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Scranton officials want utility to 'prioritize' water main repair
3w ago00:09:22Tap to summarizeScranton officials want Pennsylvania American Water to prioritize fixing a water main that broke twice in 10 days. Downtown businesses and government buildings had to close and residents were without water. In the meantime, the city will look for some sort of funding to help cover costs.
Transcribe →Lake Wallenpaupack marks 100 years
3w ago00:08:27Tap to summarizeA century ago, the Pennsylvania Power and Light Company of Allentown – now PPL – dammed the Wallenpaupack River to provide hydroelectric power for the region. The project created Lake Wallenpaupack and generated not only electricity but also a $72 billion per year outdoor economy for the Poconos.
Transcribe →Downtown Scranton hit with second water main break in less than two weeks
3w ago00:12:03Tap to summarizeA second downtown Scranton water main break in less than two weeks again closed businesses and government buildings and forced residents to boil their water or find clean water elsewhere.
Transcribe →Wyalusing Area Teachers in the Park, a Lackawanna County man threatened the president and state grants for farmers
3w ago00:09:43Tap to summarizeIt's Monday, July 27. Today on Up to Date: state grants for farmers, summer program for students, Lackawanna County crime and Community Connections.
Transcribe →Little League tournaments bring economic boom and national attention to Luzerne County
3w ago00:15:32Tap to summarizeThe East Region Junior Little League Softball Championship started Thursday in Nanticoke. The Pennsylvania State Major Baseball Tournament starts Monday in Jenkins Twp.
Transcribe →Cancer respite center to open in the Poconos in fall 2027
4w ago00:08:39Tap to summarizeFor Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation and Wooldloch Resort have teamed up on a cancer respite center set to open on Woodloch's Pike County property in the fall of 2027.
Transcribe →Wyoming Seminary makes cuts to staff amid budget shortfall and increasing costs
4w ago00:13:10Tap to summarizeAmid increased operating costs and declining enrollment, Wyoming Seminary eliminated the jobs of 22 employees while making plans for financial stability moving forward.
Transcribe →Pennsylvania State Rep. will turn breast cancer diagnosis into legislative action in Harrisburg
4w ago00:13:41Tap to summarizeState rep. shares hopeful cancer outlook, Pennsylvania American Water rate hike is approved and beach read recommendations.
Transcribe →Amid national outbreak, Pa. reports 28 cases of parasitic infection
Jul 1700:11:23Tap to summarizePennsylvania is one of more than 30 states that have reported cases of a parasitic infection that causes diarrhea. The state's Department of Health recorded 28 cases of cyclosporiasis so far this year. Two of those are in Northeast Pennsylvania.
Transcribe →Non-discrimination ordinance caught in referendum battle in Luzerne County
Jul 1600:10:56Tap to summarizeA non-discrimination ordinance passed by Luzerne County Council in June is caught in a battle to either repeal it or put it up for a county-wide vote on whether or not to keep it. While county residents and officials trade petitions, lawsuits and challenges, the fate of the law is uncertain.
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