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West Nile Virus was detected in Lackawanna County. The virus was also detected in Luzerne and Schuylkill Counties, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
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Schuylkill County and Philadelphia have always been connected by a meandering natural resource – through the American Revolution, the Industrial Revolution and environmental transformations. The Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area will add more miles to its river trail to preserve that shared history and contribute to Pennsylvania’s recreation revolution.
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In Lackawanna and Luzerne counties, the number of families referred to court for school absences has doubled compared to pre-pandemic data.
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Officials from the National Weather Service confirmed an F1 tornado blew through the area on Monday, May 27.
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Hazleton hopes to expand Newcomer Center to additional English-learning students in coming years.
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Schuylkill’s emergency chiefs plan to train 300 first responders at the county’s new educational facility.
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Programs for more than 1,800 children are in jeopardy.
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Wyoming County district plans to eventually save at least $700,000 per year.
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A shuttered industrial complex in Carbon County is being reborn as a hub for railroad operations that will include a new station for passenger train excursions.
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Astronomy lovers and weather forecasters weigh in on what Pennsylvanians can expect outside of the line of totality. This guide has safety tips and a list of solar eclipse watch parties in the region.