AJ Moncman is a student assistant for the football team at East Stroudsburg University. Other members of the coaching staff say he’s helped change the way they look at the game.

It looks like the upcoming special election for Lackawanna County commissioner will decide who permanently replaces former commissioner Matt McGloin. A court ruling Monday says former county employee Brenda Sacco can temporarily replace McGloin.

A month-long campaign in Schuylkill County raises money for local food pantries. Area food banks and food pantries are relying on donations more than ever as the Pennsylvania budget impasse and federal government shutdown continue.

Scranton’s mayoral candidates offered contrasting views of the city during a debate at the University of Scranton Thursday night. And, SNAP food assistance payments have been frozen as the federal government shutdown continues.

October 16, 2025 - The state’s overdue budget is impacting area schools. Property taxes stay the same in a new budget proposal from Lackawanna County’s commissioners. And, schools see results from cell phone bans.

The 38-year-old man accused of firebombing the residence of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro in April has pleaded guilty.

If you've been paying a little more for your morning coffee, coffee shops around Northeast and Central Pennsylvania say tariffs are the reason why. The cost of goods from producers in Brazil, Vietnam and Columbia has increased up to 50%.

James Franklin is out at Penn State. The school fired the longtime football coach Sunday, less than 24 hours after a 22-21 home loss to Northwestern. Meanwhile, more than half of Penn State’s staff say they don’t have confidence in senior leadership.

The Wyoming Valley Challenger team played at the Little League World Series in August, and on Wednesday, state leaders recognized the team in Harrisburg.

The state department that oversees elections says to blame Luzerne County for 31 voters getting two mail-in ballots for the upcoming election. And as the state budget impasse passes the 100-day mark, Pa. Gov. Shapiro lashes out at the state senate.