The Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., the recently returned President of the University of Scranton, announced Wednesday in a video message that he has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease....
Rev. James Timlin, the embattled former bishop of the Diocese of Scranton, drew another rebuke this week from Catholic higher education. Sister Mary Persico, IHM, Ed.D, President of Marywood University, announced that the school was rescinding an honorary degree and medal previously presented to Timlin....
With the first day of the Scranton School District fast approaching, the Scranton Federation of Teachers is urging its members to stop volunteering to support activities outside of normal work hours. This is one step closer to a strike....
A recap of the news, headlines, and political whispers for the week of August 19, 2018....