Jamal Wright

Reporter · Allentown, PA

Jamal holds a degree in Sociology from the University of Delaware and has 5 years of experience writing about community issues and grassroots movements for local newspapers. He is deeply rooted in Allentown and passionate about local activism.

2 stories from Jamal Wright in Scranton

Powerball lottery tickets with a winning jackpot sign

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Powerball: See the winning numbers in Saturday’s $760 million drawing

As the sun dipped below the horizon on a crisp Saturday evening, the anticipation in Allentown was palpable. Families gathered around their kitchen tables, eyes glued to their Powerball tickets, hoping that tonight would be the night their dreams transformed into reality. The excitement was not...

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A worker's lunch with curry and bright green pellets

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One bite of lunch, then Australian worker's tongue went numb

In the heart of Allentown, as the sun streamed through the windows of a bustling office, a shared lunch quickly turned from a moment of camaraderie to one of alarm. Colleagues gathered around a table, plates filled with homemade dishes, laughter echoing in the air. However, the atmosphere shifted...

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