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NEPA Republicans founder Theodore ‘T.J.’ Fitzgerald blasted over video
February 10, 2026
Due to intense backlash over a video he posted, NEPA Republicans founder Theodore “T.J.” Fitzgerald cancelled a Feb. 22 “United We Stand” event he had scheduled in Wilkes-Barre Township and is removing himself and his group from the political scene temporarily — and possibly permanently.
Luzerne County may increase threshold requiring comparison price quotes for purchases
February 9, 2026
Luzerne County may raise the threshold required to seek comparison price quotes for purchases, according to Tuesday’s County Council agenda.
Luzerne County Council to consider additional airport allocation
February 8, 2026
Two proposed Luzerne County-owned bridge projects must be further assessed because they are in the vicinity of bat populations, which means the work funded by the federal American Rescue Plan Act likely can’t be finished by the end of this year as mandated, County Council’s Tuesday voting meeting agenda says.
Luzerne County Council may establish eligibility requirements for developers seeking county real estate tax breaks
February 7, 2026
Luzerne County Council may establish eligibility requirements for developers seeking county real estate tax breaks.
Data center zoning amendment proposed for 20 Luzerne County-covered municipalities
February 5, 2026
Deliberation will begin next week on a proposed Luzerne County Zoning Ordinance amendment covering data centers.
Luzerne County activates online portal to view campaign finance reports
February 5, 2026
The public can once again instantly view Luzerne County campaign finance reports through an online database without having to submit a request for information.
Some Luzerne County Council members seeking anti-discrimination ordinance
February 3, 2026
Some Luzerne County Council members are seeking to implement a countywide anti-discrimination ordinance.
Luzerne County tax break vote timing up in the air for Bluecup project
February 3, 2026
Due to a number of other pending matters, Luzerne County Council may not consider a Wilkes-Barre Township real estate tax break extension request until March, Council Chairman Jimmy Sabatino said Tuesday.
Luzerne County suicides up, drug overdose deaths down
February 2, 2026
Luzerne County suicides are up, but drug overdose deaths are down, according to annual statistics released by county Coroner Dion Fernandes.
Luzerne County officials seek Veterans Affairs director
February 1, 2026
Luzerne County is seeking a new Veterans Affairs director, according to an online posting.