CLARKS SUMMIT — Abington Heights officials suspended a school board meeting Wednesday and called for police assistance after audience members refused to wear masks.

Facing what looks like sustained, soaring unemployment, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey proposes a federal jobs program akin to what the Works Progress Administration did for American workers during the Great

SCRANTON — Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti won a full four-year term Tuesday, easily defeating Republican challenger and first-time candidate Darwin Lee Shaw II by a more than 3-1 margin.

As President Joe Biden visits the city of his birth Wednesday for the first time as president, he will arrive at a pivotal time for him and one of Scranton's

Democrat Joe Biden came out on top in the presidential race in Lackawanna County in today's general election.

Post Malone ate a meal and posed for photos with staff and fans Thursday at Tully’s Good Times in South Abington Twp. The rapper, who arrived in a black Mercedes

Substantially behind as mail-in ballot counting resumed Wednesday, Democratic U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright took the lead by day’s end in his 8th Congressional District contest against Republican...

SCRANTON — Scranton School District teachers could have a new contract, but the chief recovery officer and solicitor stand in the way, the president of the union said Monday.

Joseph Robinette Biden Jr., the Scranton-born son of a woman whose family's local roots date to the city's early days, took the oath of office today as the 46th president

They led their teams to deep runs in the state playoffs, and their reward came this afternoon.

SCRANTON — During a campaign rally Saturday in Scranton, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate John Fetterman pilloried his Republican opponent in the Nov. 8 general election, Mehmet Oz, as a “joke”

No ticket matched all six Powerball numbers following Saturday night's drawing for a record jackpot of nearly $950 million, lottery officials said, boosting the expected payout for the next drawing

GREENFIELD TWP. — Madison Lee O’Donnell’s heritage is a life of service.

Former Old Forge School Director Frank Scavo will turn himself in to the FBI this morning to face charges for his role in the Capitol rioting on Jan. 6, his

SCRANTON — Pennsylvania made its first significant investment, $3.7 million, to restore passenger rail service between Scranton and New York City through the Poconos and New Jersey.

SCRANTON — State Rep. Marty Flynn, a former boxer, fought hard for a promotion to the state Senate.

DALLAS — Vice President Joe Biden, his wife, Jill Biden, and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bon Jovi are participating in a drive-in campaign event 3 p.m. Saturday at

MOOSIC — Less than five hours before Pennsylvania's voter registration deadline closed Monday night, Jill Biden addressed a crowd of supporters gathered in their cars at PNC Field, emphasizing the

It's been three years since Taylor native and "RuPaul's Drag Race" alum Mrs. Kasha Davis first shared the story of her ascension to drag diva in a one-woman show that

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright and U.S. Sen. Bob Casey said Monday they will support a second impeachment of President Donald Trump.

State Rep. Bridget Malloy Kosierowski will get a chance to serve her first full term in Harrisburg, according to unofficial vote totals.

Geisinger announced Friday that 100% of its staff have met the company's vaccine policy after about 150 employees were terminated this week because they did not meet the vaccination requirement.

An anonymous donor dropped off hundreds of dollars in tips with heartfelt notes at restaurants throughout Scranton on Friday.

Democrat Joe Biden came out on top in the presidential race in Lackawanna County in today's general election.

The Scranton street that honors the nation’s first president now also bears the name of its soon-to-be 46th.

SCRANTON — U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright declared victory Wednesday in his 8th Congressional District rematch with Republican challenger Jim Bognet. As in 2020, Bognet didn’t concede.

The Times Tower in downtown Scranton is shining brightly this weekend in memory of late Times-Shamrock Communications executive Harold F. "Hal" Marion Jr.

Teachers in the Scranton School District will strike next week after contract negotiations failed.

The regional railroad authority signed a deal Tuesday with Amtrak for a detailed study on bringing the nation’s passenger rail service to connect Scranton and New York City.

Reversing his long-held opposition to most abortions, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey said Tuesday he will back a bill legalizing abortion nationwide if one comes up for a vote.

Her smooth moves and slick shooting put a target on her back the day that Kayla Agentowicz pulled on a Lakeland varsity basketball jersey.

Democrat Joe Biden came out on top in the presidential race in Lackawanna County in today's general election.

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright called Thursday for a shake-up in leadership at the U.S. Postal Service, saying problems with the nation’s mail service will not improve until there is change

Attorney Mary Walsh Dempsey will be Lackawanna County’s new judge.

SCRANTON — Lackawanna County soon may no longer lack a Wawa.

As a student at DeSales University, Bryan Christopher Kohberger assisted with a research project into how emotions and psychological traits influence decision-making when committing a crime.

MILFORD — Hazleton Area's defense could only contain Ryan Obiso for so long.After being held to 38 yards rushing in the first half, the Delaware Valley senior standout broke loose

Scranton Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti endorsed Lt. Gov. John Fetterman for U.S. Senate on Wednesday, saying he gets results "for the people our government forgot and got things done."

SCRANTON — President Joe Biden returned to his native city for the first time as commander in chief Wednesday, predicting his agenda will create 2 million more jobs a year

Colin Holmes' 34-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter lifted Dunmore over Wyomissing, 23-21, in the PIAA Class AA Eastern Final this afternoon at Northern Lehigh High School.

Longtime advocates of a revived Scranton-to-New York City passenger train sounded more hopeful Friday than in years.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating at home.

An Amtrak study of the proposed Scranton-to-New York City passenger train should be complete by December, a rail system spokeswoman said.

Sen. Bob Casey and Scranton Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti blasted President Donald Trump ahead of the commander in chief's Old Forge campaign event — scorching Trump for his mishandling of

SCRANTON — Standing in front of Joe Biden’s childhood home late Tuesday night, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey reflected on the Scranton native’s upbringing before nominating him as the country’s next

Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti comfortably defeated City Controller John Murray in Tuesday's primary election, securing the Democratic nomination for mayor while clearing a hurdle in pursuit of a full...