The Scranton–Wilkes-Barre–Hazleton metropolitan area unemployment rate (not seasonally adjusted) rose slightly from 4.2 percent in November to 4.3 percent Per New Report.
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Pennsylvania Unemployment Ties Record Low
According to the national employment situation report, the national unemployment rate is at 3.5 percent which is .2 percent lower than August.
Local Unemployment Down Over Two Percent Since 2021
As released in the Bureau of Labor Statistics report earlier last month, Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was 4.2 percent in August, down from 4.3 percent in July.
Below Average Rainfall Creating Devastation for Farmers
Over the last several weeks, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Williamsport, Mount Pocono, and other parts of northwestern and central Pennsylvania have reported lower than average rainfall.
Snapped: RailRiders Win Streak Ends at Seven
The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders could not hold a four-run lead, surrendering six unanswered to the Worcester Red Sox in a 6-4 loss on Monday.
Wilkes-Barre City Independence Day Collection Schedule
Wilkes-Barre City Holiday Collection Schedule for Independence Day on Monday, July 4th is as follows
SWB Lose Five of Six Against IronPigs
The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders were defeated by the Lehigh Valley IronPigs 12-4 on Sunday afternoon.
Memorial Day Collection Schedule; DPW Summer Hours Begin
City Hall will be closed and there will be no DPW services on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2022.
Four Things to Do in Pennsylvania This Summer
Temperatures are rising as COVID-19 restrictions are falling, meaning that attractions across Pennsylvania are opening up for those of us that are sick of being indoors. Here are four places to visit at the start of summer.
Florial & Andújar homer, Sears Solid in RailRiders Win
The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders defeated the Syracuse Mets on Sunday 3-1 to win for the second consecutive day. JP Sears pitched 5.2 scoreless innings with six strikeouts.