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A Purple Heart recipient shares his story of survival and hope with more than 100 high school students at Lycoming College. And, learn more about the Delaware Highlands Conservancy in this week’s Community Connection.

The Wilkes-Barre City Fire Department encouraged members to get screened for cancer during a three day clinic. And a Scranton roller derby skater is in Innsbruck, Austria this week, competing in the Roller Derby World Cup.

The U.S. Senate passed President Trump’s "big, beautiful" spending bill yesterday, and now it heads back to Congress. We’ll hear from some Pennsylvania lawmakers about what that means.

As the U.S. Senate tries to pass its version of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," rural health leaders in Wayne County are concerned by potential cuts to Medicaid.

June 30, 2025 - Today is the deadline for the state budget, but lawmakers are not close to a deal. Lisa Mazzarella will bring us some insight into the Danville Area Community Center. And, Bradford County Library has a new director after a tumultuous few years.

Division II collegiate athletics will soon be played in the City of Scranton. And, it's time to make some weekend plans with Haley's Happy Hour.

Keystone Mission is closing two centers for homelessness and poverty in the region. The Wilkes-Barre Innovation Center includes an overnight shelter - it will close to guests in July.

This week's heat wave couldn't stop a group of teens in Berwick from feeding their neighbors with a summer food drive. And the field of Republican candidates for governor is taking shape ahead of next year's election.

Gardening season is in full swing, and some of the Back Mountain’s best gardens will be on display this weekend. And Lackawanna County's wastewater treatment plant is taking a proactive approach to 'forever chemicals.'

Only about one third of 4th graders in Pennsylvania are proficient in reading. That’s according to the latest federal numbers. And, get some reading recommendations for your next beach trip with this week's Bookmarks.

Glynis Johns, CEO of the Black Scranton Project, hopes the organization's annual Juneteenth Jubilee can become one of Scranton's "big three" events. Plus, make some more weekend plans with Haley's Happy Hour.

Today, local shelters in Northeast Pennsylvania say they can't keep up with surrenders, animal cruelty, medical cases and strays. And meet a father-daughter coroner duo serving Lycoming County.

The Trump administration's scrutiny of federal funding keeps hitting home. A freeze on federal funding for a reproductive health program has left Maternal and Family Health Services struggling to continue serving Pennsylvania.

Thousands of protestors across the region shared a sentiment over the weekend - "No Kings." Hear more from a local protest in Wilkes-Barre. And, Keystone Mission will close two centers in NEPA, including an overnight shelter for people experiencing homelessness in Wilkes-Barre.

U.S. Reps. Rob Bresnahan and Dan Meuser are among those applauding a Trump administration plan to roll back Biden-era climate rules.

Today, we’ll catch up with WVIA Bilingual reporter Robert Collado on the closing of a South Scranton church. And Pennsylvania's Health Secretary criticizes potential cuts to Medicaid.

The Age-Friendly Lackawanna Celebration at Nay Aug Park gathered resources and support for older adults. And we'll hear from a student impacted by the "pause" on Job Corps operations.

The country is watching as protests continue in Los Angeles and other cities. Republicans, including at least two representing our region, express their support for President Trump’s decision to send soldiers to LA.And a new facility is open at Tobyhanna Army Depot - the Monroe County facility now makes microelectronics.

Today, inmates care for other inmates at the end of their lives at SCI Waymart. And in Scranton, a new garden appeals to more senses than sight.

A year-old nonprofit in Union County offers re-entry and recovery services. And, find some reading recommendations for Pride Month.

Gov. Josh Shapiro has sued the USDA over the termination of a three-year, $13 million dollar food assistance contract. But that's only one issue taxing Pennsylvania's food assistance programs. And, former Congressman Matt Cartwright explains his decision not to run again in 2026.

Fewer people may be able to get produce at farmers markets this summer. There are fewer farmers market vouchers available and their distribution is delayed. And, former U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright will not run for Congress again next year.

Parts of Scranton’s history are in pieces at a studio in Luzerne County while a stained glass artist restores the century-old windows of Scranton City Hall.

Pennsylvania's senators are split on support of President Donald Trump's federal budget bill. And a Washington D.C. nonprofit officially takes the reins of struggling Keystone College.

ICE arrested three employees of a Honesdale restaurant late last week. And a ketamine clinic in Luzerne County hopes to reduce stigma around medical use of the drug.