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Freedom Drivers Project coming to Wilkes-Barre Farmers Market July 25
WILKES-BARRE — McCarthy Tire, Bridgestone, TAT (Truckers Against Trafficking) and the NEPA Task Force Against Human Trafficking are joining forces to bring the Freedom Drivers Project (FDP) to the Wilkes-Barre Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 25. The FDP is TAT’s traveling museum, designed to...
Mitarotonda Lands on CSC Academic All-America Third Team
AUSTIN, Texas – After becoming a rare four-time IWLCA All-America selection, East Stroudsburg University lacrosse midfielder Emily Mitarotonda was named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America Third Team on Tuesday afternoon, the organization announced. She becomes the first four-time All-America Warrior to earn Academic All-America status and...
Honey & Blueberry Festival to kick off Saturday
PLEASANT MOUNT, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A festival in the Poconos aims to promote education and the future of agriculture in the NEPA region this weekend. Blue and ripened to perfection; thousands of wild berries at the Equestrian House in Pleasant Mount are ready to be picked and eaten. Owner Roger Aguinaldo drove 28/22 News around […]
Track & Field Teams Earn USTFCCCA All-Academic Honors; Four Warriors Named All-Academic Athletes
NEW ORLEANS, La. – On Monday, the East Stroudsburg University men's and women's track and field teams were both recognized by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) as All-Academic Teams. Additionally, Isaac Almoney, Cole Gorham, Jack Gorham and Zach Nissley were named All-Academic Athletes.
St. Clair Police Charge Hazleton Man for Pursuit
A Hazleton man has been charged for leading St. Clair Police in a pursuit back in April. According to St. Clair Police, on April 23rd, 2024, Officers attempted to stop a black 4-door Acura Sedan that was clocked at 65 mph in a posted 45 mph zone in the area of Route 61 and Terry Rich Boulevard.
Laurel Health opens new dental office in Towanda
Towanda, Pa. — The Laurel Health Centers healthcare system has expanded dental services in Bradford County, adding a new office space. A Laurel Health dental office will replace dental care currently offered through Bradford County Dental at the Progress Plaza building in Towanda. A new doctor will begin providing care in place of retiring Dr. David Redding. ...
Sunbury Resident’s Social Media Remarks Leads to Controversy
SUNBURY – It was a tumultuous Sunday and Monday in Sunbury, all thought to be tied to a social media post. The shooting of Pres. Trump Saturday apparently prompted one critic to say on social media, it would have been better if Trump was hit ‘square on.’ The post was pulled down by X but not before the controversy went viral.
Police: Four escape injury in gunfire in Lackawanna County
DICKSON CITY, Pa. — Four people escaped injury Tuesday when a gunman shot at their car in Lackawanna County, authorities said. The investigation began around 1:30 a.m. upon reports of gunfire on Commerce Boulevard near Business Route 6 in Dickson City. Borough Police Chief William Bilinski said a man reportedly fired at least twice at a car occupied by four people.
Poconos see boost in business from NASCAR weekend
Thousands of fans filled the infield and packed the grandstands at Pocono Raceway over the weekend for the Great American Getaway 400. Businesses near the raceway were also full, thanks to the influx of NASCAR fans. Owner of Chat N' Chew Café in Blakeslee says the restaurant saw visitors starting...
Bethlehem City Council debates potential appointment of own member to housing authority
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – For a significant portion of its meeting Tuesday, Bethlehem City Council discussed approving one of its own — Councilmember Rachel Leon — to the Bethlehem Housing Authority. Leon said her experiences spending time within the community help her bring a community-minded approach to the...
‘Art, culture and community’: Belleville Market to host French-inspired street faire in Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The owners of a popular multi-merchant marketplace have announced a new outdoor event – featuring shopping, live music, food and more – to be held in Bethlehem next year. Warren and Derrick Clark, co-founders of Belleville Market at 20 S. Third St. in downtown...
Alert: Help Locate Missing Person Tyler Brennan
Tyler Brennan was last seen by family members operating a red 2011 Ford Escape SUV with Pennsylvania registration LMT8571 on July 9, 2024, at approximately 11:00 AM in Solebury Township, Bucks County, PA. According to police reports, Brennan was spotted on East 3rd Street in Bethlehem during the early morning hours of July 11. The Ford Escape SUV, which has damage to the driver’s side rear bumper, has not been located.
ArtsQuest to host ‘Steel City Smokeout’ barbeque competition this weekend
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - ArtsQuest will debut its first ever barbeque competition this weekend. The competition is in partnership with Nick’s BBQ. The Steel City Smokeout competition will take place on Saturday, July 20 on PNC Plaza on the ArtsQuest campus at SteelStacks. The event is 18+ and will feature...
Northwestern Lehigh’s Perich picked by Texas Rangers in 7th round of MLB Draft
The 2023 World Series champions plucked talent from the Lehigh Valley on Monday. The Texas Rangers selected Lehigh University third baseman Rafe Perich with the 225th overall pick in the seventh round of the Major League Baseball Draft. Perich, a Northwestern Lehigh graduate, led the Mountain Hawks with a .382...
Art for Your Brain to Gnaw On with Tim Higgins | LV Arts Salon
Kate Scuffle talks with artist Tim Higgins about his new exhibition 'Please Stand By,' which features his digital collage works depicting themes from comics, pulp fiction, television, film, and everyday life. Through the intricately designed pieces, Higgins encourages viewers to spend more time picking out the endless pieces that can be found in the art.
LV barbecue contest coming to Bethlehem
ArtsQuest, which hosts competitive food events the Souper Bowl and Lehigh Valley Vegan s’ MAC Down, will present a new barbecue battle, the Steel City Smokeout, July 20. The Kansas City Barbecue Society and Mid-Atlantic BBQ Association sanctioned the official state competition, set for PNC Plaza at SteelStacks, First Street, Bethlehem.
NASCAR Cup Series: Ryan Blaney not the big winner at Pocono
Team Penske's Ryan Blaney earned his second win of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season on Sunday afternoon at Pocono Raceway. The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA became the second race won by the reigning series champion since the middle of June. But the driver of the No....
Man Accused of Stealing Cell Phones from Porch
A 22-year-old Philadelphia man is facing charges for allegedly stealing a package containing cell phones from the front porch of a home in Lower Saucon Township. A 22-year-old Philadelphia man is facing charges for allegedly stealing a package containing cell phones from the front porch of a home in Lower Saucon Township.
Not open to the public: Cottingham Stadium walking proposal fails in vote by EASD board
EASTON, Pa. – A proposal to open Cottingham Stadium to the public one day per week for walking failed in a vote by the Easton Area Board of School Directors Tuesday night. Even though the board voted 4-3 in favor of the proposal, board President Meg Sayago said the motion failed, as a majority of the full board would require five affirmative votes.
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