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Pennsylvania lawmaker stirs up social media firestorm over comments of Tim Walz’s son
(WHTM) — Most thought it was a touching moment at the DNC when Tim Walz’s son Gus professed his love for his dad, but not one Pennsylvania lawmaker. However, the sweetness turned sour on social media where some criticized the boy, and when Lebanon State Rep. Russ Diamond suggested that the boy’s dad should have […]
Traveling to die: The latest form of medical tourism
In the 18 months after Francine Milano was diagnosed with a recurrence of the ovarian cancer she thought she’d beaten 20 years ago, she traveled twice from her home in Pennsylvania to Vermont. She went not to ski, hike, or leaf-peep, but to arrange to die. “I really wanted to take control over how I […]
PennZone, PennLive’s live high school football watch-along show, is live
The high school football season has begun and PennLive is bringing it live with its new watch-along show PennZone. Follow the action live with sports editor Austin Hertzog and high school football expert Brian Linder as they monitor all the action in the Mid-Penn and around Pennsylvania during the second half and post-game.
Local Dems fired up for Harris after DNC: "exciting and thrilling"
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Vice President Kamala Harris accepting the Democratic nomination at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night has energized members of her party from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.Delegates from around the Philadelphia area tell CBS News Philadelphia they're motivated and that Harris gives them a real shot at victory in the 2024 presidential election against Republican former President Donald Trump."I find it exciting and thrilling because it's a woman," said Janet Diaz Temin, a Democratic city councilmember in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. "Obviously, she is like me, a woman of color."The historical significance also wasn't lost on 95-year-old Angie...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 22, 2024
Aug. 22—High schools Football Friday's schedule Nonconference Albert Gallatin at Greensburg Salem, 7 p.m. Allderdice at Fox Chapel, 7 p.m. Apollo-Ridge at Leechburg, 7 p.m. Armstrong at Highlands, 7 p.m. Avella at Mapletown, 7 p.m. Avonworth at Burrell, 7:30 p.m. Beaver Falls at Blackhawk, 7 p.m. Bentworth vs. Brownsville at Charleroi, 7 p.m. Bethel Park at Seneca Valley, 7 p.m. Brentwood at ...
Jury sides with Pennsylvania teacher in suit against district over Jan. 6 rally
A Pennsylvania school district violated a teacher’s constitutional rights by falsely suggesting he took part in the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, a federal jury has concluded. After an 11-day trial, jurors found the Allentown School District retaliated against Jason Moorehead when it suspended him after the deadly insurrection in the nation’s capital and asserted he “was […]
Steward to close two Ohio hospitals, Pennsylvania facility at risk
Steward is closing two Ohio hospitals with another in Pennsylvania at high risk of closure as the health system continues to limp through bankruptcy. The closures of Trumbull Regional Medical Center and Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, both in Warren, Ohio, come after Steward failed to find a buyer for the facilities. The hospitals will start closing on or around Sept. 20, according to the system.
Plans for $450 million Pennsylvania laboratory complex unveiled
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Department of General Services (DGS) recently unveiled plans to construct a new $450 million joint laboratory complex in Harrisburg. According to DGS, the site plans they unveiled for the $450 million laboratory complex will provide state-of-the-art research and analysis facilities for four commonwealth agencies.
Wilkes-Barre Twp celebrates 250 years since founded
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A celebration 250 years in the making is underway this weekend in Wilkes-Barre Township. Township officials honored the place many call home with a free outdoor event to mark the semi-quincentennial. Saturday afternoon kicked off with a parade to get things started. The 250th celebration of Wilkes-Barre Township brought […]
Pittston home damaged by fire
PITTSTON, Pa. — Fire damaged a home in Luzerne County early Saturday morning. Flames broke out around 5 a.m. along Pine Street in Pittston. There is no word if anyone was home at the time of the fire. The cause of the blaze is under investigation in Luzerne County.
Adanacs Sweep Northmen To Win The Minto Cup
The Coquitlam Adanacs defeated the Orangeville Northmen 9-6 Friday night to win the Minto Cup on their home floor. This is the Adanacs’ fourth Minto Cup championship. Their other victories came in 2010, 2016, and 2018. Cody Malawsky came alive for the Adanacs when they needed him the most....
Pa. Senate to introduce bill that would require cursive writing in schools
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Senate has plans to introduce legislation that would affect handwriting being taught in schools. The legislation, written by Senator Wayne Langerholc (R-Cambria), would require Pennsylvania schools to teach cursive handwriting. Currently, at least 18 states mandate the teaching of cursive, including but not limited to states such as Alabama, […]
Among the delegates at the DNC: A nonbinary drag queen from rural red Pennsylvania
The Democratic National Convention in Chicago has been many things— a pageant of political theater, a platform for policy proclamations, and, perhaps most importantly, a showcase of the diverse fabric that makes up the modern Democratic Party. Amid the clamor of speeches and the whirl of television cameras, one...
Troopers investigate restaurant burglary in Luzerne County
ROSS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Troopers say they are investigating a burglary that happened overnight at a restaurant in Luzerne County. According to the Pennsylvania State Police on August 21 around 11:00 p.m., Payton’s Place Restaurant was burglarized overnight. Officials say suspects forced entry through the front door and broke into the cash register, […]
Fire burns through body shop in Kingston
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A fire damages an auto body shop in Luzerne County. Crews were called to Pierce Street in Kingston for a reported fire. 28/22 News was on the scene where we saw heavy smoke coming from Pompey Collision & Auto Body Shop, near Turkey Hill. Several fire departments responded including Kingston/Forty […]
La Tolteca set to pay back $1.3M in unpaid tips
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A popular Mexican Restaurant in Luzerne County is facing backlash. This comes as the U.S. Department of Labor finds the owner of La Tolteca Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Wilkes-Barre withheld tips from 51 employees and now has to pay back $1.3 million. Investigators found the owners had the servers and […]
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