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Through wars, the Great Depression, recessions and political turmoil the faithful have turned to Good St. Ann to hear their prayers. Every July for the past century, they have attended daily Mass over nine days at St. Ann’s Basilica and Monastery in West Scranton. They sit in cars outside and pews inside the grand cathedral. On the last day of the Novena, St. Ann’s Feast Day, some walk miles in the very early morning hours to attend church – a tradition that began as far back as 1926.
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Office of Inspector General finds Bill Barr urged U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pa. to release misleading statement about investigation into discarded ballots.
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White Haven started with a log cabin in 1824. Now, the borough will toast its 200th anniversary with a street festival this weekend.
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Book critic Maureen Corrigan, longtime contributor to NPR's Fresh Air, recorded a podcast live on the campus of Wilkes University last month. The episode of a podcast called The Beautiful and Banned is set to be released shortly.
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George Brown cites 'significant health and welfare issues,' frequent calls to first responders as a result of encampments
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Severe thunderstorm warning also issued for region until at least 6:30 p.m.
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Johnson College will hold a transfer day at its Scranton and Hazleton campuses on July 31. The event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. is for current college students who are interested in changing the direction of their education and ultimately their career path.
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West Nile Virus was detected in Lackawanna County. The virus was also detected in Luzerne and Schuylkill Counties, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
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About 170 residents crammed into Lehman Township’s municipal hall and parking lot to debate the region’s newest solar project.
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Over 170 residents crowded into Lehman Township’s municipal hall and the parking lot for a hearing on the township’s first solar project.