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Latest Stories from the WVIA News Team
SCHOOL REPORT CARD: Literacy in focus as schools try to catch up, change reading instruction
Nearly all school districts in Pennsylvania have seen drops in English language arts proficiency since the COVID-19 pandemic. Under a new state mandate, schools are changing the way they teach students how to read.
Group sets June 27 town hall meeting on Midvalley cancer concerns in Lackawanna County
A community group will host a town hall meeting this weekend in Throop to provide updates about ongoing chemical exposure concerns around a former manufacturing plant in Olyphant.
Meuser: DHS drops plans for immigration centers in Schuylkill, Berks counties
U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser said Friday his office learned directly from the Department of Homeland Security that the department won't open immigration detention centers in Schuylkill and Berks counties.
New monument in Wilkes-Barre honors miners' heroism; public invited to dedication
Forty names etched in marble symbolize the dangers of mining Anthracite coal — and the heroism that happened regularly deep underground. A new memorial honoring recipients of the Carnegie Medal will be dedicated Saturday in Wilkes-Barre.
Bucknell University researcher: Crowd size can influence World Cup game outcomes
Bob and Roger are in the WVIA podcast studio talking about research from Bucknell University professor Chris Magee on crowd size and defensive tactics in soccer, and how those factors can determine World Cup game outcomes.
Lackawanna County Democratic Party sharply divided over process of electing new officers, legal fight possible
Lackawanna County Democratic Party faction plans to legally challenge outgoing county party chairman Chris Patrick's decision to declare 76 newly elected committee members ineligible to serve.
Chermak steps down from airport board amid search for new executive director
Lackawanna County Commissioner Chris Chermak told Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport board members he will step down temporarily amid the executive director search. He later confirmed he's a candidate for the job.
Luzerne County native treks from Georgia to Maine, hits halfway point and home
Hunter Lacomis is more than halfway done thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail.
Marywood University President Lori reflects on meeting with Pope Leo XIV, shared AI concerns
Lisa Lori was among delegates of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities who attended a special audience with Pope Leo earlier this month while visiting Rome for ACCU’s 2026 Rome Seminar.
From peace talks to Pennsylvania: Trump shifts focus to economy in Allentown-area appearance
Trump’s trip to Lower Macungie Twp., in the Allentown suburbs, came as he works to put the Iran war — and the higher gasoline prices it caused — in the rearview mirror as the midterm elections loom.