Sarah Scinto

3 days ago | wvia.org | Borys Krawczeniuk |Sarah Scinto

Former U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright announced he will not seek re-election Thursday. His decision sets off a search for a suitable Democrat who can defeat Republican Rep. Rob Bresnahan next year. During a press conference at Greenwood Hose Company in Moosic Thursday morning, Cartwright confirmed he will not run for Congress again. He did not endorse another Democrat. WVIA News learned on Wednesday Cartwright decided against running again from two sources familiar with his decision.

4 days ago | wvia.org | Sarah Scinto

It's Thursday, June 5. Farmers market vouchers delayed, disruptedFewer people will get farmers market vouchers and their distribution has been delayed. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture says that’s because the federal government is holding back money set aside for the vouchers. Cartwright will not run for Congress Former U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright confirmed he will not run for Congress again next year. And in Western Pennsylvania, an ethane cracker reports an explosion.

5 days ago | wvia.org | Sarah Scinto

Parts of Scranton’s history are in pieces at a studio in Luzerne County while a stained glass artist restores the century-old windows of Scranton City Hall. A Lackawanna County man is getting ready to release his first original video game. It will immerse players in the world of competitive Esports. And solar energy companies across the region are reeling at the prospect of rollbacks to green energy tax credits.

5 days ago | wvia.org | Sarah Scinto

Wilkes-Barre’s Health Department unveiled the city’s new mobile clinic at Coal Street Park. Inside the 45-foot long bus are three exam rooms, a restroom and waiting area. The clinic will be staffed by doctors and nurses through the city’s health department.

6 days ago | wvia.org | Sarah Scinto

It's Tuesday, June 3. Pennsylvania's senators are split on support of President Donald Trump's federal budget bill. A Washington D.C. nonprofit officially takes the reins of struggling Keystone College. And, have you seen a river otter lately? The animals are making a comeback in Pennsylvania's rivers.