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Update: Heat advisory issued for Northeast Pa. until Tuesday evening
An updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 3:39 p.m. in effect until 8 p.m. for Northern Wayne and Southern Wayne as well as Bradford, Susquehanna, Wyoming, Lackawanna, Luzerne and Pike counties. The weather service states, "Heat index values up to 100 degrees." "Hot...
Technology/innovation point to economic resilience, opportunity
WILKES-BARRE — Jill Avery-Stoss, chief operating officer at The Institute, this week said technology and innovation point to economic resilience, opportunity, as well as improved quality of life, if demonstrated as regional strengths. Technology and innovation are among the topics covered in The Institute’s 2024 annual Indicators Report. Avery-Stoss...
118th Giant’s Despair Hillclimb begins
LAUREL RUN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Engines are also revving this weekend near Wilkes-Barre. Dozens of people gathered this morning to watch day one of the competition for the 118th Giant’s Despair Hillclimb. Drivers from across the country are taking the road known for its sharp turns and steep incline… To see who can get […]
100 customers impacted by water main break in Luzerne County
WILKES BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— 100 customers are feeling the effects of a water main break Saturday afternoon in Wilkes Barre. According to Pennsylvania American Water, a 12-inch break occurred along Lincoln Plaza around 2:30 p.m. Officials say repairs should be finished by later tonight.
Scammers try to trick drivers into sharing financial information to settle outstanding tolls
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) is warning, again, about a scam targeting drivers.PTC says a smishing scam is being sent to random individuals, aiming to trick them into sharing their personal financial information to settle outstanding toll amounts.The video featured is from an earlier report.In April, PTC also warned of a similar E-ZPass phishing scam.The texts purport to be from "Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Services," and urges people to settle their overdue balances or face additional charges."I'm sure if you look at it without thinking, you could potentially look at that like, 'Oh my God, I have to go pay this...
Local Lawmakers Praise Education Funding in New Budget | WDIY Local News
On Thursday, nearly two weeks after the deadline, the state legislature presented a budget to Governor Shapiro. That budget includes historic investments in education, economic development, affordable housing, public transit, and more. Education funding was a top priority after a 2023 court ruling determined Pennsylvania’s funding of public schools to...
Severe thunderstorm watch placed in parts of Pennsylvania
EYEWITNESS WEATHER (WBRE/WYOU) — A portion of Central Pennsylvania and the Northern Tier have been placed under a severe thunderstorm watch. While most of Monday and Tuesday is dry, afternoon and evening showers and storms are likely. A shower or storm is possible even in the mornings but it would be rather isolated. The severe thunderstorm […]
Local governments could save millions if public notice requirements change. Newspapers oppose the move.
Pennsylvania township and borough associations want the legislature to let them publish public notices online, but lobbyists for newspapers say voters prefer the status quo. This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here.
Pa. state senator Christine Tartaglione faces challenges in wheelchair
Public meetings and rallies are often held on the state Capitol building’s front steps, offering a memorable view of the building’s Beaux-Arts architecture and providing a convenient location for most lawmakers to reach between meetings. Eight public events occurred there in the first week of June, including a...
Blowtorch Weather Next Three Days Brutal Heat Humidity & Severe Weather Risks
Blowtorch Weather Next Three Days Brutal Heat Humidity & Severe Weather Risks. Blowtorch Weather Next Three Days Brutal Heat Humidity & Severe Weather Risks. We are in the throws of a very hot, very humid air mass setting up across much of the Northeast and Mid Atlantic states. The next three days we will see high temperatures well up into the 90s and some places will probably break 100 degrees. The best chances for that will be in Southern Pennsylvania, Central & South Jersey (away from the ocean) south to Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. Highs will be mostly in the low to middle upper 90s from NYC north and east. Humidity levels remain off the wall high with dew points near 70. We will watch for the possibility of thunderstorms popping up this afternoon and evening in some places though most of the area probably won’t see much of anything. Heat Advisories and Excessive Heat Warnings are up and are likely to stay up through Wednesday.
Pa. independents could sway the presidential election; here’s what they have to say about it
The skyrocketing concern among Pennsylvania voters over the two major party choices for president after the first debate was no surprise to independent voter Jennifer Bullock. “In a way, this might sound strange given the dystopian landscape we’re in, but in a way fellow independents are like, ‘Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Oh, you’re totally horrified by the two choices? Because that’s been my life for a long time,’” said Bullock, a Montgomery County resident and coordinator of the group Independent Pennsylvanians.
Code Orange Air Quality alert issued for Philly area Monday impacting those with respiratory issues
PHILADELPHIA - The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Monday, July 15, in the Philadelphia area, including Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. There will be eight-hour concentrations of ozone in the Code Orange range Monday due to partly...
Big Lots With NJ & PA Locations Closing Stores & May Go Bankrupt
Bad news for another major retail chain. It may be going under. The New York Post is reporting that Big Lots is in financial trouble. News like this is becoming all too common these days with other chains like Walgreens and Red Lobster struggling as well. If you're not familiar...
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