Pittston

The total number of people joining the church in the 11-county Diocese of Scranton this year is 312, up from 207 in 2025.

The unique sounds of bagpipes are hard to miss this time of year with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations happening around the region. But the Greater Scranton Black Diamonds pipe band had to cancel appearances last year after their bus crashed traveling home from a parade in the Poconos. This year, they’re back on the streets.

Coffee Inclusive opened almost three years ago, providing training and skills to adult employees with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

St. Patrick's Day celebrations will happen all month long throughout Northeast Pennsylvania.

As of Jan. 1, Pennsylvanians can apply for PA ABLE as long as their disability started before their 46th birthday. People with disabilities around Northeast Pennsylvania share their experiences with the program and push others to advocate for themselves.

Coffee Inclusive in Pittston provides training and skills to adult employees with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Gov. Josh Shapiro touted Pennsylvania’s SNAP Emergency Relief Fund while he packed groceries in Pittston. SNAP food assistance benefits are in limbo during the government shutdown.

Gov. Josh Shapiro helped pack groceries while talking about the SNAP Emergency Relief Fund at Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank in Pittston as SNAP benefits are frozen for more than two million Pennsylvanians due to the government shutdown.

Blind Cat Beer Co. opened in late 2024 in Pittston , brewing beer with mostly Pennsylvania ingredients and a mission to create a community connection. Part of the proceeds of Blind Cat's new amber lager, Signal, will benefit WVIA.

Halloween season is in full swing! Haunted hayrides, family-friendly fun and ghostly experiences await those in search of a scary good time in Northeast Pennsylvania.