Mother’s Day is especially joyous for Patti Miletta and her daughter, Sarah Miletta. The Jefferson Twp. mother and daughter are able to celebrate because each received a heart transplant to treat a genetic condition that defined their lives. Read moreMother and daughter, both transplant recipients, able to celebrate Mother's Day 💬
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Scranton can legally proceed with demolition of the unique yet long-vacant “castle house” in Green Ridge, but officials are holding off as a r… Read moreScranton can legally demolish 'castle house;' officials hope for sale 💬
Scranton School Board directors took steps to keep the district’s debt in check in alignment with the district’s financial recovery plan. Read moreScranton School District refunds $13.5 million in bonds 💬
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Check out our day in images to see the photos our photographers captured throughout Northeast Pennsylvania. Read morePhotos of the day: May 11, 2024 💬
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Keith Eckel couldn’t envision a better purpose for his grandfather’s farm in Newton Twp. than as the new home for Marley’s Mission, a nonprofi… Read moreNewton Twp. farmer to receive distinguished citizen award 💬
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