Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce

Democratic challenger Rachel Wallace met Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser Tuesday night for the only scheduled debate between the two Pennsylvania 9th Congressional District candidates at Penn State Schuylkill in Schuylkill Haven.

We're off to defend a castle with the Dungeons and Dragons club at a Luzerne County school - the club is one way educators there are trying to increase school attendance.

Congressman Dan Meuser explained his support for proposed cuts to Medicaid during a Tuesday luncheon with Schuylkill County business leaders.

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.