Anthracite coal

Tour of historic mine sites in Luzerne County highlights work being done by a collaboration of partners to restore the region.

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright toured the Gilberton Power Company – John B. Rich Memorial Power Station Monday in Frackville.

Hazleton Mayor Jeff Cusat said he's working with the nonprofit Underground Miners to open a mining tourist attraction in the city.

The federal government has made a definitive decision on whether to go ahead with its proposed immigration detention centers in Schuylkill and Berks counties. Congressman Dan Meuser got confirmation on Friday.

Forty names etched in marble symbolize the dangers of mining Anthracite coal — and the heroism that happened regularly deep underground. A new memorial honoring recipients of the Carnegie Medal will be dedicated Saturday in Wilkes-Barre.

For Robert “Bobby” Hughes, coal runs deep in Northeast Pennsylvania’s blood – both in the region’s identity and in its environmental impact.

President Donald Trump signed executive orders this week to reinvigorate the coal industry to provide fuel for energy-intensive technology centers.

The region's anthracite mining past will be brought to the surface with a new coal breaker at Eckley Miners’ Village. The multi-million-dollar breaker also will symbolize the once unique landscape of the region.

Events this weekend will educate, entertain and raise money for Special Olympics Pennsylvania.

Paddle down the Lackawanna River, test your knowledge at trivia night and learn about coal mining history in NEPA.