The iconic Planters NUTmobile rolled to Wilkes-Barre for the weekend. It’s making several stops throughout the city where Planters was founded 120 years ago.
Latest Stories
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A mural created by pop artist Keith Haring could become a Philadelphia landmark. WHYY's Aaron Moselle reports.
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Delaware lawmakers have approved the first leg of a constitutional amendment that would enshrine same-sex marriage protections into the state's constitution. From the Delaware desk, Sarah Mueller, WHYY News.
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A group of Pennsylvania residents is working to revive the colonial practice of growing flax one square yard at a time. Colonists grew the plant to make linen – which they used to make their clothing. From WHYY News' Climate Desk, Susan Phillips reports on attempts to revive the sustainable fabric.
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It's been one year since a home gas explosion in Nicetown left one person dead, two injured and destroyed several homes. WHYY News' Zoe Read reports the state determined the explosion was not caused by utility Philadelphia Gas Works.
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Farmers markets bring fresh produce and meat, homemade baked goods and locally-grown flowers directly to consumers. Several opened for the season across the region, including in Downtown Pittston.
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Former Pennsylvania State Senator Shirley Kitchen, who died over the weekend, is being remembered as a tireless advocate for North Philadelphia. WHYY's Carmen Russell-Sluchansky reports that her influence shaped this generation of Philly leaders.
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Lackawanna College, based in Scranton, announced on Wednesday that it has received final approval from the U.S. Department of Education for its merger with Peirce College, an online school based in Philadelphia.
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Hundreds of police officers joined family and friends of Trooper Michael Pahira Jr. to mourn his death Wednesday from a horrific traffic accident on I-81 last week.
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With a unanimous vote, Kingston Borough adopted the third revision of a 2023 zoning law that the Department of Justice found violated provisions for religious land use.
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Visitor's to the President's House Site in Philly over the 4th of July weekend found the exhibit only half-restored. It tells the stories of George Washington's 9 slaves the first president had while living in Philadelphia when it was the US capital. It's at the center of a court battle over the efforts of the Trump administration to replace it. WHYY's Carmen Russell-Sluchansky reports how activists are trying to make sure their stories are still told.
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The sixth zoning hearing for the Wildcat Ridge Data Center drew hundreds to the Valley View High School auditorium. Testimony focused on the health impact of diesel-fueled backup generators.
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Shawn Adams, 56, was transported to an area hospital for evaluation and treatment, Luzerne County District Attorney Sanguedolce and Wilkes-Barre Police Chief Michael Boyle said in a statement released Tuesday.
News Briefs
- Replacement SNAP benefits available for those impacted by last weekend’s extreme weather
- Wilkes-Barre fireworks display will not be rescheduled
- Preparations begin next week in Wilkes-Barre for America250PA concert series
- Ex-Tamaqua cop gets 27-plus years in prison for producing child pornography and an animal crush video
- Former Crestwood administrator Foster died in Susquehanna County murder-suicide, police say
- Penn State Master Gardeners to host Spring into Gardening event
- Autopsy scheduled for body found off Route 315 in Plains Twp.
- Home heat assistance program extended
- Lackawanna County, Scranton issue Code Blue Frigid Weather Alert
- State funding announced for Horton Street improvement projects in Wilkes-Barre
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