Pike County

Spongy moths are invasive insects that are devastating trees in North America, including in Pennsylvania. Pike County has funding available to help property owners spray.

Amy George Feldman will serve as the organization’s next president and CEO, effective March 24.

Exeter-based organization provides its clients with the resources to maintain independence as they navigate life with low vision.

Scranton and Wilkes-Barre will host St. Patrick's Day parades this weekend, and two celebrations will be held in the Poconos later this month.

Two state Public Utililty Commission administrative law judges will hear testimony at hearings March 18 and 19.

The state Public Utility Commission approved higher rates that will cost average customers in 13 counties 9 percent to 42 percent more a month.

District Attorney Mark Powell will fill a Lackawanna County common pleas court judge vacancy while attorney Brian McDonald will fill a vacancy on the common pleas court that serves Columbia and Montour counties. The Senate also confirmed Brian Vennie as the new Pike County sheriff.

Grey Towers Heritage Association will host a lunch and learn with artists, Schuylkill County will celebrate Groundhog Day with the area's very own weather prognosticator, and hockey teams will battle at Wally Ice Fest.

Residents in 11 counties across the region will see higher property taxes in 2025 as health insurance costs rise amid dwindling pandemic-era funds.

Most kids are at the start of a two-week holiday break and won’t step foot in a classroom until 2025. Don’t let them get cabin fever — check out some of the many seasonal events and activities around the region.