Marty Flynn

Today, the state health secretary discusses measles vaccinations as an outbreak continues across the state. And two candidates for a state senate seat met for a forum last night - we’ll have more on the issues they discussed.

State Sen. Marty Flynn, a Democrat, and Sharon Soltis Sparano, a Republican, spoke at a candidate forum Wednesday at Wilkes University. Both want to represent the 22nd Senate District.

Lackawanna County Democratic Party faction plans to legally challenge outgoing county party chairman Chris Patrick's decision to declare 76 newly elected committee members ineligible to serve.

Sen. Lisa Baker easily defeated challenger Tyler Meyers to win the 20th Senate District Republican nomination and Sen. Marty Flynn did the same to Jeffrey Lake to win the 22nd Senate District Democratic nomination in Tuesday's primary.

Sen. Lisa Baker easily defeated challenger Tyler Meyers to win the 20th Senate District Republican nomination and Sen. Marty Flynn did the same to Jeffrey Lake to win the 22nd Senate District Democratic nomination. Both will face contests in November.

Few hotly contested races make for low voter turnout as Democrats and Republicans choose candidates for a November midterm election that will have a lot more competitive races.

State senators Lisa Baker and Marty Flynn and state Rep. Jamie Walsh face challenges from candidates within their parties as Democrats and Republicans choose nominees for November election.

Lessons in mixed martial arts in the Scranton School District offered more than takedowns and chokeholds this school year. Created in response to gang violence, the program builds confidence, gives children role models and helps foster a sense of belonging.

Incumbent State Sen. Marty Flynn and his Democratic challenger Jeffrey Lake debated at the University of Scranton.

March Madness is a time-honored ritual for millions of Americans who love to watch college basketball and bet on the hotly competitive tournament games. It also can be a difficult time for people suffering from gambling addiction.