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Katherine Langford

Katherine Langford

Editor-in-Chief · Edina, MN

Katherine oversees editorial operations across all six brands. Before joining The Meridan Group, she spent 14 years at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, where she led the metro desk through its digital transformation. She holds a Master's in Journalism from Northwestern's Medill School.

20 stories from Katherine Langford in Scranton

Nay Aug Park bans e-bikes amid safety concerns — WNEP 16 (Scranton/Wilkes-Barre)
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Nay Aug Park bans e-bikes amid safety concerns

Officials hope the change will keep walkers and riders safe.

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Luzerne County prepares for Election Day — WNEP 16 (Scranton/Wilkes-Barre)
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Luzerne County prepares for Election Day

We are one week away from Election Day, and that means county election offices are getting ready.

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Central Pa. students get hands-on look at careers in medicine through Geisinger's AiM HI program — WNEP 16 (Scranton/Wilkes-Barre)
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Central Pa. students get hands-on look at careers in medicine through Geisinger's AiM HI program

Geisinger's AiM HI program offers high school students a hands-on look at careers in medicine.

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What to expect in Pennsylvania at the polls a week from today  — Pennsylvania Capital-Star
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What to expect in Pennsylvania at the polls a week from today 

A voter fills out his ballot at the Board of Elections office in Kittanning, Armstrong County, Pa. October 20, 2026. (Photo by John Beale/Pennsylvania Capital-Star)One week out from Election Day, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt advised voters to be patient, both with those working the...

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Fire rips through home in Milton — WNEP 16 (Scranton/Wilkes-Barre)
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Fire rips through home in Milton

Crews responded to the home along Vine Street shortly after 8 a.m. Tuesday.

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'Nocturne' cast previews crime thriller — WNEP 16 Entertainment
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'Nocturne' cast previews crime thriller

Liev Schreiber, Zazie Beetz, Stephen Graham and Rory Culkin preview crime thriller "Nocturne," which premieres Friday, Oct. 30, on Apple TV.

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Fright Night meets Think Pink: Davis Haunt turns Halloween scares into cancer care! — WNEP 16 (Scranton/Wilkes-Barre)
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Fright Night meets Think Pink: Davis Haunt turns Halloween scares into cancer care!

The Davis Haunt in Dorrance Township is turning Halloween frights into hope, with donations benefiting the Think Pink Foundation and local families battling cancer.

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Natalie Portman explains why it's easier to be pregnant in Paris as she welcomes third child — WNEP 16 Entertainment
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Natalie Portman explains why it's easier to be pregnant in Paris as she welcomes third child

Natalie Portman opened up about welcoming a third child over the summer.

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3 Alexander brothers each get 30 years in prison for sex trafficking after women talk of being raped — WGAL 8 (Lancaster/Harrisburg/York)
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3 Alexander brothers each get 30 years in prison for sex trafficking after women talk of being raped

Three brothers convicted of exploiting their wealth and access to luxury real estate to drug and rape dozens of women have been sentenced to 30 years in prison

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Gluten-free food expo with 100-plus booths coming to New Jersey Nov. 7-8 — PhillyVoice
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Gluten-free food expo with 100-plus booths coming to New Jersey Nov. 7-8

The Wicked Gluten Free Expo comes to Secaucus, NJ, Nov. 7-8 with 100-plus booths, food samples and talks. Find ticket prices, hours and event details.

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CHOP pediatrician warns teens against over-the-counter retinol skin care — 6ABC Action News (Philadelphia)
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CHOP pediatrician warns teens against over-the-counter retinol skin care

Retinol products have become a fixture in skin care videos on social media, but a Children's Hospital of Philadelphia pediatrician says the popular products may do more harm than good for young skin.

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Erie Water Works crosses $100M total funding for lead pipe project — YourErie.com (WJET/WFXP)
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Erie Water Works crosses $100M total funding for lead pipe project

Erie Water Works celebrated a historic milestone in its campaign to get the lead out; Erie Water Works has obtained over $100 million in funding. Most recently, they have received $10 million dollars in grant money, their 11th award from PENNVEST. CEO Craig Palmer said when the campaign began in...

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US and Cuban officials get in a shouting match during UN debate over economic embargo — WTAE 4 (Pittsburgh)
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US and Cuban officials get in a shouting match during UN debate over economic embargo

U.S. and Cuban officials engaged in a stunning shouting match on the floor of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday.

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What to know about election monitoring, ballot security ahead of midterms — 6ABC Action News (Philadelphia)
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What to know about election monitoring, ballot security ahead of midterms

With Election Day one week away and closely contested races drawing national attention, Pennsylvania election officials and civic leaders are working to ensure voters understand the voting process.

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How Matt Campbell is leaning on his experience as Penn State looks to right the ship — PennLive (Harrisburg)
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How Matt Campbell is leaning on his experience as Penn State looks to right the ship

Matt Campbell’s been in spots like this before.

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'Sex Predator' Assaulted Woman At Popular Bucks Co. Halloween Attraction: DA — Doylestown Patch
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'Sex Predator' Assaulted Woman At Popular Bucks Co. Halloween Attraction: DA

Authorities charged Edward A. Eisenhard with strangulation and assault in connection with an incident at the Valley of Fear attraction.

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Toyota issues recall for more than 220,000 vehicles: See model affected — WGAL 8 (Lancaster/Harrisburg/York)
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Toyota issues recall for more than 220,000 vehicles: See model affected

Toyota has issued a recall for more than 220,000 vehicles after it said there were issues with some back seats that may fail to remain secure in the event of a crash.

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Bucks County DA charges alleged serial predator after reported "Valley of Fear" haunted house assault — CBS Philadelphia
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Bucks County DA charges alleged serial predator after reported "Valley of Fear" haunted house assault

Bucks County officials announced charges against an alleged serial sexual predator accused of assaulting a woman at a Halloween attraction and other individuals over a three-week span.The alleged assault happened at Lower Southampton Township's "Valley of Fear" Halloween attraction, Bucks County...

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Cast and filmmakers to join fans for ‘Hershey’ premiere on Nov. 17 — WGAL 8 (Lancaster/Harrisburg/York)
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Cast and filmmakers to join fans for ‘Hershey’ premiere on Nov. 17

The Hershey Theatre will host a red carpet premiere of "Hershey," a new movie about the life and legacy of Milton Hershey and his wife, Catherine Hershey, on Tuesday, Nov. 17.

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'Crime Scene Expo' lets students imagine the future as a PA State Trooper — 6ABC Action News (Philadelphia)
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'Crime Scene Expo' lets students imagine the future as a PA State Trooper

Pennsylvania State Troopers help students envision careers on the bomb squad, forensics unit, and more at the 'Crime Scene Expo.'

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