Pottsville

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.

Events this weekend will educate, entertain and raise money for Special Olympics Pennsylvania.

Paddle down the Lackawanna River, test your knowledge at trivia night and learn about coal mining history in NEPA.

Independent shop owners around Northeast Pennsylvania who offer unique or niche goods and services look to welcome shoppers on day aimed at promoting America's small businesses.

Honey Brook Farm owners won $100,000 from Ignite Schuylkill to open Pottsville store that will sell produce, meat and dairy from around the region.

Northeastern Pennsylvania received a new designation this month. The Scranton-Wilkes-Barre-Hazleton region was recognized as a top location across the U.S. for economic development projects in 2023. With 26 completed projects last year, the area placed ninth on the list compiled by Site Selection Magazine. It’s part of the Tier 2 Metro category for areas with populations between 200,000 and one million people. The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton area of the Lehigh Valley tops the Tier 2 category, with 50 economic development projects, for the Site Selection awards. Pottsville, Schuylkill County, ranked number 4 in “Micropolitan” areas across the country. The list includes cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. The magazine’s Governor’s Cup Awards are awarded each each year.