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Sep 29, 2025
The state Commonwealth Court has rejected a Lackawanna County Democratic Party appeal of a county court ruling that said voters can decide on a replacement for ex-Commissioner Matt...
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Sep 25, 2025
Some political analysts say Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti risks her political future by running for mayor and Congress at the same time. Others suggest she is being transparent by...
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Aug 18, 2025
In Nanticoke, Gov. Josh Shapiro said the proposed sale of Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and Regional and Moses Taylor hospitals in Scranton is consuming a lot of his and his staff's...
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Aug 13, 2025
Lackawanna County and Commissioner Bill Gaughan asked the state Supreme Court to allow county judges to replace resigned commissioners without political parties having a direct say.
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Aug 7, 2025
U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain of Michigan, the House's fourth highest-ranked Republican, joined Rep. Rob Bresnahan and other officials on a tour of i2M in Wright Twp. to promote the One Big...
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Aug 4, 2025
Former Scranton Councilman Gene Barrett and Rik Little filed to run as third-party candidates against Democratic incumbent Paige Cognetti and Republican Trish Beynon in Lackawanna...
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Jun 11, 2025
U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Luzerne, blamed California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles officials for failing to control “rioters” when interviewed Monday at a Berwick event.
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Jun 6, 2025
Cartwright confirmed he will not run for Congress again at a Thursday morning press conference. His decision sets off a search for a suitable Democrat who can defeat Republican Rep....
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Jun 5, 2025
With the six-term Democratic congressman out of the race, potential challengers to Republican U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan for the 8th Congressional District seat have begun to emerge....
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May 27, 2025
In Lackawanna's county seat, Mayor Paige Cognetti must get by the Republican nominee and maybe two independent candidates to win re-election
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Apr 23, 2025
Matt McGloin resigned as a commissioner almost two months ago. A three-judge panel listed to arguments Tuesday on how to replace him by lawyers for the county, commissioners Bill...
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Apr 4, 2025
Rep. Rob Bresnahan said he favors targeted tariffs meant to create reciprocity between the U.S. and other countries that tax American goods. Rep. Dan Meuser said Trump is recognizing...
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Mar 27, 2025
In separate federal lawsuits filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, three union members say Pennsylvania State Education Association failed to...
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Mar 5, 2025
The former high school, college and NFL quarterback said he won't try to reclaim the commissioners job. The remaining commissioners are scheduled to accept his resignation Wednesday.
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Feb 25, 2025
The county Democratic Party and county common pleas court judges must sign off on Conway.
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Feb 24, 2025
In 13 months on the job, Democratic commissioner voted for 33% tax hike to solve budget crisis and helped county Office of Youth and Family Services regain a full operating license.
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Jan 21, 2025
The region was well-represented in Washington, D.C., for President Donald Trump's swearing-in, while others celebrated the historic moment closer to home.
Sep 29, 2025The state Commonwealth Court has rejected a Lackawanna County Democratic Party appeal of a county court ruling that said voters can decide on a replacement for ex-Commissioner Matt...