Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of October.
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💼 Business
As of today, VFW Post 6082 (a veteran hub) in Peckville lost its skill game revenue after the end of a 120-day stay; local businesses now face slower foot traffic as lawmakers leave the future of the machines uncertain.
🎓 Education
Misericordia University plans to open a law school at the Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus—pending a lease agreement with HGC Development—with a first class expected to enroll in the second half of 2028.
The program will address regional legal workforce needs and expand access to justice.
🏥 Health
Allied Services’ Wilkes-Barre rehab hospital uses its new Rise&Walk station to help patients take more steps as it marks 50 years of National Rehabilitation Week, which started in Scranton; experts caution that rising GLP-1 use for weight loss may affect mental health for those in recovery.
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