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What to expect as Big Boy steams toward NEPA

The world's largest operating steam locomotive is scheduled to arrive in Northeastern Pennsylvania this weekend. The Big Boy is expected to bring crowds and a boost for the local economy.

Steamtown Marathon registrations rising, NEPA running community growing

Local training programs help runners accomplish their goals, big and small. As runners begin training for the Steamtown Marathon in October, they share why they love the sport amid a rise in registrations for the race.

ICE detainee who spoke out about conditions punished, transferred

An ICE detainee says he was put in solitary confinement and transferred out of state in retaliation for speaking out about conditions. The alleged retaliation came after a protest at Pennsylvania’s Moshannon Valley Processing Center, ICE’s largest immigrant detention facility in the northeast United States.

Arc program helps adults with disabilities shine on stage

The Arc Angels program will present “Not Just Another Mermaid Tale,” which is based loosely on “The Little Mermaid,” on Thursday, June 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lackawanna College theater.

Bresnahan promises to fight 'shortsighted' Medicaid rules

U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan said Friday he plans to fight proposed federal Medicaid rules that advocates say may jeopardize treatment for cancer, HIV and other serious illnesses.