Coffee Inclusive holding Thanksgiving pie sale

Coffee Inclusive will hold a Thanksgiving pie sale. Dutch apple, pumpkin, and pecan pies are $16 each. Pumpkin rolls are $14 each,

Orders must be placed by Monday, November 23, 2026. The pick up date will be Wednesday, November 25, 2026.

Orders can be placed to at either Coffee Inclusive Pittston (350 Kennedy Blvd, Suite 12, Pittston, PA) or Coffee Inclusive Scranton (526 Cedar Ave, Scranton, PA).

You can order online by clicking here.

The Wright Center for Community Health clinics earn national recognition for delivering high-quality, patient centered care

Four of The Wright Center for Community Health’s clinics received recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

The Wright Center for Community Health Clarks Summit, 1145 Northern Blvd.; The Wright Center for Community Health Mid Valley, 5 S. Washington Ave., Jermyn; The Wright Center for Community Health Scranton, 501 S. Washington Ave.; and The Wright Center for Community Health Wilkes-Barre, 169 N. Pennsylvania Ave.; all earned NCQA’s Patient-Centered Medical Home certificates of recognition in October.

The Patient-Centered Medical Home model is designed to enable patients and their care teams to foster stronger relationships, help manage chronic conditions more effectively, and enhance the overall care experience. The model has been shown to increase patient satisfaction by offering open access to healthcare services and extended hours. It also increases staff satisfaction and reduces healthcare costs.

For the public, NCQA accreditation signals that The Wright Center for Community Health maintains a focus on quality improvement and has key processes in place to help patients prioritize their health.

The Mid Valley location first achieved this distinction in 2011, followed by Clarks Summit in 2014, and both Scranton and Wilkes-Barre in 2021. All four health centers undergo an annual review to maintain compliance with NCQA’s rigorous standards.

“Our continued recognition as a Patient-Centered Medical Home reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, coordinated, patient-focused care that improves the health and welfare of our communities,” said Dr. Jignesh Sheth, senior vice president and chief medical and information officer at The Wright Centers for Community Health and Graduate Medical Education. “By combining a team-based approach with advanced technology, we are strengthening partnerships between patients and clinicians, improving care coordination, and responding more effectively to each patient’s unique needs.”

Additionally, The Wright Center for Community Health Mid Valley earned NCQA’s Distinction in Behavioral Health Integration. This recognition demonstrates that recipients have the

resources, evidence-based protocols, standardized tools, and quality measures to meet patients’ needs, according to the NCQA.

The Washington, D.C.-based NCQA was founded in 1990 with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. It seeks to improve healthcare quality through measurement, transparency, and accountability.

Lockheed Martin Finalized Contract with U.S. Air force

Lockheed Martin finalized a $694 million contract with U.S. Air Force to begin production on the Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon. (ARRW)

They also broke ground on building P-20 in Troy, Alabama.

This will add 47,000 feet and expand the current facilities production space and expand workforce over the next four years.

Service Access & Management, Inc Recognizes Employee

Service Access & Management, Inc recognizes employee who was the recipient of a prestigious award.

Shannon Napoli, who is an Early Intervention Service Line Director, was the recipient of the Robert K. Greenleaf Award for Servant Leadership.

The award was presented by the Greenleaf Center at Seton Hall University on October 28, 2026.

The award recognizes Napoli’s commitment to servant leadership and ability to empower others.

Valley in Motion hosting Mural Tour on October 30

Valley in Motion will lead a tour of nine new murals in Forrest City on Friday, October 30th at 5:00 p.m.

This will be part of Forrest City’s “Halloween on Main” event. Businesses will offer treats to trick-or-treaters from 5-7 p.m.

Participants will gather at 503 Main Street in Forrest City for the tour.

Valley in Motion “Walk with a Doc” program receives worldwide recognition

Valley in Motion’s “Walk with a Doc” program has been recognized as a worldwide leader. In 2025, the program was ranked among the top three percent for attendance out of the 747 “Walk with a Doc” chapters in 48 states and 42 countries.

Walk leader Corey O’Brien hosts walks every Saturday at 10 a.m. To attend, meet him and the walking group at 800 Gibbons Street, Scranton.

Valley in Motion Hosts Walk to a Park Day

24 students from Carbondale Area High School participated in Valley in Motion’s “Walk to a Park Day” on October 23.

Students explored two routes from school to downtown in an effort to make Carbondale a safer and more enjoyable place to walk and bike.

Support from NeighborWorks NEPA and several other organizations made this walk possible.

Valley in Motion celebrates opening of Scranton’s Newest Playground

Valley in Motion celebrated the opening of Scranton’s second community schoolyard on October 20th.

In her speech, VIM Project Manager Alyssa Kelley described the schoolyard as “more than just a playground” that was “connected physically and socially to the community around it.”

The park serves 4,100 residents who live within a 10-minute walk.

The next project will be at Willard Elementary in West Scranton.

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre among top attendance risers in 2026

The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, saw remarkable strides at the gate during the 2026 season, posting the largest total attendance gain in Triple-A and one of the largest per-game increases in the industry.

According to Baseball America, 36 of the 120 affiliated clubs drew more fans than they did a year ago, despite a drop in overall MiLB attendance. The RailRiders ranked near the top of the list of increases, and they did it without a new or fully renovated ballpark.


SWB by the Numbers:

  • 4,208 fans per game, up from 3,840 in 2025
  • +368 fans per game, a 9.6% jump
  • +29,231 total fans, the No. 1 gain in Triple-A
  • No. 1 in Triple-A in per-game percentage growth
  • No. 4 in all of Minor League Baseball in per-game percentage growth, among clubs without a new or fully
    renovated ballpark
  • No. 2 in all of Minor League Baseball in total fans added, among clubs without a new or fully renovated
    ballpark

“These numbers belong to the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania,” said Shawn Reilly, Team President & General Manager. “While attendance slid across the minors, our fans came back and brought their friends. Our staff worked to give people more reasons to come to PNC Field, and the community answered. We’re not satisfied. With a new era of baseball coming to NEPA, we think this is just the start.”

The growth reflects a renewed focus on the fan experience, group and community outreach, and promotions that
gave families more reasons to come out to the ballpark all season long.

That focus on the fan experience earned national recognition. A Vegas Insider study named PNC Field the most
dog-friendly ballpark in all of professional baseball. The ballpark ranked No. 1 among every Major League
Baseball and affiliated Minor League stadium in the country, with 43 dog-friendly games on the 2026 schedule.
That was 13 more than any other ballpark and nearly four times as many as the top major league club.
The 2026 attendance surge sets the scene for the next era of SWB baseball. On Saturday, November 7, the club
will unveil its new identity.

The Adventure Begins Fall Festival starts at 1 P.M. with The Big Reveal slated for 3 P.M. The fall festival is a
celebration for the entire community, featuring live music from The Jase Mathews Band and Nowhere Slow,
food trucks, vendors, a drone show, and kids’ activities. Special guests will be announced soon. The Adventure
Begins Fall Festival is presented by the PA Army National Guard.

The new brand is the centerpiece of a plan to keep growing in 2027 and beyond. That plan includes fan experience upgrades across PNC Field, expanded merchandise, and enhanced charitable and community engagement to give back to the communities that filled the ballpark this year.

“The fans who came out this year helped prove what this market can do,” Reilly added. “The new brand takes that energy and turns it up. It’s about pride in Northeastern Pennsylvania, and it’s about giving people something new and exciting every time they walk through the gates.”

Season tickets, ticket plans, and group outings for the 2027 season are on sale now. For more information, visit
swbrailriders.com

The Wright Center for Community Health, Commonwealth Health to fund mammograms with grant from local nonprofit

The Wright Center for Community Health and Commonwealth Health will expand access to mammograms throughout the region with up to $50,000 in funding from Clarks Summit Goes Pink, a local nonprofit.

Both The Wright Center and Commonwealth Health were presenting sponsors of Clarks Summit Goes Pink’s inaugural 5K Run, One-Mile Walk, and Community Block Party, on Aug. 15, in downtown Clarks Summit. The grant, which comes from proceeds raised through the community event, will be used to provide mammograms to individuals in Northeast Pennsylvania who lack the financial means to obtain them.

“We are proud to partner with Clarks Summit Goes Pink and Commonwealth Health to help remove financial barriers to breast cancer screenings,” said Kara Seitzinger, the executive director of public affairs and advisor to the president and CEO at The Wright Center. “This grant will expand access to lifesaving early detection services for those in the communities we serve who might otherwise be unable to afford a mammogram.”

Clarks Summit Goes Pink was founded by Colleen Shimko and her husband, Scott Shimko, following Colleen’s breast cancer diagnosis in 2023. The organization is dedicated to raising breast cancer awareness and supporting local people affected by the disease.

On Oct. 16, the third anniversary of her diagnosis, the Shimkos attended The Wright Center’s annual Wonderful Women Breast Cancer Support Group program at The Wright Center for Community Health Scranton to announce the grant.

“As someone who knows how critical early detection is, I’m thrilled to announce that we are allocating up to $50,000 for mammograms to help people who otherwise could not afford them,” Colleen Shimko said.

The Wright Center’s clinicians and community health workers will identify patients and others in the community who have a financial need. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force advises screening every two years from ages 40 to 74, while the American Cancer Society recommends annual screenings starting at age 45, with the option to start at 40, transitioning to every one to two years at age 55 for as long as a woman remains in good health. For more information, consult your doctor or call The Wright Center at 570-230-0019 to schedule an appointment.