Sarah Hofius Hall

Gene Passarella went to war as a teenager, but his Army career ended with an injury that eventually earned him a Purple Heart. He’s better known in his hometown of Scranton for his music.

Lackawanna County District Attorney Mark Powell speaks during Tuesday's press conference.

For more than a decade, the Scranton Eagles dominated the Empire Football League, winning championships and drawing thousands of fans to games. A new WVIA documentary highlights those victories — and the many stories of relationships and connections beyond the gridiron. “Scranton Eagles — The Forgotten Dynasty” premieres Thursday night.

Students from nearly 20 school districts learned about apprenticeships during an event at Valley View High School on Thursday.

Before sunrise on Tuesday, the students used the new wellness center. The center features cardio and weight equipment, along with locker rooms and a classroom.

The Hanover Area School District will purchase the Mondelez International building and use it as an elementary school.

The center for students in the Delaware Valley, Wallenpaupack Area, Wayne Highlands and Western Wayne school districts also would offer adult education. Area leaders say the center would have a major impact on the local workforce.

A preschool program at Charles Sumner Elementary School will open in January.

By the end of this semester, Pocono Mountain West students will have made 800 dresses for girls in Africa over the last 12 years.

Students at the Howard Gardner school created the cards Thursday. The Scranton Rotary Club joined other clubs and will send the greetings and $300,000 worth of medical equipment to Ukraine next month.