Local News
Community news from our local sources
Greater Scranton 111 storieswidest scope for this area
Netflix's 'SCTV' is a treasure trove of underdog humor
Second City TV was a low-budget sketch comedy show that came out of Canada in the mid-1970s and aired until 1984. Netflix's new six-season collection is an (almost) complete treasure trove of SCTV.
How Gillian Anderson opened her mind to desires that go far beyond a person's sex life
Gillian Anderson is known for her work in X-Files and The Crown. But her role in Sex Education convinced her that she wanted to encourage women to talk about the fantasies they've kept secret.
Two Juilliard students created a global art project in the wake of 9/11
Sing for Hope, which creates artist-decorated pianos and puts them in public spaces for everyone to enjoy, started after two Juilliard students thought about giving up performing in the wake of 9/11.
For the Second Time, Wyoming County Hires New Prison Warden
TUNKHANNOCK — For the second time in 10 days, the Wyoming County Prison Board has voted to hire a warden for the county jail. The action taken by the prison board at a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 10 came after Jonathan Thomas declined to accept the position. Thomas has…
This summer was hot. August shattered global heat records
Scientists say that August was the hottest month ever recorded globally. In the U.S., summer temperatures also shattered heat records.
Lawsuit challenges intimidation of DHS observers across the country
The sweeping lawsuit brought by Common Cause argues federal agencies are illegally surveilling and intimidating people who try to peacefully observe federal immigration enforcement activity.
After court flurry, Missouri officials set aside GOP redistricting
After a flurry of court maneuvers, the Republican redistricting of U.S. House seats in Missouri is blocked. It's a win for Democrats fighting to win control of the House — but maybe not over yet.
Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 10th, 2026
Skook News Obituaries: September 10, 2026 Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area. 📩 Daily Schuylkill County Obituary Alerts in Your Inbox Emilio Michael Sfarra , 92, of West Penn Township, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at Lehigh Valley…
Anti-Muslim rhetoric is finding a growing foothold in GOP messaging ahead of November
A strain of anti-Muslim bigotry has become increasingly common in GOP politics, manifesting everywhere from a "Sharia-free America" caucus in Congress to rhetoric on the campaign trail.
In divided times, Gov. Cox prescribes passionate disagreement, minus contempt
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Spencer Cox, Republican governor of Utah, about his new book, Off Ramp, and his vision for peacemaking.
Multicultural Parade & Festival on Saturday, September 12
Mayor George C. Brown invites residents and visitors to celebrate the 9th Annual Multicultural Parade and Festival on Saturday, September 12th.
Street Cleaning Schedule for September 14-18
Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown announced that WVSA will be street cleaning in Wilkes-Barre City Monday, September 14 through Friday, September 18. The schedule is tentative and weather permitting.