DEP: Water company violated state regulations
2024-03-06
Sediment from a dam project at a reservoir in Dunmore clouded the water of Roaring Brook Creek back in February.Continue Reading
Professor weighs in on next steps in the race for the White House
2024-03-06
With Nikki Haley out of the running, it’s gearing up to be a rematch of the 2020 election.Continue Reading
First-ever bilingual reading for a school in Hazleton for Reading Across America
2024-03-06
Newswatch 16’s Jeremy Lewan and Chelsea Strub read “Green Eggs and Ham” in both English and Spanish to the 1st grade class of Heights-Terrace Elementary SchoolContinue Reading
Deadly crash in Union County
2024-03-06
The crash happened around 8 a.m. Monday morning along Old Turnpike Road in Hartley Township.Continue Reading
Hanover-area library stocks book recently banned from South Western School District
2024-03-06
The head librarian at Guthrie Memorial Library promises to keep the book ‘Flamer’ available after it was pulled from classroom shelves.Continue Reading
School districts preparing for worst-case scenarios in Pennsylvania
2024-03-06
Many school districts across northeastern and central Pennsylvania are putting in emergency evacuation plans for worst-case scenarios.Continue Reading
Municipalities look to rename two controversial creeks in Monroe County
2024-03-06
The name of the waterways that run through several Pocono communities contains a term that is considered derogatory.Continue Reading
The painter and the photographer | On The Pennsylvania Road
2024-03-06
For two artists in Luzerne County, inspiration was a two-way street.Continue Reading
Commissioners plan to battle overdose deaths in Lackawanna County
2024-03-06
The commissioners approved the plan Wednesday to get state funding for the project.Continue Reading
Experts discuss ways of preventing smoking-related fires
2024-03-06
Newswatch 16’s Emily Kress spoke with fire officials in Luzerne County about how to prevent fires sparked by smoking.Continue Reading
Students show off their skills at the Science Olympiad Tournament
2024-03-06
Students around the region have been working on their stem skills for the past few months to show them off at the Science Olympiad Tournament in Luzerne County.Continue Reading
‘Constellation’ season 1 episode 5 review: Less paranoia, more reveals
2024-03-06
Episode 5 of Apple TV+’s ‘Constellation’ focuses on expanding the conspiracy theories as worlds begin to collide and merge.Continue Reading
NASA taps Nikon cameras to help Artemis astronauts photograph the moon
2024-03-06
NASA wants Artemis moon astronauts to have the perfect moon camera — Nikon is on the case.Continue Reading
Lackawanna County commissioners considering film commission
2024-03-06
The addition of a film commission to the county was proposed to shine the Hollywood spotlight on Lackawanna County and encourage production companies to the area.Continue Reading
Multiple injured in Philadelphia bus shooting, 4th gunfire incident in as many days
2024-03-06
Authorities in Philadelphia say another shooting involving a city bus has resulted in multiple bystanders being injured.Continue Reading
Stunning images from Very Large Telescope capture unique views of planet formation
2024-03-06
Incredible images captured by the Very Large Telescope in Chile reveal unique insights into planet formation around young stars.Continue Reading
10 phenomena to see and photograph during April’s total solar eclipse
2024-03-06
From ‘shadow snakes’ and ‘double diamonds’ to Baily’s beads and the corona, here’s what you need to prepare for on April 8.Continue Reading
Save 28% on these Celestron EclipSmart solar binoculars ahead of the April 8 solar eclipse
2024-03-06
The Celestron EclipSmart solar binoculars are currently 28% off and Amazon’s lowest-ever price, ahead of the solar eclipse on April 8.Continue Reading
NASA cancels multibillion-dollar on-orbit satellite servicing mission
2024-03-06
NASA has canceled the complex and costly OSAM-1 satellite-servicing demonstration mission.Continue Reading
NASA, SpaceX looking to extend lifespan of Crew Dragon spacecraft to 15 flights
2024-03-06
While the fifth flight of the Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft is underway, NASA and SpaceX are studying the fleet to determine whether or not the capsules could make it to 15 flights.Continue Reading
Forget Buc-ee’s. Stuckey’s is still my roadside stop of choice.
2024-03-06
In the mid-’70s, there were 368 Stuckey’s stores around the country. Courtesy of Stuckey’s Corporation The year I spent in New York City in the early ’70s taught me almost nothing about America. Entranced by a huge city that, like my own, offered constant stimulation, I functioned very much likeContinue Reading
Immerse yourself in music history at the Grammy Museum Mississippi
2024-03-06
The Grammy Museum Mississippi is one of only two museums in the world dedicated to the Grammys Courtesy of the Grammy Museum Mississippi For nine years, Emily Havens has been at the helm of Grammy Museum Mississippi, located in her hometown of Cleveland. The only Grammy museum outside of LosContinue Reading
The verdict on 3 new Atlanta restaurants: Rina at Avalon, Fluffy Fluffy, and Bar Blanc
2024-03-06
Rina at Avalon Photograph by Martha Williams Rina When an Atlanta restaurant opens a second location in the suburbs, it can sometimes feel like they just clicked copy and paste. Such is not the case with Rina, Tal Baum’s elevated-casual Israeli restaurant, which originally opened on the BeltLine in 2020.Continue Reading
Photos: Jon Batiste performs at the Tabernacle
2024-03-06
Jon Batiste performs at the Tabernacle on March 3, 2024. Photograph by Perry Julien Jon Batiste and his band played to a sold-out Tabernacle crowd on March 3 as part of his Uneasy Tour. The five-time Grammy Award winner and former music director and band leader for The Late ShowContinue Reading
SpaceX eyes March 14 for 3rd Starship test flight
2024-03-06
SpaceX could launch its Starship megarocket on its third test flight as soon as March 14, the company quietly announced via social media.Continue Reading
The Atlanta Center for Photography takes flight
2024-03-06
Compositional Thoughts: Tracing Beinecke by Davion Alston, exhibiting through April 27 at the ACP Project Lab Courtesy of Davion Alston and the Atlanta Center for Photography What do outré Pink Flamingos director John Waters and poetic R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe have in common? Both have a side hustle as photographers.Continue Reading
Dog reunited with family after 16 months apart
2024-03-06
A family from Northumberland County is reunited with their beloved Goldendoodle Bree after more than a year apart.Continue Reading
Third man arrested in connection with laundromat robbery
2024-03-06
Larry Wilson was arrested Tuesday and charged for his role in a robbery at Butter’s Bubbles Laundromat in Scranton back in February.Continue Reading
Former councilman pleads guilty to harassment
2024-03-06
Steve Urban pleaded guilty to harassment charges and was sentenced to one year of probation.Continue Reading
Fly me to the moon: NASA accepting astronaut applications (video)
2024-03-06
NASA wants a new group of astronauts. U.S. citizens have until April 2 to apply for chances to fly to low Earth orbit, the moon and maybe even Mars.Continue Reading
Residents express concern over homeless camp in Schuylkill County
2024-03-06
A homeless encampment in Schuylkill County is attracting attention from homeowners, local leaders, and advocates.Continue Reading
Ross Elementary school gets a book vending machine
2024-03-06
It’s Read Across America Week and a lot us have been visiting schools to be guest readers. There was also a big surprise at one school in Luzerne County.Continue Reading
ADAC: Atlanta’s Design Destination Offers Exclusive Events and Top Interior Design Resources
2024-03-06
2022 DISCOVER ADAC The Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC), the cornerstone of design in Atlanta, the Southeast, and beyond, continues to evolve as a dynamic hub for interior design and home fashion. Built more than 60 years ago by renowned architect and developer John Portman, ADAC remains the go-to destinationContinue Reading
Flames rip through house in Monroe County
2024-03-06
The place near Saylorsburg caught fire after 2:30 a.m. Wednesday.Continue Reading
Body of missing man found in Wayne County
2024-03-06
Franklin Piercy of Berlin Township, near Honesdale, was reported missing last Monday.Continue Reading
April 8 total solar eclipse boosts ticket sales for United Airlines
2024-03-06
Demand is soaring for United Airlines flights to and from cities in the April 8 solar eclipse’s path of totality.Continue Reading
Advocating for equity and inclusion on campus | Women’s History Month
2024-03-06
Newswatch 16’s Lisa Washington introduces us to a woman who has returned to Bucknell University in Union County to lead its Equity and Inclusive Excellence Office.Continue Reading
School van involved in a wreck in Carbon County
2024-03-06
A van from Hazleton Area School District taking students to a facility in Carbon County crashed Wednesday morning.Continue Reading
Atlanta Hawks Membership: Join the Hawks Family for Exclusive Access, Unforgettable Memories, and a Taste of the South
2024-03-06
If there is any sports team that best encapsulates the city of Atlanta, it’s the Hawks. From their community events to their collaborations, the Hawks always strive to continue being “True to Atlanta.” Beyond the hardwood, being part of the Hawks family is not just about the game; it’s anContinue Reading
Is it time for a new Outer Space Treaty? Reports of Russian nuclear space weapon raise questions
2024-03-06
Reports of a potential Russian nuclear space weapon recently ignited discussions about the Outer Space Treaty, an international agreement that set the norms for behavior in space.Continue Reading
‘Constellation’ creators on ghostly voices and piecing together a satisfying sci-fi puzzle (exclusive)
2024-03-06
An exclusive interview with Peter Harness and Michelle MacLaren of Apple TV+’s new sci-fi series “Constellation.”Continue Reading
Rare 11th-century star chart reveals complex history of Islamic, Jewish and Christian astronomy
2024-03-06
The astrolabe dates from 11th-century Spain and has origins that are Islamic, Jewish and Christian.Continue Reading
Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II lens review
2024-03-06
A fantastic lens for astro, landscape and street photography, this wide-angle G Master lens has finally been given the Mk II treatment.Continue Reading
General store in Monroe County pays it forward
2024-03-06
Choose any item from their menu and address it to a person. You can be as general or as specific as you’d like.Continue Reading