Good morning, Scranton.

Retired engineer Dan Hryhorcoff will debut his half-scale replica of the historic Union Pacific 119 at Railfest this weekend at Steamtown National Historic Site — a showcase of his enduring skills and a tribute linking east and west.

Gov. Josh Shapiro visited Neil Armstrong Elementary School on Wednesday to highlight increased state funding for Scranton schools as part of the new 2026-27 budget, noting the 11.85 billion dollars investment has restored programs and boosted staffing after years of underfunding.

NEPA schools face a critical shortage of teachers as students return, with Luzerne County needing 179 more certifications amid a 33% drop in new sign-ups.

PA Needs Teachers coalition (partnering with lawmakers) is pushing new legislation to boost recruitment and improve working conditions.

Pennsylvania state agencies unveiled a two-year suicide prevention plan to boost mental health support with $10 million funding for 988 services.

Officials reported that over 145,000 calls were handled in 2025 as part of efforts during National Suicide Prevention Month.

The historic Pennsylvania Paper & Supply facility, featured in The Office, is planned to become about 180 modern, affordable apartments — part of a state housing action that will also relocate its archives as investors prepare the project in early pre-development.