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School counselor and political campaign veteran Larissa Cleary Valonis was elected chairperson of the Lackawanna County Democratic Party on Tuesday. She is believed to be the first woman elected to the post.
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Tenants in West Philly are feeling frustrated and anxious as they wait to learn whether their longtime homes will stay affordable. As WHYY's Aaron Moselle reports, the city is weighing plans to preserve nearly a thousand subsidized rentals in the area.
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Students in the University of Scranton’s speech-language pathology master's program helped with inclusive cooking classes at Coffee Inclusive this summer as part of their clinical work. -
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer is drawing praise and criticism for his veto of funding to expand the state's Legislative Hall. From the Delaware Desk, WHYY's Sarah Mueller has more.
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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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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. -
The Luzerne County Board of Elections will hold a public hearing next week to rule on signature challenges on a petition to repeal the county’s non-discrimination ordinance. -
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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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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Democratic congressional candidate Paige Cognetti, Scranton's mayor, proposed eight major reforms that she wants Congress to adopt if she's elected. -
A 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 referendum. -
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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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.
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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