Wilkes-Barre

PennDOT will host separate meetings this week on two upcoming bridge projects in Wilkes-Barre. The agency is planning major work on the Market Street Bridge, and replacing the Blackman Street bridge over a rail line in the city.

The annual parade was held from Kingston to Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Nov. 9.

Democrats rode to victory in the race for Luzerne County Council Tuesday night, reclaiming the body's majority, while voters handed the county controller's office to another member of their party and rejected proposed changes to the county's home rule charter.

More than 2 million Pennsylvanians will not receive their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits in November due to the government shutdown. The USDA notified states earlier this month that it would not be able to fully fund SNAP. Residents and the region’s food pantries are feeling the squeeze.

The Little Theater of Wilkes-Barre performs the campy, horror-comedy musical, "Rocky Horror Show," over Halloween weekend.

Domestic Violence Service Center, Inc. provides emergency shelter and resources for survivors of domestic violence from Luzerne and Carbon Counties.

October 27, 2025- Tenor and CHS signed a purchase agreement for three NEPA hospitals. The United Nations Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania celebrates the United Nations’ founding anniversary. Pennsylvania’s health insurance marketplace leader sounds the alarm on the potential expiration of health care subsidies. And, readers recommend horror books ahead of Halloween.

Commonwealth Health System and Tenor Health Foundation on Friday signed a purchase agreement for the sale of Commonwealth's three NEPA hospitals. The deal is expected to close by the end of the year, subject to funding and regulatory review.

It looks like the upcoming special election for Lackawanna County commissioner will decide who permanently replaces former commissioner Matt McGloin. A court ruling Monday says former county employee Brenda Sacco can temporarily replace McGloin.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Wilkes-Barre Area’s cheer and football teams came together to fight for a cure, raising $1,795 for the Cancer Wellness Center of NEPA.