The Pennsylvania Rural Health Model ran from 2019 through 2024 at 18 hospitals across the commonwealth, including Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale. www.wvia.org/news/local/2...

An ambitious financial experiment tried to support struggling rural hospitals in Pa. for years. Did it work?

The Pennsylvania Rural Health Model ran from 2019 through 2024 at 18 hospitals across the commonwealth, including Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale.

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Corscale, the company behind data center campus, provided information and experts to answer residents' questions. www.wvia.org/news/local/2...

Archbald residents: Still skeptical after open house for the Project Gravity Data Center Campus

Corscale, the company behind data center campus, provided information and experts to answer residents' questions.

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Theatrical haunted house Gravestone Manor returns for its 26th season with a new, original production, "Bloodbound." Proceeds benefit the United Way of Wyoming Valley. www.wvia.org/news/local/2...

Gov. Josh Shapiro and state health secretary Dr. Debra Bogen officially launched the Nurse Shortage Assistance Program in Honesdale on Tuesday. www.wvia.org/podcast/up-t...

Monroe County coroner says Pocono Twp. police are investigating a double homicide at Great Wolf Lodge. www.wvia.org/news/local/2...

Police investigating double homicide domestic incident at Great Wolf Lodge in Monroe County

Pocono Twp. police are investigating a double homicide in a Great Wolf Lodge guest room

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Today, a new machine is helping rehab patients at Allied Services take more steps. And, what impact could the rise of GLP-1 medications for weight loss have on mental health? www.wvia.org/podcast/up-t...

Near record-high diesel prices have some school bus drivers questioning how long the wheels will still go ‘round. www.wvia.org/news/local/2...

Allied started using the Rise&Walk machine at its Wilkes-Barre Rehabilitation Hospital for neurorehabilitative treatment in patients who suffered neurological events, such as stroke. www.wvia.org/news/local/2...

Allied’s Wilkes-Barre rehab hospital treats neuro patients with new 3-in-1 machine

Allied started using the Rise&Walk machine for neurorehabilitative treatment in patients that suffered neurological events such as stroke at its Wilkes-Barre Rehabilitation Hospital.

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Last month, the Susquehanna County Correctional Facility was demolished. County officials hope new programs for formerly incarcerated people will take its place. WVIA’s Roger DuPuis has been covering the prison’s closure and next steps. www.wvia.org/podcast/news...

Tuscarora State Park in Schuylkill County is now part of the Old Growth Forest Network, which includes 367 forests across 41 states. www.wvia.org/news/local/2...

Spring temperature swings mean apple crops may not be as pretty or plentiful this year. But they still taste delicious. Here's where to find apples in the region. www.wvia.org/news/local/2...

The new regional chancellor for Penn State will lead the campuses through change. Menah Pratt hosted community members at a breakfast this week at the Hazleton campus. www.wvia.org/podcast/up-t...

New Penn State regional chancellor unveils vision in Hazleton

The new regional chancellor for Penn State will lead the campuses through change. Menah Pratt hosted community members at a breakfast this week at the Hazleton campus.

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Bob Ide's top 10 for the week, USC at Penn State — he says, "Nittany Nation is up in arms" — and District II tennis. www.wvia.org/podcast/spor...

With only four weeks until Election Day, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson swung into Northeast Pennsylvania for the third time this year Tuesday. And Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro met Republican challenger Stacy Garrity for a debate Wednesday night. www.wvia.org/podcast/up-t...

Scranton, Lackawanna County and state officials cut a ribbon Wednesday to celebrate new sidewalks and sidewalls along Lackawanna Avenue. www.wvia.org/news/local/2...

Scranton streetscape project celebrated: One corridor finished, other areas nearly complete

Scranton, Lackawanna County and state officials cut a ribbon Wednesday to celebrate new sidewalks and sidewalls along Lackawanna Avenue.

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The Luzerne County Department of Emergency Services will host a trunk-or-treat in Hanover Twp. this weekend, with an hour dedicated to a sensory-friendly version of the event. www.wvia.org/news/local/2...

Luzerne County Department of Emergency Services to host sensory-friendly trunk-or-treat in Hanover Twp. this weekend

The Luzerne County Department of Emergency Services will host a trunk-or-treat in Hanover Twp. this weekend, with an hour dedicated to a sensory-friendly version of the event.

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Today, a battle over the sale of Luzerne County’s railroad tracks is heading to federal court. And we have some mysterious reading recommendations in the latest Bookmarks. www.wvia.org/podcast/up-t...

Menah Pratt takes over as the Wilkes-Barre campus prepares for closure in the spring, and as Penn State hopes to grow both the Hazleton and Scranton campuses. www.wvia.org/news/local/2...

New Penn State regional chancellor unveils vision, plans for growth in Scranton, Hazleton

Menah Pratt takes over as the Wilkes-Barre campus prepares for closure in the spring, and as Penn State hopes to grow both the Hazleton and Scranton campuses.

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Around 200 people responded to WVIA News’ voter issue survey this year. The survey, while not scientific or representative of WVIA’s audience, provided a sample consistent with results of both state and national polls. www.wvia.org/podcast/up-t...

Members of the public can join the live audience at WVIA on Thursday, Oct. 8 for a panel discussion and recording of "Conversations for the Common Good: The Pennsylvania Innocence Project." www.wvia.org/news/local/2...

A federal judge will host a hearing Tuesday that could eventually decide who gets railroad tracks that Luzerne County wants sold. www.wvia.org/news/local/2...

Luzerne County railroad bidding battle moves into federal court

A federal judge will host a hearing Tuesday that could eventually decide who gets railroad tracks that Luzerne County wants sold.

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The state Public Utility Commission approved a rate hike for UGI Utilities for the second straight year, almost 6%, but a settlement blocks the utility asking for another base-rate hike before 2029. UGI can still raise rates based on the cost of gas. www.wvia.org/news/local/2...

UGI Utilities natural gas rates to rise as PUC approves another rate hike

The state Public Utility Commission approved a rate hike for UGI Utilities for the second straight year, almost 6%, but a settlement blocks the utility asking for another base-rate hike before 2029.…

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Annie McIntyre collected and donated 60 backpacks filled with supplies to three Lackawanna County school districts to share her love for academics. www.wvia.org/news/local/2...

The Scranton Fringe Festival returns Oct. 1-10, bringing more than 40 theater, comedy, and other arts performances to nearly 20 traditional and nontraditional city venues. www.wvia.org/2026-10-01/s...

Scranton Fringe Festival returns for 12th year with more than 40 arts performances over 10 days

The Scranton Fringe Festival returns Oct. 1-10, bringing more than 40 theater, comedy, and other arts performances to nearly 20 traditional and nontraditional city venues.

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With schools closed and more youth involved, the Bloomsburg Fair provides lessons in leadership, responsibility and community to the several hundred children and teens showing animals this week. www.wvia.org/podcast/up-t...

Pumpkin Walk at Creekside Gardens in Tunkhannock welcomes families for fall fun SEO: Creekside Gardens' annual Pumpkin Walk is underway through Nov. 1 in Tunkhannock. www.wvia.org/news/local/2...

Members of the public can join the live audience at WVIA this evening, Wednesday, Sept. 30, for a panel discussion and recording of "Keystone Edition: Battleground Pennsylvania." www.wvia.org/news/local/2...

Scranton Fire Chief John Judge is leaving the department to take a new position in the State College area. And, state lawmakers returned to Harrisburg on Monday with a long to-do list and a short session. www.wvia.org/podcast/up-t...

Scranton Fire Chief retiring to take State College area position

Scranton Fire Chief John Judge is leaving the department to take a new position in the State College area. And, state lawmakers returned to Harrisburg on Monday with a long to-do list and a short…

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With the fall season underway, the leaves on the more than 130 species of native trees in Pennsylvania will begin to change colors. www.wvia.org/news/local/2...

PennDOT is advising motorists that utility work resumes today, Monday, Sept. 28, at Route 315 and Oak Street in the Pittston area. Drivers should expect delays, and the advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. www.wvia.org/news/news-br...

Delays expected as utility work at Route 315 and Oak Street in Pittston area resumes today

PennDOT is advising motorists that utility work resumes today, Monday, Sept. 28, at Route 315 and Oak Street in the Pittston area.

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