Child care

U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan and Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti, the 8th Congressional District candidates, answered questions about issues during a forum Friday at the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in Scranton.

Advocates say child care in Schuylkill County — and statewide — is in crisis, with centers closing, underpaid teachers leaving and waiting lists growing. Gov. Josh Shapiro visited a center in Pottsville this week, promoting a program he hopes will make a difference.