Steamtown Marathon registrations rising, NEPA running community growing

Wilkes University names next leader

The president of a college in Kentucky will become the next president of Wilkes University.

Historic steam engine draws thousands to Scranton

Union Pacific’s Big Boy 4014 locomotive arrived in Northeast Pennsylvania over the weekend, and Monday began public viewing days in Scranton for one of the most powerful steam engines ever built. Officials estimate that 30,000 people stopped by the Steamtown National Historic Site for the first day.

Big Boy 4014 arrives in Scranton for reunion exhibition

Steamtown National Historic site will host a two-day reunion of two historic Big Boy railroad engines starting this morning. The city is expecting thousands of visitors for the event.

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.