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Gas prices surge past $4, driving up costs from groceries and deliveries to air travel
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (339+ words) HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN CO. (WOLF) " Gas prices are climbing sharply across the country, and the impact is being felt far beyond the pump. As of early April, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has climbed above $4, with Pennsylvania…...
Federal judge reviewing request for attorney fees in Williamsport ADA case
4+ hour, 49+ min ago (241+ words) WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING CO. (WOLF) " A federal judge is considering whether a Williamsport-based advocacy group can recover legal fees tied to ongoing litigation with the city. The Center for Independent Living (CIL) has asked the court to require the City of Williamsport…...
FOX56 Pet Pals: Athena
10+ hour, 50+ min ago (73+ words) FOX56 Pet Pals: Athena'fox56.com (WOLF) " Each week, FOX56 will feature pets from local animal shelters in our area as they look for their forever home. Athena is a dog from Char-Wills German Shepherd Rescue. Here is what the rescue has to…...
Union Pacific rail excursion planned from Nesquehoning to Pittston for America250 in June
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (247+ words) PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) " A special rail excursion through northeastern Pennsylvania is planned this summer, drawing attention from train enthusiasts across the region. According to the Union Pacific Railroad Museum, a trip is scheduled for June 14, 2026, running between Nesquehoning and…...
Spring and Easter fundraising plant sale continues in Nay Aug Park through Saturday
21+ hour, 44+ min ago (254+ words) SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) " The Greenhouse Project's Spring and Easter fundraising plant sale continues through Saturday in Nay Aug Park, giving shoppers a chance to pick up spring plants while supporting the nonprofit's programs. Greenhouse hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 200 Arthur…...
Community gathers in reflection for Good Friday at Saint Peter’s Cathedral
20+ hour, 49+ min ago (345+ words) SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) " Voices lifted in praise and moments of quiet reflection marked Good Friday, as the community gathered to honor its meaning inside the Cathedral of Saint Peter. As Easter approaches, Christians around the world observe Good Friday,…...
FOX56 Pet Pals: Gina
17+ hour, 10+ min ago (72+ words) FOX56 Pet Pals: Gina'fox56.com (WOLF) " Each week, FOX56 will feature pets from local animal shelters in our area as they look for their forever home. Gina is a dog from Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. Here is what the rescue has to…...
FOX56 Pet Pals: Mike
17+ hour, 45+ min ago (72+ words) FOX56 Pet Pals: Mike'fox56.com (WOLF) " Each week, FOX56 will feature pets from local animal shelters in our area as they look for their forever home. Mike is a dog from Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. Here is what the rescue has to…...
Syracuse University welcomes Gerry McNamara back to the fold with emotional ceremony
17+ hour, 25+ min ago (313+ words) PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) " Join our team as we kick off this week's latest local sports news, featuring the WVIA News Team and FOX56 Sports Director Bob Ide. We are talking hoops in the WVIA Podcast Studio after an emotional week…...
Some Medicare recipients to receive new ID numbers in anti-fraud effort
21+ hour, 58+ min ago (121+ words) HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN CO. (WOLF) " More than a million Medicare beneficiaries across the country will soon receive updated identification numbers as part of an effort to prevent fraud. With heightened awareness of various scams, some users may be tempted to think…...