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Novello’s brings authentic sauce to Scranton
Gio Novello, the owner of Novello’s Pizzeria & Restaurant, opened the eatery bearing his name in December 2022. Just a bit over a year and a half later, the pizza sauce he’s been perfecting since he was 11 is now being called the Best of Lackawanna County. That’s...
Jewish Food Festival begins
SCRANTON, Pa. — A beloved food festival returned to part of Lackawanna County on Sunday. The Jewish Discovery Center's Jewish Food Festival kicked off at Nay Aug Park in Scranton. Stuffed cabbage, knishes, falafel, and funnel cakes are just a few of the many foods offered at the festival.
Motorcycle ride held in memory of Lackawanna County man
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — Motorcycle riders gathered in part of Lackawanna County on Sunday to remember a friend who passed away. Alex Petrovich, 23, of Eynon, was killed in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 81 North in Moosic back in July of 2023. To honor Petrovich's memory, dozens came...
Senator demands CHS find 'trustworthy buyer' for Pennsylvania hospitals
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey has alleged that Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health System prioritizes profits over quality care and is demanding the system find a trustworthy buyer for two of its Pennsylvania hospitals it plans to sell. In a July 25 letter to CHS CEO Tim Hingtgen, Mr. Casey claims that...
Missing pet snake found in Tunkhannock
TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A large snake slithered away from its home. The 13-foot-long Boa went missing Saturday leaving its owner worried and a community concerned. 28/22 News Reporter Gianna Galli was the only journalist there early Sunday evening when the super-sized snake was finally found. The 13-foot long red tail boa was missing […]
NEPA Riders honor late member Alex Petrovich with memorial motorcycle ride
Moosic, Lackawanna Co. — Sunday NEPA Riders hosted a memorial motorcycle ride and candle light vigil to honor one of their members Alex Petrovich who lost his life at the age of 23 last year on interstate 81 in a motorcycle crash last year. Over 50 riders gathered to...
Inaugural 'Bubba's Camp' honors the memory of beloved basketball coach Mike Birmelin
HONESDALE — Mike Birmelin was one of the most beloved figures in local basketball history. A Western Wayne graduate who went on to coach at Honesdale for more than two decades, Birmelin tragically died last summer after a brief but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. For the better part...
WATCH: Pet snake reported missing found in Tunkhannock
TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News was there when a pet snake reported missing in Tunkhannock had been found. The Tunkhannock Borough Police Department said the 10 to 13-foot-long Red Tail Boa was reported missing around 6:00 p.m. Saturday evening in the area of Pine Street. 28/22 News Reporter Gianna Galli was there when […]
Petirah of Hayaldah Miriam Aidel Smith A”H
We regret to inform you of the Petirah of Hayaldah Miriam Aidel Smith A”H, an infant from Scranton who was Niftar in Lakewood just before Shabbos. The child is the daughter of Yitzy and Sara Smith. Shiva will take place Sunday and Monday at 830 Somerset Avenue, Lakewood. Shachris...
Smith and Maxwell Shine as Washington Freedom Clinches Major League Cricket Title
Washington Freedom clinched the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2024 title with a dominant 96-run victory over San Francisco Unicorns led by Steven Smith and Glenn Maxwell in Dallas. Smith scored 88 runs off 52 balls, including six sixes. Ravindra took 3 wickets for 23 runs, while Jansen also took 3...