Businesses Reminder of Deadline for Submitting 2025 First Quarter Payroll Preparation Tax Return

Entities conducting business within the City of Scranton are reminded that the due date to submit their first quarter tax return for the 2025 Payroll Preparation Tax is May 31, 2025. A person shall be deemed to be conducting business within the City if they engage, hire, employ, or contract with one or more individuals as employees, partners, or is self-employed and, in addition, does at least one of the following:

  1. Maintains a fixed place of business within the City;
  2. Owns or leases real property within the City for profit;
  3. Maintains a stock of tangible, personal property in the City for sale in the ordinary course of business;
  4. Conducts continuous solicitation within the City related to such business; or
  5. Utilizes the streets of the City in connection with the operation of such business (other than for the mere transportation from a site outside the City, through the City, to a destination outside the City.)

Institutions who are exempt from the Payroll Preparation Tax as a result of their status as a nonprofit are required to file quarterly returns claiming their exemption.

Returns submitted after May 31, 2025, will be subject to penalty and interest on the balances due.

The Payroll Preparation Tax is a tax levied separately by both the Scranton School District and the City of Scranton. The 2025 Payroll Preparation Tax rate for the Scranton School District is 0.7553 percent and the 2025 Payroll Preparation Tax rate for the City of Scranton is 0.2787 percent. The combined 2025 Payroll Preparation Tax rate is 1.034 percent.

The City of Scranton and the Scranton School District have both appointed Berkheimer Tax Innovations, Inc. to administer the Payroll Preparation Tax on their behalf. Tax forms are

available on Berkheimer’s website at hab-inc.com/pptforms. Additional information, including Frequently Asked Questions, can be found at scrantonpa.gov/payroll-prep-tax-information, https://www.scrsd.org/departments/business-office and www.hab-inc.com/ppt-faq.

Please direct all questions regarding the Payroll Preparation Tax to Berkheimer by emailing ebpt@goberk.com or by calling (610) 599-3140.

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Misericordia University Announces Spring 2025 Dean’s List

Students at Misericordia University qualify for the dean’s list with a 3.55 grade point average or higher. The following students were named to the dean’s list for the Spring 2025 semester:

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Megan Aaron, Lehighton, PA; Cole Abbruzzese, Staten Island, NY; Siwar Abdo, Dallas, PA; Madison Adams, Horseheads, NY; Elizabeth Adebola, Perth Amboy, NJ; Maureen Aiple, Frederick, MD; Matthew Albrecht, Wyoming, PA; Dalton Alexander, Montoursville, PA; Casey Allen, Forest, VA; Emma Allen, Milford, PA; Danilsy Amador Tejeda, Scranton, PA; Chloe Amadori, Landing, NJ; Melanie Amato, Montrose, PA; Owen Amato, Shamokin, PA; Lauren Amend, Mountain Top, PA; Kristen Anderson, Long Pond, PA; Robert Anderson, Mcadoo, PA; Cameron Annis, Coal Township, PA; Brian Antigua, Duryea, PA; Abigail Armitage, Avoca, PA; Megan Armitage, Avoca, PA; Matthew Ash, Sweet Valley, PA; Aleia Atherton, Wilkes Barre, PA; Bradley Augenstein, Duryea, PA; Bianka Avila, Plains, PA; Timothy Avrine, Potomac, MD;

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Abigail Backes, Scranton, PA; Lexi Baggett, Shavertown, PA; Michael Baker, Hillsborough, NJ; Tyler Baker, Cogan Station, PA; Makayla Banks, Nanticoke, PA; Erynn Barancho, Plains, PA; Mason Baranski, Wyoming, PA; Samantha Bardonner, Fogelsville, PA; Sabrina Barlow, Dallas, PA; Bella Bartashus, New Phila, PA; Jacob Becker, Honesdale, PA; Kayla Beebe, Wyalusing, PA; Hayden Best, Elizabethtown, PA; Connor Bevan, Bethlehem, PA; Krista Biago, Plains, PA; Skylar Bianchi, Eynon, PA; Rebecca Biddinger, Sugar Notch, PA; Peter Bielfeld, Hawley, PA; Olivia Bilbow, Mountain Top, PA; Richard Billings, Fayetteville, NC; Makenna Bish, Millville, PA; Owen Blake, Shavertown, PA; Emma Blakiewicz, South Abington Twp, PA; Emma Blaszczak, Plymouth Mtng, PA; Madison Blauch, Palmyra, PA; Dayonna Bobbett, Wilkes Barre, PA; Ryan Bonin, West Wyoming, PA; Ronald Borden, Wrightstown, NJ; Kylee Bork, Wilkes Barre, PA; Alexis Bowman, Tamaqua, PA; William Brady, Mountain Top, PA; Madison Brdaric, Shavertown, PA; Aaliyah Brennan, Harveys Lake, PA; Sophia Brigidi, North Wales, PA; Allyson Brodie, Hanover Twp, PA; Rianna Brooks, York, PA; Ava Brower, Reading, PA; Brayden Brown, Montoursville, PA; Michael Brown, West Wyoming, PA; Patrick Brown, Lincroft, NJ; Isabella Buchman, Macungie, PA; Rylie Bucknavage, Harveys Lake, PA; Arianna Bugno, Pittston, PA; Macie Buhay, Catawissa, PA; Derek Burcik, Pottsville, PA; Joshua Burger, Montoursville, PA; Cory Burgess, Easton, PA; Chloe Burke, Muncy Valley, PA; Elizabeth Burney, Pittston, PA; Andrew Burns, Freeland, PA; Ella Burns, Dallas, PA; Jonathan Burns, Susquehanna, PA; Peyton Burns, Dallas, PA; Kaitlyn Burton, Medford Lakes, NJ;

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Lauren Callahan, Harveys Lake, PA; Kelly Cama, Shohola, PA; Jaxson Campese, Howell, NJ; Madison Candela, Beach Lale, PA; Christina Capone, New Milford, NJ; Melanie Carbo, Farmingdale, NY; Ava Carey, Courtdale, PA; Emma Carey, Shickshinny, PA; Brady Carmody, Honesdale, PA; Jordan Carmosino, Ringwood, NJ; Karla Carrasco Lezama, Bartonsville, PA; Samantha Casey, Springfield, NJ; Isabella Cassano, Shavertown, PA; Jonathan Castlegrant, Parlin, NJ; Litzy Castro, Wilkes Barre, PA; Colin Cavanaugh, West Long Branch, NJ; Damian Cavuto, Wyoming, PA; Jerome Cebula, Elkton, MD; Noah Ceklosky, Wapwallopen, PA; Arianna Champi, Dupont, PA; Arvel Chandler, Scranton, PA; Alexi Chervenitski, Shavertown, PA; Jordan Chmielewski, Scranton, PA; Rebecca Chmiola, Scott Twp, PA; Devin Chollette, Scranton, PA; Adam Chonko, Stillwater, PA; Blaine Christ, Laurys Sta, PA; Abigail Christman, Lehighton, PA; Paige Christopher, Factoryville, PA; Marina Ciavarella, Hanover Twp, PA; Ella Cipriani, Staten Island, NY; Zachary Clarke, Perryville, MD; Benjamin Clendening, Langhorne, PA; Matthew Coates, Cranford, NJ; Kira Cohan, Brick, NJ; Megan Collins, Sayre, PA; Joshua Colon, Vineland, NJ; Abigail Conti, Green Lane, PA; Carlie Coombs, Bloomsburg, PA; Owen Cordner, Harrisburg, PA; Nadia Costagliola, Pittston, PA; Connor Cranage, Great Bend, PA; Izabella Crawford, Benton, PA; Trent Creasy, Auburn, PA; Erin Cridge, Salem, OR; Quinn Crispell, Swoyersville, PA; Claire Cunningham, Wilkes Barre, PA; Julius Currie, Nesquehoning, PA;

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Daniel D’Amato, Deer Park, NY; Aiden D’Ambrosio, Manorville, NY; Charlene Daisey, Wapwallopen, PA; Eden Daku-Treas, Northumberlnd, PA; Hayden Dallam, Dover, PA; Madelyn Dalley, Kingston, PA; Isabella Dalmas, Nanticoke, PA; Taylor Dalmas, Sugar Notch, PA; Owen Daminger, Milton, DE; Braden Darling, Norwalk, CT; Ainsley Daubert, Noxen, PA; Emily Davis, Hughesville, PA; Isabella Davis, Levittown, PA; Abigail Davitt, Duryea, PA; Ryan DeBellis, Nazareth, PA; Taylor Deiter, Sunbury, PA; Sienna Delfino, Dunmore, PA; Aracelia Denhalter, Dingmans Fry, PA; Talon Denniston, Saylorsburg, PA; Ainsley Derck, Dalmatia, PA; Samantha DeSantis, Morton, PA; Joseph DiIorio, Hillsborough, NJ; Kayleigh Dimas, Seymour, CT; Gabriella Dobek, New Egypt, NJ; Bridget Doherty, Coventry, CT; Joseph Dolci, Toms River, NJ; Kara Domzalski, Shavertown, PA; Thomas Donaghy, Havertown, PA; Juliana Donato, Marlton, NJ; Margaret Donish, Freeland, PA; Thomas Doran, Dallas, PA; Lauren Dowd, Middlesex, NJ; Olivia Dowling, Shavertown, PA; Cara Doyle, Woolwich Twp, NJ; Madeline Doyle, Port Carbon, PA; Kentrina Drake, Beach Lake, PA; Maggie Duda, Mineola, NY; Janelle Dudek, Pittston TWP, PA; Kaila Dunn, Milford, PA; David Durko, Ashley, PA; Jack Durphy, Hatboro, PA; Hanna Dutzer, Hazle Townnship, PA;

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Jennifer Eddy, Shickshinny, PA; Anthony Edwardi, Sea Isle City, NJ; James Eng, Wasaga Beach, ON; Alyssa Evans, Nanticoke, PA;

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Amy Fago, Hawley, PA; Ella Farrer, Mansfield, PA; Jackson Fehnel, Bath, PA; Rafael Fernandez, Wernersville, PA; Antonio Ferraro, Everett, PA; Anthony Feudale, Coal Township, PA; Rebecca Fick, Dallas, PA; Brenna Field, Burlington, NJ; Molly Fielding, Dallas, PA; Adrianna Filler, Sugarloaf, PA; Ethan Finch, Rome, PA; Olivia Finlay, Staten Island, NY; Wyatt Fischer, St Petersburg, FL; Taylar Fisher, Athens, PA; Teagan Fissel, Susquehanna, PA; Addysen Fitzgerald, Carlisle, PA; Aiden Fitzgerald, Sinking Spg, PA; Michael Flax, Mullica Hill, NJ; Harrison Follett, Centennial, CO; Tamsin Formon, Raleigh, NC; William Forrester, Calgary, AB; Avery Fortuner, Clifford Twp, PA; Amber Frailey, Bartonsville, PA; Lindsey Franchella, Shickshinny, PA; Paige Frank, Shavertown, PA; Nathaniel Fronheiser, Mertztown, PA; Annabelle Fry, Lansdowne, PA; Casey Funesti, Montvale, NJ;

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Victoria Galicki, Dingmans Fry, PA; Caelan Gallagher, Dallas, PA; Jerzey Gallagher, Ashely, PA; John Gallagher, West Chester, PA; Carmen Garcia, Wilkes Barre, PA; Lilo Garrett, Egg Harbor Township, NJ; Abigail Garrity, Pottsville, PA; Isabella Gartner, Monroe Township, NJ; Cassandra Genduso, Kings Park, NY; Emma Genners, Elysburg, PA; Makenzie Gentzyel, Coudersport, PA; Andrew George, Clay, NY; Kiele George Peterman, Westminster, MD; Jason Giambrone, Staten Island, NY; Kentaro Giannetti, Alexandria, VA; Melissa Giomboni, Plains, PA; Anthony Giovinazzo, Edwardsville, PA; Brooklyn Giovinazzo, Edwardsville, PA; Cayley Goble, Dalton, PA; Joseph Gonsauls, New Albany, PA; Alexandra Gordon, Brooklyn, NY; Grace Graf, New Milford, PA; Mary Grasso, Goshen, NY; Isabella Gravanda, Wilbraham, MA; Lucy Greco, Lansford, PA; Sarah Greco, Hazleton, PA; Jacob Greenfield, Harding, PA; Tessily Gregory, Dallas, PA; Zachary Griffin, Wake Forest, NC; Bryant Groff, Millmont, PA; Brooke Gronau, Pt Pleasant, NJ; Robert Gronwald, Lebanon, NJ; Jocelyn Grosch, Sinking Spg, PA; Gabriella Guglielmo, Freehold, NJ; Edward Gustin, Downingtown, PA; Megan Guziewicz, Scranton, PA;

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Jaden Haig, Yardley, PA; Hailey Halagarda, Avoca, PA; Reagan Halbach, Shavertown, PA; Magdalyn Hallman, West Wyoming, PA; Jayden Halstead, Wilkes Barre, PA; Adithya Hanakere Virupaksha, Bangalore, ; Brian Hannah, Tunkhannock, PA; Sarah Hardy, Merrimack, NH; Cherish Harkless, Randallstown, MD; Adison Harner, Boyertown, PA; Reagan Harner, Boyertown, PA; Haley Harper, North Wales, PA; Jeana Harrison, Bel Air, MD; Hannah Hashimoto, Mahwah, NJ; Ryan Hauer, Elysburg, PA; Andrew Hayes, Hershey, PA; Callie Hayman, Jim Thorpe, PA; Emma Hayman, Benton, PA; Deven Hazlak, White Haven, PA; McKenzie Heck, Blandon, PA; Riley Heller, Wapwallopen, PA; Gavin Henderson, Scranton, PA; Bryan Henry, Drexel Hill, PA; Katie Herring, Tremont, PA; Elliotte Hershey, Lancaster, PA; Caisey Heyman, Belle Harbor, NY; Linda Hidalgo, Phillipsburg, NJ; Aiden Hidlay, Bloomsburg, PA; Dylan Hillegass, Warrington, PA; Nicholas Hinkley, Jessup, PA; Paige Hittinger, Bethlehem, PA; Alana Hoats, West Wyoming, PA; Celeste Hoffman, Palmerton, PA; Kelly Hogerty, Green Brook, NJ; Eric Honold, Wantage, NJ; Nathan Horn, Cogan Station, PA; Hannah Hosey, Noxen, PA; Anna Howlett, Scranton, PA; Jacob Hoy, Elysburg, PA; Veronica Huresky, Boonton, NJ; Madison Hushon, Delta, PA; Chad Hutchins, Dallas, PA; Jonathan Hutorsky, Staten Island, NY;

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Isiah Ives, Lansdale, PA;

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Ron-Schlepher Jacques, York, PA; Max Jamieson, Arlington, VA; Morgan Janeski, Exeter, PA; Santino Jannotte, Macomb, MI; Maura Jenceleski, Nanticoke, PA; Jordyn Johnson, Woolwich Twp, NJ; Natalee Johnson, Milford, PA; Allison Jones, Harveys Lake, PA; Halle Jones, Dallas, PA; Sarah Journey, Lititz, PA; Jaret Jystad, Callao, VA;

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Madison Kammer, Waymart, PA; Ryan Karbach, Berlin, NJ; Carmella Karcutskie, Harding, PA; Ella Katzman, Harriman, NY; Misha Kazmierski, Dallas, PA; Samantha Kazmirek, South Amboy, NJ; Cole Kebea, Watchung, NJ; Elizabeth Kelly, Hamilton, NJ; Morgan Kelly, Frackville, PA; Raine Kelly, Narrowsburg, NY; Taylor Kenney, Effort, PA; Cassie Kern, Dallas, PA; Edna Kiefer, Apalachin, NY; JoDee King, Tunkhannock, PA; Aydan Kirby, Macungie, PA; Nicholas Kirkessner, Harrisburg, PA; Kaitlin Kisner, Ulster, PA; Olivia Kiwak, Harding, PA; Darren Kline, Greencastle, PA; Erica Kline, Mountain Top, PA; Max Kneidinger, Barto, PA; Tyler Knoop, Reading, PA; Margaret Koester, Sparta, NJ; Skylar Kohler, Lehighton, PA; Patrick Kolcharno, Peckville, PA; Layla Kolodzieski, Avoca, PA; Remember Konkle, Montoursville, PA; Mya Koppenhaver, Lykens, PA; Dylan Kostik, Wyoming, PA; Eric Kotkowski, Framingham, MA; Caroline Kovacs, Randolph, NJ; Rachel Kowal, Milford, PA; Kurtis Kowalski, Hunlock Creek, PA; Sarah Kowalski, Burlington, NJ; Jeffrey Kozerski, Bear Crk Twp, PA; Ryan Krakosky, Shavertown, PA; Korbin Kramer, Shamokin, PA; Isabella Krashnak, Jenkins Twp, PA; Lily Kratz, Nanticoke, PA; Emily Krevey, Pittston, PA; Isabella Kropiewnicki, Nanticoke, PA; Courtney Krushin, Wilkes Barre, PA; Ethan Kryman, Douglassville, PA; Zachary Kuhar, Perkiomenville, PA; Ashley Kuhn, Slatington, PA; Layla Kunkel, Tamaqua, PA; Kiera Kupsho, Drums, PA; Sabrina Kyttle, Exeter, PA;

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Naviah Labar, Mountain Top, PA; Caitlin Landgraf, Allentown, NJ; John Langeraap, Sparta, NJ; Corbin Lankford, Moscow, PA; Anna Lanks, Jersey Shore, PA; Megan Lasher, Harding, PA; Olivia Latoski, Wyoming, PA; Alissa Laudenslager, Kingston, PA; Ava Laukaitis, Flemington, NJ; Kristianna Law, Stroudsburg, PA; Kevin Lazdowsky, Scranton, PA; Julia Lazo, Mountain Top, PA; Emily Leahy, Hunlock Creek, PA; Alaina Leisenring, Williamsport, PA; Alyson Lenker, Wilkes Barre, PA; Gianna Lennox, Lansdale, PA; Marah Leo, Benton, PA; Andrew Lewis, Dallas, PA; Olivia Lidle, Scranton, PA; Samuel Lincoln, Canton, CT; Alyssa Little, Shavertown, PA; Jasen Lobacz, Hunlock Creek, PA; Rachel LoFaso, Farmingdale, NY; Sara Lombardi, Malverne, NY; Alexandra Long, Cherry Hill, NJ; Michael Long, Chalfont, PA; Samantha Lorenzo, Staten Island, NY; Evan Lukowich, Nanticoke, PA; Jonathan Lush, Pickering, ON; Zackery Lussier, Hollis, NH; Enesa Ly, Scranton, PA; Tracey Lyles, Dallas, PA; Rayna Lymper, Cherry Hill, NJ; Sarah Lynn, Newville, PA;

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Riley Macaluso, Shamokin, PA; Shane Macko, Tunkhannock, PA; Colin Madan, Tunkhannock, PA; Kate Mager, Colts Neck, NJ; Riley Makausky, Swoyersville, PA; Corrina Maldonado, Scranton, PA; Emma Maley, Sparrow Bush, NY; Emily Mann, Melbourne, FL; Ruth Mann, Bethlehem, PA; Meagan Manzella, Dallas, PA; Mckenna Mapes, Sugar Run, PA; Joseph Marczak, Hatboro, PA; Kaitlyn Marley, Hazle Townshp, PA; Colin Marshall, Dallas, PA; Kayla Marsicano, E Brunswick, NJ; Anne Martin, Marlton, NJ; Joshua Martinez, Old Bridge, NJ; John Matlock, Trucksville, PA; Christian Mazza, Tabernacle, NJ; Keira McCaffrey, Mineola, NY; Amanda McCormick, Harding, PA; Chase McCray, Cape May Ch, NJ; Darya McDevitt, Honey Brook, PA; Jacob McDonough, Wallingford, PA; Connor McGee, Pelion, SC; Erin McGee, Peckville, PA; Emilia McGoldrick, Newington, CT; Owen McGuffey, South Orange, NJ; Kaitlyn McIntyre, Factoryville, PA; Tavian McKenna, Kingston, PA; Shelby McLendon, Upper Darby, PA; Daniella McMillin, Stanhope, NJ; Alexis McMullen, Gettysburg, PA; Bennett McNamara, Minersville, PA; Christopher Meehan, Howell, NJ; Rebecca Meehan, Harvey’s Lake, PA; Mary Mellody, Dunmore, PA; Victoria Melton, Otisville, NY; Esabella Mendola, Wilkes Barre, PA; Jyanna Mendola, Wilkes Barre, PA; Kaylee Mescal, Hazlet Twp, NJ; Regina Messenger, Toms River, NJ; Lachlan Messner, Factoryville, PA; Lily Metress, Burke, VA; Zachary Micciche, Salisbury, MA; Yariadna Mieszkuc, Port Jervis, NY; Jesse Mikoliczyk, Harding, PA; Jennifer Milisits, Northampton, PA; Ashlynn Miller, Albrightsville, PA; Chelsea Miller, Mifflinburg, PA; Delaney Miller, Pasadena, MD; Trevor Miller, Mountain Top, PA; Helen Minnick, Ashley, PA; Amanda Misson, Wyoming, PA; Leiry Montalvo, Nanticoke, PA; Angelena Montefour, Carbondale, PA; Kayla Montemarano, Staten Island, NY; Alivia Morales, Howell, NJ; William Moran, Olney, MD; Lorena Morgan, Pringle, PA; Ashley Morgus, Johnson City, NY; Gavin Morris, Blandon, PA; Silas Morrison, Keene, NH; Madison Morrow, Landisburg, PA; Michael Moscatelli, Pittston, PA; Lauren Mosier, Weedville, PA; Abigail Mosteller, Quarryville, PA; Ava Mullally, Honesdale, PA; Reid Murray, Stuyvesant, NY; Sarah Myrthel, Shickshinny, PA;

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Kathryn Napierala, Endicott, NY; Rylie Nasso, Staten Island, NY; Ava Nastasiak, Harveys Lake, PA; Isabella Nee, Old Forge, PA; Kaitlyn Nervegna, Pleasant Vly, NY; Sophia Newcomer, Dallastown, PA; Matthew Nice, Shavertown, PA; Alexus Nichols, Nanticoke, PA; Emily Nichols, Tunkhannock, PA; Jordan Nichols, Dallas, PA; Alexandria Nicoletti, Wilkes Barre, PA; Jennifer Nicometo, Orchard Park, NY; Abigail Nolan, Lincroft, NJ; Ariana Nolter, Coal Township, PA; Anthony Numssen, Warwick, NY;

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Dylan O’Connor, Levittown, NY; Grace O’Donnell, Shavertown, PA; Daniel O’Keefe, Lake Ariel, PA; Maxwell Oliver, Ramsey, NJ; Olivia Olley, Selbyville, DE;

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Jillian Packard, Towanda, PA; Aidan Paduck, Harveys Lake, PA; Kaydence Palfreyman, Dallas, PA; Kayla Pardue, Dalton, PA; Mikayla Paribelli, Clintondale, NY; Maddison Park, Dallas, PA; Paloma Parreno, Dallas, PA; David Parry, Tunkhannock, PA; Nicholas Passaniti, Moosic, PA; Abigail Pecha, Kingston, PA; Alexandra Pehala, Dallas, PA; Nadia Peimany, Mountain Top, PA; Olivia Peleschak, Port Carbon, PA; Nicholas Pelliccia, Harding, PA; Bruna Pereira, Hunlock Creek, PA; Cameron Perry, Smithfield, ME; Paige Perry, Wysox, PA; Joseph Peters, Dallas, PA; Mary Peters, Yardley, PA; Meghan Peters, Uppr Chichstr, PA; Dara Philippen, Hawley, PA; Alexis Phillips, Scranton, PA; Sophia Piccolotti, Dallas, PA; Camille Pinterich, Berwick, PA; Jared Piontkowski, Nanticoke, PA; Spencer Pisani, Lake Grove, NY; Anna Pittarelli, Ocean, NJ; Ashley Pitz, Elma, NY; Riley Piwowarski, Olyphant, PA; Gabrielle Pleska, Forest City, PA; Jeffrey Policarpio, New Providence, NJ; Helena Polinsky, Orwigsburg, PA; Ethan Poor, Fort Drum, NY; Colby Powell, Dallas, PA; Brayden Powers, Duryea, PA; Kirsten Prefer, Lincroft, NJ; Brooke Price, Spring Lake, NJ; Amanda Prinzi, Staten Island, NY; Matthew Prociak, Wilkes Barre, PA; Cassandra Puco, Netcong, NJ; Mark Purrington, Denville, NJ; Trinity Pylypczuk, Woodbury, NJ;

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Devin Rachwal, Baldwinsville, NY; Richard Ragonese, Stony Brook, NY; Dylan Ramirez, Easton, PA; Madisen Raposo, Middletown, NY; Christina Rasa, Perryville, MD; Michaela Raub, Stroudsburg, PA; Kylie Reed, Waymart, PA; Kassidy Reedy, Lewisburg, PA; Adam Regan, Braintree, MA; Jack Regenye, West Chester, PA; Olivia Reichert, Lancaster, PA; Julia Reid, Audubon, PA; Delaney Reinhart, Lebanon, PA; Gabriel Reis, Tenafly, NJ; Molly Reott, Dallas, PA; Logan Richards, Hummelstown, PA; Savannah Richards, Pottstown, PA; Kelsey Richmond, Blandon, PA; Ashley Riha, Hopatcong, NJ; Emma Rinaldi, Pittston, PA; Alaina Ritz, Tunkhannock, PA; Cassidy Rivenburgh, Mayfield, PA; Antoine Robidoux-Hurtubise, Laval, QC; Sera Robin, Nesquehoning, PA; Alyssa Robinson, McAlisterville, PA; Ava Rockey, Oak Ridge, NJ; Jiselle Rodriguez, Scranton, PA; Madison Rodriguez, Scranton, PA; Alexandra Rogers, Towanda, PA; Taylor Rohrbach, Northumberland, PA; Megan Roman, Coal Township, PA; Emily Romanowski, Lake Ariel, PA; Juliana Romero, Emmaus, PA; Samantha Romero, Kingston, PA; Noah Romig, Middleburg, PA; Nathan Rosenski, Clarks Green, PA; Emily Rotella, Franklin Lks, NJ; Anthony Rucci, Toms River, NJ; Gianna Russo, Scranton, PA; Katherine Ryan, Dillsburg, PA; Alyssa Ryman, Wilkes Barre, PA;

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Glenn Sadler, Dillsburg, PA; Michael Saladino, Ledgewood, NJ; Maressa Salansky, Nicholson, PA; Schalee Salvo, Harveys Lake, PA; Sean Sanpietro, Lincroft, NJ; Nicholas Sapp, Monroe, NY; Madison Satterfield, Jersey Shore, PA; Shawn Satterfield, Wilmington, DE; Derik Sauve, Mechanicsburg, PA; Hannah Sayre, Sweet Valley, PA; Michael Scarpulla, Marlton, NJ; Emma Schaedler, Harrisburg, PA; John Scheimreif, Evesham, NJ; Erica Scheinberg, Manahawkin, NJ; Corbin Schiebel, Hamilton, IN; Jake Schmelzer, Sparrows Pt, MD; John Schmidt, Mountainside, NJ; Jenna Schreffler, Klingerstown, PA; Jenna Schuda, Downingtown, PA; Gannon Schwalm, Dover, PA; Gabriella Schwartz, Saylorsburg, PA; Lisa Schwartztrauber, Carbondale, PA; Alyssa Schweiss, Kingston, PA; Rory Scialabba, Westfield, NJ; Gabriella Scott, Covington Twp, PA; Jack Sedito, New Fairfield, CT; Nora Seeherman, Wilkes Barre, PA; Noah Segal, Gilbertsville, PA; Jennifer Selbi, Shenandoah, PA; Dominic Selvenis, S Abingtn Twp, PA; Rachael Sennett, Wilkes Barre, PA; Polina Serbina, Mountain Top, PA; TJ Serkiz, Johnson City, NY; Kaitlyn Shatzel, Lake Hopatcong, NJ; Logan Shaver, Tunkhannock, PA; Caleb Shea, Beacon Falls, CT; Dana Sherman-Chakan, Shavertown, PA; Rachel Shook, Noxen, PA; Ashley Shpock, Drums, PA; Eleanor Shuleski, Wilkes Barre, PA; Abigail Shull, Etters, PA; Ryan Shulman, Hampton, NJ; Martie Shupp, Laceyville, PA; Victoria Slusark, Tunkhannock, PA; Morgan Slusser, West Pittston, PA; Jada Smith, Leesburg, VA; Madison Smith, Plains, PA; Olivia Smith, Tunkhannock, PA; Riley Smith, Laceyville, PA; Brooks Snider, New Entrprise, PA; Nicholas Solema, Wintersville, OH; Madeline Solomon, Swoyersville, PA; Caitlin Somerville, Warminster, PA; Lacey Sorber, Hunlock Creek, PA; Joseph Souder, Pringle, PA; Victoria Spaciano, Shavertown, PA; Scott Spako, Wilkes Barre, PA; Nickolas Spiccioli, Kingston, PA; Brendan Stanley, Hicksville, NY; Meghan Starosta, Shavertown, PA; Trey Stasse, Byram Twp, NJ; Brittany Staudinger, S Abingtn Twp, PA; Sarah Steeber, Shickshinny, PA; Alyssa Steenback, Clarks Summit, PA; Tyler Stoudt, Port Deposit, MD; Eli Stoute, Long Valley, NJ; Morgan Stover, Seneca, PA; Colin Stow, Oak Park, IL; Rachel Strange, Hunlock Creek, PA; Emma Stroud, Sweet Valley, PA; Allyson Stroup, Lykens, PA; Hunter Stuart, Warwick, NY; Madelyn Stuart, Harveys Lake, PA; Alexander Sturans, Poughkeepsie, NY; Lauren Sullivan, Williamsport, PA; Ryan Supancik, New Milford, PA; Jessica Suski, Seven Fields, PA; Caitlin Sweeney, Staten Island, NY;

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Jasmine Talbot, Harveys Lake, PA; Michael Talerico, Duryea, PA; Ryan Tarreto, Dallas, PA; Sydney Taylor, Bethlehem, PA; Brianna Tejeda Zoquier, Hazleton, PA; Caroline Tenberge, Rockaway, NJ; Katelyn Tereska, Harveys Lake, PA; Teresa Thomas, Lake Jackson, TX; Gina Thompson, Stratford, CT; Kara Thourot, Brodheadsville, PA; William Timar, Havertown, PA; Myles Tirpak, Shavertown, PA; Ashtyn Torbert, Camden Wyo, DE; Jack Tos, Burlington, ON; Jaelyn Trinidad, Bethlehem, PA; Madison Tullo, Williston Pk, NY;

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Rachel Ulrich, Shillington, PA; Madison Urwin, Millersburg, PA; Ella Utt, Bloomsburg, PA;

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Ryan Vallach, Dallas, PA; Loren VanWieren, Pine Bush, NY; Ava Venuto, Bound Brook, NJ; Brendan Vettraino, Clay, MI; Maria Villano, Dallas, PA; Nicholas Vincelli, Shavertown, PA; Chloe Vinnacombe, Larksville, PA; Rocco Viscito, Bethlehem, PA; Teagan Vokes, Dalton, PA; Amanda Voll, Springville, PA;

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Reilly Wagner, Scott Township, PA; Taylor Walker, Sayre, PA; Jacob Warburton, Tunkhannock, PA; Shane Ward, Glastonbury, CT; Julia Warren, Plains, PA; Matthew Warren, Clarks Summit, PA; Mitchell Watt, Shoemakersville, PA; Ryan Weber, Long Valley, NJ; Audry Weiss, Middletown, DE; Hannah Werle, Carlisle, PA; Kaelyn Wettlaufer, Dushore, PA; Daniel Wheeler, Shavertown, PA; Danielle Whitman, Avoca, PA; Joshua Wickard, Sweet Valley, PA; Andrew Wilk, Shavertown, PA; Alexa Williams, Roaring Bk Tp, PA; Braeden Williams, Hilton, NY; Kelly Williams, Shavertown, PA; Taylor Windheim, Pittsford, NY; Kaila Windsor, Dallas, PA; Evan Wittig, Pennsburg, PA; Jacob Wolfe, West Hazleton, PA; Emily Woss, Mountain Top, PA; Corbin Wright, Pittston, PA; Vivian Wright, Dallas, PA; Chloe Wyberski, Edwardsville, PA; Alexander Wyrsch, Manahawkin, NJ;

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Matthew Yarborough, Leesburg, VA; Hunter Yarnell, Stillwater, PA; Ashleigh Yedlock, Mountain Top, PA; Lane Yergey, Boyertown, PA; Emma Yordy, Millville, PA; Caroline York, Blandon, PA; Matthew Yula, Sicklerville, NJ; Natalia Yunez, Allentown, PA; Matthew Yurko, Schwenksville, PA;

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Angelina Zammito, Hopatcong, NJ; Sara Zelaya, Conshohocken, PA; Isabella Zelinski, Harding, PA; Hope Zenger, Montrose, PA; Alexa Ziegler, Pine Grove, PA; Jennette Ziemba, Cape May Ch, NJ; Ryan Zimmerman, Harleysville, PA; Nicole Zurawski, Mountain Top, PA; Grace Zywiczynski, Holland, NY;

University of Scranton With Widener University on New 3+3 Dual Admissions Agreement

The University of Scranton and Widener University Commonwealth Law School signed a new 3+3 dual admissions agreement, providing an expedited and cost-effective route for students to earn both their bachelor’s degree and juris doctor in just six years. This innovative program allows students to bypass the traditional seven-year timeline, cutting down on tuition expenses and speeding up their entry into the legal field.

The agreement will allow Scranton students who meet program requirements to be eligible for admission to the prestigious law school after three years. The accelerated academic program allows highly qualified and motivated students to earn both a bachelor’s degree from Scranton and juris doctor degree from Widener Law Commonwealth.

“The University of Scranton has long been a source of many of our most outstanding students – individuals who go on to lead impactful legal careers,” said andré douglas pond cummings, J.D., dean of Widener Law Commonwealth. “This 3+3 agreement formalizes that bond, allowing motivated Scranton students to begin their legal education in what would traditionally be their senior year of college. It saves time and resources while aligning beautifully with Scranton’s Jesuit mission of service – an ethos that mirrors our own commitment to access to justice and producing attorneys dedicated to serving the public good.”

“This 3+3 with Widener Commonwealth Law builds upon several existing such partnerships to provide our students with yet another excellent option. Our Scranton students can benefit from our strong liberal arts undergraduate education, which we know will serve them well to become ethical critical thinkers who can write and speak effectively. Then they take our transformative education as they study the law at Widener and in turn live out the Catholic, Jesuit mission in the promotion of social justice as an attorney,” said Carolyn McNamara Barry, Ph.D., dean of Scranton’s College of Arts and Sciences.

“The University of Scranton students are always impressive, and their contributions to the law school and the legal profession make a positive impact on their communities,” said Matthew Kerns, associate dean of admissions at Widener Law Commonwealth. “This agreement saves Scranton students valuable time and money when completing their degrees so that they can quickly progress into their professional careers.”

Located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Widener Law Commonwealth offers a unique advantage through its proximity to state government agencies, courts and a robust network of legal professionals. A strong focus on mentorship and applied learning prepares students for the rigors of legal practice in a dynamic and supportive environment.

“I was particularly impressed by Widener Law Commonwealth’s noteworthy track record in providing access to a wide range of students to pursue law school, as well as sending so many of their graduates onto successful careers as public servants in the state of Pennsylvania,” said Dean Barry.

To be eligible for the program, students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA while at Scranton and must have completed at least 90 credits overall (a minimum of 63 at Scranton) before enrolling at Widener. The program is open to all Scranton students considering attending law school. Additional information can be found on Scranton’s pre-law webpage.

The agreement is effective beginning with students whose anticipated matriculation date to Widener Commonwealth is August 2026.

The University of Scranton and Widener University Commonwealth Law School have signed an admission agreement that will allow Scranton students who meet program requirements to be eligible to earn a bachelor’s degree from Scranton and a juris doctor (JD) degree from Widener Law School in six, rather than seven years. At the agreement signing are, seated from left: Matthew Kerns, J.D., associate dean of admissions, and andré douglas pond cummings, J.D., dean, Widener University Commonwealth Law School; and, Carolyn McNamara Barry, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and Matthew Meyer, Ph.D., professor of philosophy and pre-law advisor, The University of Scranton.

NAMI Encourages Individuals Affected by Mental Illness to Share Their Story

Katie Spencer, NAMI Services Leader and Momma Bears maternal mental health facilitator

This May NAMI Northeast Region PA is observing Mental Health Awareness Month by launching a campaign that will continue through June of 2026 to encourage people affected by mental illness to share their story.  The campaign “In Every Story, There’s Strength,” will highlight the resilience and diverse experiences that shape mental health journeys within the community. 

 “The spotlight that this observance in May provides is an opportunity to increase education about mental illness, have meaningful conversations that help remove the stigma that surrounds it, and create important community connections that offer support to individuals living with mental illness and their families,” Executive Director Marie Onukiavage said, adding “Our storytelling campaign will celebrate the power of individuals using their voice to fuel connection, understanding, and hope all year long for those navigating their own mental health journey.”

Since 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been a driving force in addressing the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health conditions. Now, more than ever, is a great time to think about being part of this movement. Whether by sharing your story, spreading awareness, or advocating for change, every action helps break the stigma and build a more supportive world for all.

Part of NAMI’s model for helping is that support groups and other programs to help individuals affected by mental illness are led by persons with lived experience. NAMI Services Leader and Momma Bears maternal mental health support group facilitator Katie Spencer knows the power her voice has. As a woman who experienced maternal mental health concerns herself, she shares her story and helps others to find their voice so they will find the help and hope that she did. 

Spencer said, “After months of struggling, I finally got connected with a mental health professional that specializes in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. It was very challenging to find a local professional but once I did, I slowly started to feel like myself again. My pregnancies and postpartum periods were some of the most challenging times in my life, but my children are by far my greatest blessings and have helped shape me into the advocate I am today. It was through my darkest days that I am still inspired to do more for moms and families.”

NAMI Northeast Region PA will officially kick off its storytelling campaign at the Hawley Spring Run: A Race for Mental Wellness on Saturday, May 31 in Hawley. The run/walk begins at 10AM but the event starts at 9AM with resource tables and a basket raffle. 

UNC’s Year-Round Farmers Markets Move Outdoors for Spring/Summer Season

United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania (UNC) is excited to announce that its two-year-round Farmers Markets are moving outdoors for the summer season. From fresh produce, local meat and eggs, bread and baked goods, artisan items, and more, there’s something for everyone. Shop locally, support small businesses, and enjoy the warmer weather!

Our Carbondale Farmers Market will move outdoors on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at UNC’s Fallbrook Community Center located at 185 Fallbrook Street in Carbondale. This season includes an exciting new feature — Wine by the Glass from Talerico’s Tropical Winery. Additionally, every purchase made at the Carbondale Farmers Market from now through June 5 will be entered into a drawing to win two season passes to Lakeland Orchard and Roba’s Family Farm. The market is open every Thursday, year-round, and the current hours are 2 pm to 7 pm.

Our South Side Farmers Market will move outdoors on Saturday, May 24, 2025, to the corner of 526 Cedar Avenue and Alder Street in Scranton. This year starts with a special pop-up vendor El Buen Amigo featuring authentic Mexican cuisine. Marketgoers can also enjoy fresh vegetables from Endless Roots Farm and delicious varieties of coffee from Caffe Fresco. The market is open every Saturday, year-round from 10 am to 1 pm.

Kim and Andrew’s Farm Market will be at each market with their canned and fresh products.

SNAP/EBT is accepted at both markets. Benefit cardholders can receive an additional $2 for every $4 spent through the Food Bucks incentive program. For more information on SNAP/EBT, Food Bucks, or to become a cooking demonstrator, contact Lee Eckardt, Farmers Market Manager, at fm@uncnepa.org.

Carbondale Farmers Market is funded in part by a Collaborative Philanthropy Grant from AllOne Foundation & Charities and is also supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Neighborhood Partnership Program, with investments from Honesdale National Bank, NBT Bank, Gentex Corporation, and Mar-Paul Construction. South Side Farmers Market is supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Neighborhood Partnership Program, with investments from PNC and The Dime Bank. Additional funding for both markets is financed in part by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development through the PA Fresh Food Financing Initiative, administered by The Food Trust.

Extended Hours at UNC’s Angel’s Attic Food and Clothing Pantry

United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania (UNC) is proud to announce extended hours at our Angel’s Attic Food & Clothing Pantry, now open every Tuesday until 7 PM.

The new evening hours, which began on April 22, 2025, are designed to better support working individuals and families who may struggle to visit the pantry during traditional daytime hours.

“We understand that many of the people we serve are balancing jobs, school, and family responsibilities,” said Jessica Wallo, Director of Community Services. “By staying open later on Tuesdays, we hope to make it easier for more of our neighbors to access our services for the first time and learn about all that we offer. We’re seeing more people explore the option of receiving help, and we’re happy to make that process easier, without requiring them to sacrifice work hours or other commitments.”

UNC’s Angel’s Attic Food & Clothing Pantry offers a variety of fresh food, gently used clothing, household items, and personal care essentials — all free of charge to those in need. The extended hours are part of UNC’s ongoing efforts to reduce barriers and expand access to critical community resources.

Three dedicated staff members are on hand during pantry hours to assist with intake, food distribution, and to help meet each client’s individual needs.

Location:
UNC Community Services Department Angel’s Attic Food & Clothing Pantry
410 Olive Street, Scranton, PA 18509

New Tuesday Hours: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Regular Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

For more information, visit www.uncnepa.org or call 570-343-8835.

The Wright Center, From our clinics to Capitol Hill: The real impact of Medicaid in Pennsylvania

Laura Spadaro, vice president and chief primary care and public health policy officer at The Wright Center

For more than 3 million Pennsylvanians, Medicaid is more than just a budget item – it’s a lifeline. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Medicaid provides essential health care access to 39% of children, 59% of nursing home residents, and 13% of seniors across the state.

And if it’s not you who’s relied on it, it’s probably someone you know – a friend, a neighbor, or a family member. Threatened Medicaid cuts are about all of us.

At The Wright Center for Community Health, we see the beneficial impact of Medicaid daily. It’s in the stories of our patients and colleagues like Nicole Sekelsky. In 2021, Nicole left an abusive marriage with her four children, two of whom have complex medical needs. Suddenly, she was on her own, trying to keep her kids healthy and happy while holding her family together.

Medicaid stepped in, covering critical surgeries for her eldest daughter and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit services for her youngest. Pennsylvania Medicaid coverage gave Nicole the opportunity to focus on rebuilding her life, knowing her kids’ health care was covered.

Once her life stabilized, Nicole pursued education and earned certifications as both a medical assistant and a community health worker, so she could support her children independently. Today, she is a treasured employee of The Wright Center, giving back by helping others navigate complex life challenges – just as she once did.

For families like Nicole’s, Medicaid is more than just insurance – it’s a vital source of stability.

The Wright Center for Community Health serves over 35,000 patients annually across 13 teaching health centers in Northeastern Pennsylvania, providing responsive care to some of our most underserved, medically complex members of our communities. As a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike, we serve everyone, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.

Each year, we train approximately 200 resident physicians and nearly 250 interprofessional students, preparing the next generation of health care professionals to deliver compassionate, high-quality primary care to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Community-based primary care systems like The Wright Center are the backbone of our nation’s health care infrastructure – proven to save lives, curb costs, and drive better outcomes. Yet despite their pivotal role, they remain chronically underfunded and overstretched, accounting for just 5-7% of total health care spending. This persistent underinvestment undermines primary care’s proven ability to fulfill the vast responsibilities placed upon it. Any cuts to Medicaid would further destabilize primary care, deepening existing gaps in access, weakening the delivery of high-quality care, and worsening workforce shortages.

The human and economic consequences for our communities would be profound, with future generations bearing the burden for decades to come.

The Wright Center for Community Health’s role as a community health center gives us a front-row seat to the critical importance of Medicaid. Every day, we see how Medicaid connects our patients to essential health care services – from young children and adolescents in our school-based health center receiving preventive screenings that catch health issues early, to pregnant women with substance use disorders accessing recovery services that promote the health and welfare of them and their babies.

It’s what helps veterans access trauma-informed mental health services and ensures older adults with chronic conditions receive home-based support to avoid hospitalization or a skilled nursing facility. It’s vaccines for children, cancer screenings that can change the course of a life, and more.

But Medicaid’s impact goes beyond health care and individual health outcomes. It’s a powerful economic engine. In Pennsylvania alone, Medicaid supports over 61,000 jobs and keeps hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community health centers like ours running, according to the Pennsylvania Health Action Network. It’s more than a program – it’s an indispensable pillar of our health care ecosystem.

Medicaid policy can be complicated, and too many people don’t fully understand how it strengthens the health, economy, and stability of our communities. That’s why conversations like the ones we’ve had with our legislators matter.

We recently joined fellow community health center partners on Capitol Hill to talk with members of Congress about the importance of Medicaid. We had meaningful discussions with Senator McCormick’s office and Representatives Bresnahan and Meuser’s offices.

Earlier this month, we were honored to welcome Representative Rob Bresnahan to our health center, where he took the time to see firsthand how Medicaid helps families stay connected to fundamental primary health services. These conversations bridge the gap between policy decisions and real-world impact, reminding us of the power of leadership that listens and seeks to understand before acting.

At The Wright Center, we deeply appreciate our government leaders who are open to listening, learning, and engaging in productive conversations about Medicaid. Protecting Medicaid shouldn’t be political – it’s about ensuring people stay connected to the care they need and empowering them to contribute to a healthier, more resilient society.

As a trusted pillar of primary health services and integrated workforce development in our region, The Wright Center remains committed to serving those who rely on us, recognizing that continued, stable access to Medicaid resources is essential for us to effectively deliver our mission to meet their needs and improve health outcomes for individuals and our whole regional community.

This Medicaid conversation is about all of us.

Laura Spadaro, MHA, is the vice president and chief primary care and public health policy officer at The Wright Centers for Community Health and Graduate Medical Education in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

The Swiftwater Earns Back-to-Back AAA Four Diamond Awards

The Swiftwater, the Pocono Mountains’ newest luxury destination, is proud to announce it has once again earned the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award—making it two consecutive wins in less than a year since opening its doors.

After receiving the 2024 award in February—just months into operation—The Swiftwater has now secured the 2025 Four Diamond designation as well, solidifying its status as a rising star in the world of upscale hospitality.

“Receiving the Four Diamond distinction twice before even reaching our first anniversary is an extraordinary honor,” said Tracy Lynn Pagan, General Manager of The Swiftwater. “It reflects our team’s unwavering commitment to delivering refined service, exquisite experiences, and the kind of hospitality that feels both personalized and exceptional.”

The AAA Four Diamond Award is reserved for hotels that deliver an elevated level of hospitality, offering upscale accommodations and a high degree of service.

Tucked into the scenic beauty of the Pocono Mountains, The Swiftwater blends mountain charm with modern sophistication. From its elegantly appointed guest rooms to its fine dining restaurant, curated experiences, and concierge service, every detail is designed to exceed expectations.

“We’re grateful to our guests, our team, and AAA for this recognition,” said Dante Trapasso, President of The Swiftwater. “To be honored in both 2024 and 2025 speaks volumes about the passion and precision that go into every stay.”

For more information about AAA Inspections and Diamond Ratings visit www.aaa.com/diamonds.

The Swiftwater invites travelers to experience firsthand what has earned it such distinction—proof that true luxury has arrived in the heart of the Poconos.

Providence Engineering’s Jonathan U. Dougherty, Ph.D., Honored with Outstanding Engineering Alumni Award

Providence Engineering is proud to announce that Jonathan U. Dougherty, Ph.D., Vice President, Strategic Initiatives and affectionately known as Dr. J., has been recognized by the Penn State College of Engineering with the Outstanding Engineering Alumni Award—the highest honor bestowed by the College.

A Celebrated Career in Engineering and Education

Dr. J. earned his Bachelor of Architectural Engineering in 1999 and his Ph.D. in Architectural Engineering in 2006 from Penn State. With a career spanning more than two decades, he has made significant contributions to the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry through his leadership and dedication to education. At Providence Engineering, he leads workforce development, marketing, learning and development, and chairs the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) Committee.

Dana Ziegler, PE, President of Providence Engineering, shared, “Dr. J. brings passion and purpose to everything he does—whether it’s advancing our company’s internal culture, championing future engineers, or supporting the Penn State community. We are thrilled to see his contributions recognized with this prestigious award.”

His impact also extends to the classroom. Dr. J. has taught at both Penn State and Virginia Tech and continues to serve as a mentor and advocate for engineering students and young professionals across the AEC industry.

A Penn Stater Through and Through

Dr. J. has a long-standing commitment to the Penn State community. He currently serves as President of the Penn State Engineering Alumni Society, board member of the Fox Graduate School Alumni Society, and board member emeritus of the Penn State Wilkes-Barre Advisory Board. Dr. J. is also past president of the Penn State Alumni Society of Architectural Engineers and. His volunteer efforts have earned him recognition as Penn State’s Volunteer of the Year, and his professional leadership was acknowledged by Engineering News-Record in its 2013 “Top 20 Under 40”.

In addition to his numerous volunteer leadership roles, Dr. J. is known by most Penn Staters as “The Button Man,” for his tradition of wearing a coat covered in over 1,000 Penn State football buttons at Homecoming and other university events. This spirited display has been featured by media outlets and the College of Engineering, reflecting his deep pride in the University and its community.

“We are proud of Jonathan’s accomplishments, both in industry and as president of the Penn State Engineering Alumni Society,” said Tonya L. Peeples, Harold and Inge Marcus Dean of Engineering. “The recipients of the Outstanding Engineering Alumni Award embody what makes the Penn State alumni network so powerful: innovation that solves real-world problems, leadership that inspires others and a commitment to excellence and to the University that spans entire careers.”