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10:35

Keystone Mission closing two centers, including...

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2025/06/26

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.

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8:10

Despite heat, Berwick teens feed community

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2025/06/25

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.

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11:36

Back Mountain gardens host tours this weekend

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2025/06/24

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.'

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13:18

Literacy lagging in Pa. schools

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2025/06/23

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.

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12:48

Scranton celebrates Juneteenth with block party

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2025/06/20

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.

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9:25

Local animal shelters struggle with record...

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2025/06/19

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.

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8:07

Family planning funding on pause, impacts NEPA...

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2025/06/18

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.

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9:04

'No Kings' rallies in NEPA, Keystone Mission to...

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2025/06/17

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.

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9:25

Pa. Republicans applaud climate rollbacks

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2025/06/16

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

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15:52

Pa. Health Secretary criticizes Medicaid cuts, church...

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2025/06/13

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.

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8:13

Age Friendly celebration gathers resources for older...

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2025/06/12

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.

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13:05

PA Republicans endorse Trump sending troops to Los...

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2025/06/11

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.

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9:53

Prison inmates care for fellow inmates with hospice...

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2025/06/10

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.

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15:21

Re-entry help, "redemption" from Union County nonprofit

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2025/06/09

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

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14:56

Gov. Shapiro sues USDA, Cartwright bows out of 2026...

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2025/06/06

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.

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10:28

Farmers market vouchers delayed, Cartwright not...

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2025/06/05

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.

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9:44

Century-old stained glass gets new life for Scranton...

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2025/06/04

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.

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12:37

PA Senators split on budget bill, Keystone College...

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2025/06/03

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.

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11:09

ICE arrests at Honesdale restaurant

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2025/06/02

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.

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10:05

PSU Wilkes-Barre to close - what does that mean for...

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2025/05/30

Penn State University is closing down regional campuses - including the one in Wilkes-Barre. We’ll take a deeper look at what that means for students in Northeast Pennsylvania.

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