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Today - police say a partner at the Ritz Theatre stole thousands of dollars from the business in its first year, students in Lackawanna County want to help each other with mental health, and meteorologists sound off on the future of forecasting as budget cuts hit the National Weather Service.

Today - Democrats hold onto control of the Pennsylvania state house, we'll learn the state of the Electric City, and there’s a new resource for farmers who grow specialty crops.

Today - cherry blossom season is on the way, there’s a new place for teachers to rest and recharge in Tunkhannock, and 20 years ago this week, the world clocks in at Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch for the first time.

No matter where or when you’re listening, we’ll be bringing you the most interesting and important stories of the day every weekday here on Up to Date.As we start the week today - a Wyoming County borough will spend the year celebrating its 150th anniversary, local medical students learn where they’ll spend their residencies, and we’ll talk off the mat with a nationally ranked wrestler from Wilkes University.

Today - a central Pennsylvania lawmaker weighs in on the Department of Education, a special election next week will decide who controls the state house, and make your weekend plans with Haley’s Happy Hour.

Today - farmers market season is on the way, but some seniors will have less to spend on fresh produce, an embattled township supervisor says she won’t resign, and a petting zoo becomes a nonprofit.

Today - state lawmakers want to see more testing on medical marijuana, immigration arrests hit a Bhutanese refugee community, and Pennsylvania’s farmers celebrate maple sugaring season.

We’re bringing you the most interesting and important stories from around the region and beyond every weekday.Today - stop by a new spot for cookies, coffee and inclusion in Luzerne County, one Lackawanna County commission wants a do-over to decide who should replace Matt McGloin and we’ll celebrate Purim with a "Wicked" retelling of the story of Esther.

Up to Date from WVIA News brings you the most interesting and important stories from the WVIA Newsroom every weekday. Today, in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, take a trip to Ballina in Ireland - a town with a special connection to Scranton.We’ve got an update on the Bradford County Library, and some recommendations for your next read.

It's Up to Date from WVIA News. WVIA's Sarah Scinto gets you up to date at your own pace with the most interesting and important stories from the WVIA Newsroom. Today - a non-profit is helping Congolese refugees in Scranton, the leader of an art theft ring is sentenced to prison, and a group representing rural PA wants Penn State to consider the impact of closing down campuses.