Capitol Roundup: Casey releases report saying corporations are charging women more for same products
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Scranton, Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee on Children & Families, this week released a study detailing how corporate greed has disproportionately harmed the budgets of women.
2 districts with contested state House races highlight April 23 Primary
WILKES-BARRE — As Luzerne County voters head to the polls in the April 23 Primary, there are only a few contested contests to be decided — the rest will be battled in the November General Election.
6th annual Kirby Fest set for Saturday, April 20
WILKES-BARRE — Joell Yarmel, executive director of the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, this week said the annual Kirby Fest event is more important than ever.
Luzerne County Arts & Entertainment Hall of Fame announces 2024 induction class
WILKES-BARRE — The Luzerne County Arts and Entertainment Hall of Fame has announced its class of 2024.
Leadership Northeast hosts annual Cocktail Party and Virtual Auction
WILKES-BARRE — Leadership Northeast (LNE) and presenting sponsor, FNCB Bank, hosted a cocktail party on Friday at the Westmoreland Club in downtown Wilkes-Barre.
Regular bus service to VA to begin Monday, April 15
WILKES-BARRE — The Luzerne County Transportation Authority (LCTA) on Friday announced it will begin regular bus service to the Department of Veterans Affairs Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center in Plains Township on Monday, April 15.
President Biden to deliver remarks in Scranton on Tuesday
SCRANTON — Coming off of Tax Day, President Joe Biden will deliver a major address in his hometown of Scranton, the campaign announced on Friday.
Cabell, county Republican delegation sign Voter ID discharge petition
WILKES-BARRE — Rep. Mike Cabell, R-Butler Township, along with the rest of the Luzerne County Republican delegation — reps. Aaron Kaufer, R-Kingston; Alec Ryncavage, R-Plymouth; and Dane Watro, R-Hazleton — on Wednesday said that they have signed the House discharge petition to get a voter ID constitutional amendment out of committee and before the full House of Representatives for a vote in the near future.
NEPA’rogi to celebrate Grand Opening at new location in Nanticoke
NANTICOKE — NEPA’rogi, a popular pierogi destination in Nanticoke, announced the grand opening of its new location at 164 S. Market St.
‘Greatest Show On Earth’ to return to Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza April 19-21
WILKES-BARRE TWP. — The “Greatest Show On Earth” is returning to the Wilkes-Barre area with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presenting six performances at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza April 19-21.