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Beer News: More Beer Jargon Explained / Ohio Brewery Sues Pennsylvania Over Discriminatory Beer Laws
A craft brewery in Ohio is suing Pennsylvania over discriminatory beer laws. Weve that, “Words to Drink By” and more. Ohio Brewery Sues Pennsylvania Over Discriminatory Beer Laws. On July 17, Urban Artifact, a Cincinnati brewery dedicated to fruit beers filed a federal lawsuit against Pennsylvania alleging discriminatory...
PA’s No. 1 recruit confirms Lasch Bash visit, excited for another look at ‘top-notch’ Penn State football program
The Penn State football team is looking to make a huge impression on several top prospects this weekend at the annual Lasch Bash. One of those prospects who has been a confirmed attendee is the No. 1 prospect in Pennsylvania in the 2026 recruiting class Kevin Brown. As the Nittany Lions look to inch closer to looking up the top prospect in PA.
Berkshire Mall closed until Friday due to water main break, Boscov’s remains open
WYOMISSING, Pa. -- A shopping mall in Berks County is temporarily closed. A post Thursday morning on Facebook for the Berkshire Mall says the mall is closed because of a water main break. The mall posted an update Thursday afternoon saying it will be closed until Friday, when it will...
Potential human remains found in Luzerne County
HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police are investigating the discovery of possible human remains in a wooded area in Luzerne County Wednesday. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on Wednesday around 9:00 a.m., troopers were made aware of potential human remains found in Hazle Township. Once on the scene troopers say they found skeletal […]
Woman killed in Carbon County crash identified
NESQUEHONING, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Carbon County coroner has identified a woman who was killed in a crash on Tuesday. The coroner’s office was called for a crash on Route 93 in Nesquehoning around 8:30 a.m. Carbon County Coroner Mark Smith stated Angela De La Cruz Laureano, 46, of Hazleton, was pronounced dead on […]
Music highlights Berks Summer Fest at FirstEnergy Stadium
Berks Arts and the Reading Fightin Phils are ready for the second annual Berks Summer Fest on Saturday at FirstEnergy Stadium. The family-friendly day will feature activities for kids and four major concerts for families on the Plaza Stage in the stadium concourse. Admission is free for the festival and...
Fire destroys home in Nesquehoning
NESQUEHONING, Pa. -- An overnight fire completely destroyed a home in Nesquehoning, Carbon County. Flames were reported around 2 a.m. Wednesday on Yard Street, just off of Route 54/Stock Street. Fire companies from Carbon and Schuylkill counties responded to the scene to help fight the fire, as it fully engulfed...
Vehicle crashes into pole reported in Lebanon City
LEBANON, Pa. — A vehicle struck a pole in Lebanon County Wednesday morning. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. The crash was reported in the 1100 block of Walnut Street near 12th Street in Lebanon City. It's in the area of Gamelot Cleaners. Slowdowns are expected in...
District Attorney warns Berks County residents of rise in phone scams
The Berks County District Attorney’s Detectives have noted a recent increase in a telephone scam that specifically targets Berks County residents. These scams typically involve a random telephone call notifying the potential victim that they failed to comply with a recent court subpoena or that they recently missed jury duty. In both scenarios, the caller often utilizes the name of an active member of the Berks County Sheriff’s Department and threatens legal action against the potential victim. In many instances, a telephone number assigned to the Berks County Sheriff’s Department is often spoofed to legitimize the call.
Police: FedEx driver robbed in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — An investigation is underway after a FedEx driver says he was robbed in Wilkes-Barre. The driver told police he was making a delivery on Kidder Street Tuesday afternoon when three men forcibly stole the packages he was holding and ran away.
Affordable housing coming to Carbon County
WEATHERLY, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Tuesday, close to $900,000 was awarded to our area to build affordable housing in Schuylkill and Carbon Counties. Local lawmakers gathered at Schwab School in Weatherly to give away thousands of dollars in PennHomes funds from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency. The new project at the school would cost […]
PA Parents can use new app to find accessible playgrounds
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A new app from the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society can help families of children with disabilities find a local park that meets their kid’s needs. Parents across the commonwealth can now find accessible playgrounds using the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society’s Park Finder app. In a release sent out on […]
PA sees growing numbers of voters for upcoming election
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In the lead-up to the historic presidential election, 28/22 News is taking a look at voter registration in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. As of July 22, there are more registered Democratic voters than Republicans in Pennsylvania with a 360,982 difference. With the presidential election just around the corner, a […]
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