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Scranton’s mayoral candidates offered contrasting views of the city during a debate at the University of Scranton Thursday night. And, SNAP food assistance payments have been frozen as the federal government shutdown continues.

October 16, 2025 - The state’s overdue budget is impacting area schools. Property taxes stay the same in a new budget proposal from Lackawanna County’s commissioners. And, schools see results from cell phone bans.

The 38-year-old man accused of firebombing the residence of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro in April has pleaded guilty.

If you've been paying a little more for your morning coffee, coffee shops around Northeast and Central Pennsylvania say tariffs are the reason why. The cost of goods from producers in Brazil, Vietnam and Columbia has increased up to 50%.

James Franklin is out at Penn State. The school fired the longtime football coach Sunday, less than 24 hours after a 22-21 home loss to Northwestern. Meanwhile, more than half of Penn State’s staff say they don’t have confidence in senior leadership.

The Wyoming Valley Challenger team played at the Little League World Series in August, and on Wednesday, state leaders recognized the team in Harrisburg.

The state department that oversees elections says to blame Luzerne County for 31 voters getting two mail-in ballots for the upcoming election. And as the state budget impasse passes the 100-day mark, Pa. Gov. Shapiro lashes out at the state senate.

The state system that tracks voter registrations mistakenly produced two mail-in ballots for 31 Luzerne County voters, but the extras were immediately cancelled, the county announced Tuesday.

Early October is the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, a Christian saint known for his love of nature and animals. Some churches invite pets to Mass to honor him. And, Lackawanna County Commissioners say they don't expect a dramatic tax hike next year.

Arts for Life provides free art and writing classes from professional artists for caregivers and care recipients. The program uses creativity to promote acceptance of diagnoses and strengthen relationships between loved ones.

Pennsylvania’s 9th Congressional District has twice as many Republicans as Democrats, but that isn’t discouraging a bunch of Democrats from trying to challenge off four-term Republican congressman Dan Meuser next year.

A football player from Williamsport could make history this season. If Tom Cillo plays in a game for Lycoming College, he’ll be one of the oldest players to ever see playtime at the collegiate level.

President Donald Trump said last week that taking acetaminophen- or, brand-name Tylenol- during pregnancy can increase a child’s chances of having autism. Local advocates and medical professionals disagree and say the statement causes harm to the community.

A 26-year-old man with a history of mental health troubles shot his parents and killed a public safety officer in a gated Northeast Pennsylvania residential community on Sunday, state troopers say.

A state appeals court ruled Friday that a special election to replace ex-Lackawanna County Commissioner Matt McGloin can go on as planned Nov. 4. McGloin resigned seven months ago and the county is still trying to replace him.

Democrats say Pennsylvania’s richest man is trying to buy the outcome of the state’s Supreme Court retention race this year. And get the details on WVIA's Building the Future Open House with Haley's Happy Hour.

A judge has added Pennsylvania to a lawsuit over the Trump administration’s demand for personal information about food-stamp recipients. And in Scranton, the NEPA Youth Shelter's new teen center takes shape.

Earth Conservancy is seeking artists to design the cover of a packet of native plant seeds. The pouches will replace other promotional items, like pens, that the nonprofit typically gives out at conferences and educational events.

Luzerne County Head Start celebrated fathers, father figures, and more at the Million Fathers March. And, Pennsylvania has not complied with a Trump administration demand for personal information on food-stamp recipients.

College pantries aim to break stigma surrounding food insecurity, Pa. GOP endorses Stacy Garrity for governor, and tracking fall foliage in Pa.

The Trump administration gave Pennsylvania a deadline of today to share personal data on food-stamp recipients or lose millions of dollars for food assistance.

Pennsylvania State police commissioner Colonel Christopher Paris said 5 officers were shot while responding to a “domestic-related” situation in York County Wednesday night. A suspect is also dead. And, a local filmmaker remembers Robert Redford.

Another week, another another court appeal in the unresolved search for a replacement for ex-Lackawanna County Commissioner Matt McGloin. The Lackawanna County Democratic Party wants a state appeals court to block a special election to replace McGloin.

The White House is touting a $50 billion program for rural healthcare - but how much of that money will Pennsylvania see? And, get some reading recommendations in the latest Bookmarks.

A student at Wyoming Seminary school in Kingston wants to make a difference in his native country of Ukraine.