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Poet Andrea Gibson performed at the Century Club of Scranton (612...
Poet Andrea Gibson performed at the Century Club of Scranton on Saturday, May 18, to a full house of fans; many had travelled the kind of distance Scrantonians travel to cities like New York and Philadelphia.
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Taylor man sentenced to state prison and probation for several offenses
Standoff on Syracuse's East Side over; Scranton homicide suspect in custody
A man wanted on charges stemming from a homicide in Scranton, Pa., is in custody after a SWAT team deployed in a neighborhood on Syracuse's East Side on Tuesday evening.
Man sought in slaying of Pa. student arrested
The Times-Tribune said the U.S. Marshals Service reported a task force tracked 18-year-old Ryan Harding to the Syracuse, N.Y. area.
Medicaid expansion under regional microscope
Area health industry executives and human services providers plan to discuss the regional impact of an expansion of Medicaid on Thursday at a state Senate hearing in Scranton.
EMS providers recognized for their commitment, selflessness
Six months later, Gus Catalano and Robert Rutkowski still remember the call from an emergency dispatcher: "Child fell into storm drain." Just minutes later on Nov.
Mayor's Race and Referendums Draw Out Few Lackawanna Voters
This primary election has a chance to be historic in Lackawanna County, with voters in Scranton picking a new mayor for the first time in twelve years.
Clarks Summit man sentenced for trying to enter homes in the Abingtons
A Clarks Summit man must serve two years in a state intermediate punishment program that includes a stay in state prison for trying to enter two homes in the Abingtons and other crimes.
Scranton to try smartphone meter-payment option
Scranton will offer a smartphone payment option for parking meters under a 90-day trial period that kicks off Tuesday, May 28.
Primary voting underway; turnout could be heavier than usual
Angie Ross is greeted by candidate representatives as she enters the Renaissance Center on Pittston Ave.
Car thief caught in McDonald's drive-thru after placing order with owner
If you're going to drive a stolen car in a town of roughly 77,000 people about the same size as Scranton, Pennsylvania or Ogden, Utah you want to be very careful about where you drive that stolen car to eat.
Crowded Race for Lackawanna County Judge
It was the zero hour at the downtown Scranton headquarters for Alyce Farrell's campaign for Lackawanna County Judge.
Coolbaugh firefighters face long recovery after Sunday crash
The volunteer fire company members injured in Sunday's crash in Coolbaugh Township have a long road to recovery ahead, Coolbaugh Township Assistant Fire Chief Bill Weimer said Monday.
Memorial Fund for Scranton Native Killed In 911 Attacks
Scranton, Lackawanna County- People gathered in Scranton this weekend to help raise money for a proposed 9/11 Memorial to an Electric City native.
Lackawanna College offensive tackle Jermaine Eluemunor will make several visits in June, but before doing so he make trim his list.
Despite leading the charge to repeal a ban on Scranton school directors accepting campaign contributions from district vendors, Director Bob Lesh has returned $1,100 in such contributions during his campaign.
'The Office' finale draws season high of 5.7 million viewers
The finale of NBC's "The Office" drew a season high of 5.7 million viewers, as fans tuned in to see the show's biggest star Steve Carell return for a wedding and nostalgic farewell.
Paper: Drilling damage in 161 Pa. water supplies
SCRANTON – Oil and gas development damaged the water supplies of at least 161 Pennsylvania homes, farms, churches and businesses between 2008 and the fall of 2012, according to state records obtained by a newspaper.
In 2013 Pa. primary, most action in the cities
In Tuesday's Pennsylvania primary, most of the action will be in Democrat-controlled cities: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Scranton and Harrisburg.
A hair-raising kiss in Today in Pictures
Evan A. Thoryk, 4, of Harveys Lake, salutes the Navy as they walk by during the Armed Forces Day Parade in Scranton Pa.