Mine cleanup legislation introduced

State downgrades Wayne County child protection agency's license

The state Department of Human Services downgraded the Wayne County Children & Youth Services agency's license after finding many record-keeping deficiencies including some related to a child's death. And learn more about a street medicine mobile clinic in Scranton.

Health officials urge prevention during tick spike

For most of the country, weekly emergency visits for tick bites are at the highest rates for this time of year since 2017, according to the CDC.That’s also true for Pennsylvania.

Gov. candidate Garritty calls for 'pause' on data center development

Stacy Garrity – the republican candidate for governor – reiterated her call for a pause on data center development while in Wilkes-Barre Twp. on Monday. Garrity, who is currently the state treasurer, hosted a roundtable discussion on the industry with local elected and appointed officials.

Street medicine clinic serves Scranton patients

The Wright Center started a mobile street medicine clinic in January. The Driving Better Health van meets patients where they are on Monday and Friday mornings.

Mine cleanup legislation introduced

Pittsburgh-area congressional representatives Summer Lee and Chris Deluzio say mine operators must do more to help communities dig out of problems left behind when mines close.