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John 'Stanky' Stankovic, the Nanticoke-born polka musician whose band performed all over the United States and around the world, died early Christmas Day. He was 89.
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Remembering Stanky: Looking back on the career of Nanticoke-born polka legend John Stankovic
John 'Stanky' Stankovic, the Nanticoke-born polka musician whose band performed all over the United States and around the world, died early Christmas Day. He was 89.
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December 28, 2025 at 3:41 AM
John 'Stanky' Stankovic, the Nanticoke-born polka musician whose band performed all over the United States and around the world, died early Christmas Day. He was 89.
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Former Rep. Susan Wild, D-Lehigh, submitted 15 projects for federal financing. She blames Republican successor Ryan Mackenzie for their elimination, something he refutes.
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‘We thought the money was coming’: Budget fight cost Pennsylvania millions in federal infrastructure funding
Former Rep. Susan Wild, D-Lehigh, submitted 15 projects for federal financing. She blames Republican successor Ryan Mackenzie for their elimination, something he refutes.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Former Rep. Susan Wild, D-Lehigh, submitted 15 projects for federal financing. She blames Republican successor Ryan Mackenzie for their elimination, something he refutes.
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Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials on Thursday reopened one major bridge project in Lackawanna County to traffic, and said another could be open tomorrow.
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UPDATED: PennDOT says I-84 'twin bridges' are reopened, Green Ridge Street bridge to come
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials on Thursday reopened one major bridge project in Lackawanna County to traffic, and said another could be open tomorrow.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials on Thursday reopened one major bridge project in Lackawanna County to traffic, and said another could be open tomorrow.
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Vice President JD Vance was in Lehigh County yesterday talking about the economy. And a new program helps drivers with autism interact safely with police.
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UP TO DATE: VP Vance touts economic outlook in Lehigh Valley visit
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December 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Vice President JD Vance was in Lehigh County yesterday talking about the economy. And a new program helps drivers with autism interact safely with police.
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Four Republicans, including U.S. Reps. Ryan Mackenzie and Rob Bresnahan, broke from their party and signed Democrats' petition to force a vote on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies.
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Bresnahan, Mackenzie break with party leadership, sign Democrat petition to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies
Four Republicans, including U.S. Reps. Ryan Mackenzie and Rob Bresnahan, broke from their party and signed Democrats' petition to force a vote on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies.
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December 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Four Republicans, including U.S. Reps. Ryan Mackenzie and Rob Bresnahan, broke from their party and signed Democrats' petition to force a vote on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies.
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Four Republicans, including U.S. Reps. Ryan Mackenzie and Rob Bresnahan, broke from their party and signed Democrats' petition to force a vote on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies.
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December 17, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Four Republicans, including U.S. Reps. Ryan Mackenzie and Rob Bresnahan, broke from their party and signed Democrats' petition to force a vote on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies.
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U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan signed a petition last week to force a House vote on a bill that would ban congressional stock trading and require members to sell off their stocks.
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After months of refusing to stop trading stocks, Bresnahan backs congressional stock trading ban
U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan signed a petition last week to force a House vote on a bill that would ban congressional stock trading and require members to sell off their stocks.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:32 PM
U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan signed a petition last week to force a House vote on a bill that would ban congressional stock trading and require members to sell off their stocks.
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Doylestown developer 1778 Rich Pike LLC says the Clifton Twp. zoning hearing board erred when backing up its zoning ordinance.
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Data center developer files appeal against Clifton Twp. Zoning Board in Lackawanna County Court
Doylestown developer 1778 Rich Pike LLC says the Clifton Twp. zoning hearing board erred when backing up its zoning ordinance.
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December 17, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Doylestown developer 1778 Rich Pike LLC says the Clifton Twp. zoning hearing board erred when backing up its zoning ordinance.
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Dylan Smith of Taylor was shot Friday in Scranton. One juvenile faces charges.
Teenager's death under investigation by Scranton Police
Dylan Smith of Taylor was shot Friday in Scranton. One juvenile faces charges.
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December 15, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Dylan Smith of Taylor was shot Friday in Scranton. One juvenile faces charges.
A lawsuit filed by the widow of a Lowe's employee killed by a fellow employee charges the company had plenty of warning signs about the shooter's hate for the victim.
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Lawsuit: Lowe's could have prevented June worker shooting death at Scranton store
A lawsuit filed by the widow of a Lowe's employee killed by a fellow employee charges the company had plenty of warning signs about the shooter's hate for the victim.
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December 15, 2025 at 10:32 PM
A lawsuit filed by the widow of a Lowe's employee killed by a fellow employee charges the company had plenty of warning signs about the shooter's hate for the victim.
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On this week's News Voices, WVIA's Roger DuPuis and Sarah Hofius Hall talk about proposed bipartisan legislation that would require Pennsylvania schools to adopt policies restricting student cell phone use during the school day.
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NEWS VOICES: School cell phone bill advances in Pa. Senate
On this week's News Voices, WVIA's Roger DuPuis and Sarah Hofius Hall talk about proposed bipartisan legislation that would require Pennsylvania schools to adopt policies restricting student cell…
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December 15, 2025 at 1:05 PM
On this week's News Voices, WVIA's Roger DuPuis and Sarah Hofius Hall talk about proposed bipartisan legislation that would require Pennsylvania schools to adopt policies restricting student cell phone use during the school day.
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Managing a full December calendar can quickly take you from festive to frazzled. Psychotherapist Niro Feliciano shares advice on reducing stress and increasing joy this season.
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If the holidays are stressing you out, remember: everything is optional
Managing a full December calendar can quickly take you from festive to frazzled. Psychotherapist Niro Feliciano shares advice on reducing stress and increasing joy this season.
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December 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Managing a full December calendar can quickly take you from festive to frazzled. Psychotherapist Niro Feliciano shares advice on reducing stress and increasing joy this season.
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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, or UPMC, started a rural residency program two years ago. The program trains doctors at its Wellsboro and Cole locations in Northcentral Pennsylvania to bolster the rural doctor workforce.
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UPMC rural residency program trains doctors in Wellsboro to bolster rural doctor workforce
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, or UPMC, started a rural residency program two years ago. The program trains doctors at its Wellsboro and Cole locations in Northcentral Pennsylvania to…
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December 14, 2025 at 11:25 AM
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, or UPMC, started a rural residency program two years ago. The program trains doctors at its Wellsboro and Cole locations in Northcentral Pennsylvania to bolster the rural doctor workforce.
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Starting Sunday night, Jews across the region will light the first candle on their menorahs to welcome the Festival of Lights. There also will be a range of Hanukkah-themed activities around the region, starting today.
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Celebrating Hanukkah in NEPA: Area rabbis share holiday's story, plan community events
Starting Sunday night, Jews across the region will light the first candle on their menorahs to welcome the Festival of Lights. There also will be a range of Hanukkah-themed activities around the…
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December 13, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Starting Sunday night, Jews across the region will light the first candle on their menorahs to welcome the Festival of Lights. There also will be a range of Hanukkah-themed activities around the region, starting today.
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#ICYMI Speaking for 96 minutes at Mount Airy Casino Resort in Paradise Twp., Monroe County, President Donald Trump said the nation's economy is better off since he took office.
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Trump touts economic progress during lengthy speech at Mount Airy Casino Resort
Speaking for 96 minutes at Mount Airy Casino Resort in Paradise Twp., Monroe County, President Donald Trump said the nation's economy is better off since he took office.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:27 PM
#ICYMI Speaking for 96 minutes at Mount Airy Casino Resort in Paradise Twp., Monroe County, President Donald Trump said the nation's economy is better off since he took office.
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Police have charged Michael Willie Marquis Woods with stabbing three women, killing two and critically injuring the other. Lackawanna County District Brian Gallagher has called the attack 'pure evil.'
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Authorities release names of Scranton machete attack victims
Police have charged Michael Willie Marquis Woods with stabbing three women, killing two and critically injuring the other. Lackawanna County District Brian Gallagher has called the attack 'pure evil.'
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December 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Police have charged Michael Willie Marquis Woods with stabbing three women, killing two and critically injuring the other. Lackawanna County District Brian Gallagher has called the attack 'pure evil.'
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Grab your hats, gloves and jackets and prepare to celebrate the holidays in the Poconos with this year’s Hawley Winterfest.
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EVENTFUL: Downtown Hawley rings in holiday cheer with Winterfest this weekend
Grab your hats, gloves and jackets and prepare to celebrate the holidays in the Poconos with this year’s Hawley Winterfest.
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December 11, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Grab your hats, gloves and jackets and prepare to celebrate the holidays in the Poconos with this year’s Hawley Winterfest.
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Pennsylvania classrooms are one step closer to becoming cell phone-free. The Senate Education Committee this week advanced bipartisan legislation that would require schools to adopt policies restricting student cell phone use during the school day.
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Bill limiting cell phone use in schools advances to Pa. Senate
Pennsylvania classrooms are one step closer to becoming cell phone-free. The Senate Education Committee this week advanced bipartisan legislation that would require schools to adopt policies…
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December 11, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Pennsylvania classrooms are one step closer to becoming cell phone-free. The Senate Education Committee this week advanced bipartisan legislation that would require schools to adopt policies restricting student cell phone use during the school day.
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In his 90-minute speech in Monroe County, Trump mocked Democrats’ claims over a so-called affordability crisis and said he hopes Democrats focus on trans rights, immigration policies and religious concerns instead of economic issues.
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Trump touts economic progress in Poconos appearance
In his 90-minute speech in Monroe County, Trump mocked Democrats’ claims over a so-called affordability crisis and said he hopes Democrats focus on trans rights, immigration policies and religious…
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December 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
In his 90-minute speech in Monroe County, Trump mocked Democrats’ claims over a so-called affordability crisis and said he hopes Democrats focus on trans rights, immigration policies and religious concerns instead of economic issues.
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Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials are temporarily reducing the speed limit on several roadways in the region as snow continues to fall around Northeast Pennsylvania. Local bus systems also have suspended service.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials are temporarily reducing the speed limit on several roadways in the region as snow continues to fall around Northeast Pennsylvania. Local bus systems also have suspended service.
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City police captured a suspect in the stabbing deaths of two people and wounding of another inside the Hotel Jermyn Apartments on Tuesday in downtown Scranton.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM
City police captured a suspect in the stabbing deaths of two people and wounding of another inside the Hotel Jermyn Apartments on Tuesday in downtown Scranton.
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BREAKING NEWS: Scranton police are investigating a stabbing that left three people wounded at a downtown apartment building Tuesday evening.
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Scranton police investigating multiple stabbing at Hotel Jermyn in downtown Scranton
Scranton police are investigating a stabbing that left three people wounded at a downtown apartment building Tuesday evening.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:12 AM
BREAKING NEWS: Scranton police are investigating a stabbing that left three people wounded at a downtown apartment building Tuesday evening.
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BREAKING NEWS: Scranton City Council approves Geisinger zoning changes tonight at meeting
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BREAKING NEWS: Scranton City Council approves Geisinger zoning changes tonight at meeting
Scranton City Council voted Tuesday to approve Geisinger’s zoning changes that will allow for its expansion in the city.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:45 AM
BREAKING NEWS: Scranton City Council approves Geisinger zoning changes tonight at meeting
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Speaking for 96 minutes at Mount Airy Casino Resort in Paradise Twp., Monroe County, President Donald Trump said the nation's economy is better off since he took office.
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Trump touts economic progress during lengthy speech at Mount Airy Casino Resort
Speaking for 96 minutes at Mount Airy Casino Resort in Paradise Twp., Monroe County, President Donald Trump said the nation's economy is better off since he took office.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Speaking for 96 minutes at Mount Airy Casino Resort in Paradise Twp., Monroe County, President Donald Trump said the nation's economy is better off since he took office.
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President Donald Trump is set to visit Mount Airy Casino Resort in Monroe County this evening, Tuesday, Dec. 9. Follow this story for live updates throughout the day and evening, including coverage of his remarks and community reaction.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:00 AM
President Donald Trump is set to visit Mount Airy Casino Resort in Monroe County this evening, Tuesday, Dec. 9. Follow this story for live updates throughout the day and evening, including coverage of his remarks and community reaction.
LIVE coverage at WVIA.org
LIVE coverage at WVIA.org