Anthracite coal converted this region from agrarian to industrial. The discovery of hard coal — and the discovery by Jesse Fell of how to burn the stuff — spurred booms in the economy and population.

A regional observance of Anthracite Mining Heritage Month takes place in January and a variety of programs will be featured in Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Plymouth, Pittston, Ashley, Hazleton, Hazle Twp.

A regional observance of Anthracite Mining Heritage Month takes place in January and a variety of programs will be featured in Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Plymouth, Pittston, Ashley, Hazleton, Hazle Twp.

The signage and wayfinding program will not only ease the driving experience but also improve the overall flow of traffic throughout the area.” ...

In a battle of the two best girls’ basketball teams in Schuylkill League Division I, North Schuylkill had to wait an overtime period to defend their home court Thursday and remain undefeated in league ...

MUIR, Pa. (WHTM) — A man was found dead Friday when a home health aide arrived to find a fire at his western Schuylkill County home. Firefighters were called to 2183 East Grand Avenue in Porter ...

Zakary Tyler Kluchinsky, of Girardsville, was arraigned Wednesday on charges including homicide by vehicle, aggravated assault by vehicle and driving under the influence, court records in Schuylkill ...

“Toward the west are the navigation landings, where 20,000 tons of coal are shipped weekly.” Schuylkill Haven, which was incorporated in 1840, had a population of 2,500 at the time the Journal ...

The Tower City girl was named to the Schuylkill County Football Coaches Association small school team this year as well. This week, she became the first girl to be named a National Football ...