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More than 20 affordable homes are coming to Easton. Work on the first one starts in August.
Groundbreaking is less than a month away for the first “flexible design” affordable home planned by the Easton Redevelopment Authority. It’s a big step in the two-year process of acquiring blighted homes, tearing them down and getting ready to build new, affordable ones. More than 20 affordable...
Man spotted driving recklessly multiple times in Renovo arrested
Renovo, Pa. — A 21-year-old Montandon man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from what police describe as "an ongoing incident" from June 17 to July 4. Nathaniel S. Strouse was driving at a high rate of speed up and down Fifth Street in Renovo on June 17. "He came within inches of intentionally striking a 25-year-old pregnant female on the street, who had to jump out of the way," police wrote in a press release. ...
The Creative Touch hosts succulent workshop to benefit I Picture Hope
PLAINS — Floral and plant shop The Creative Touch hosted a succulent workshop Sunday with all proceeds benefiting I Picture Hope, a local nonprofit that offers free photo shoots to those affected by cancer to help them build back confidence and once again feel comfortable in their own skin.
Community fundraises for Wiconisco man who lost medical equipment, home in fire
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — The Upper Dauphin area community came together for a fundraiser on Saturday, benefitting a paraplegic father who lost everything in a house fire, including his dog and thousands of dollars worth of medical equipment. Residents in the nearby town of Tower City held a pig...
Lackawanna County lane restrictions on I-81
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lane restrictions will start at 9:00 a.m. Monday on Interstate 81 north and southbound. According to PennDOT, crews will be surveying pavement surfaces between mile markers 191.0 and 190.5. The work schedule is dependent on weather. Work will take place Monday from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and last until Friday. […]
A Small Pennsylvania Town is Suddenly the 1st Most Dangerous in the State
In the quiet corners of Pennsylvania, nestled between the Allegheny River and the Ohio River, lies a seemingly unassuming town: McKees Rocks. With a population of just over 6,000, it’s easy to overlook this small community. But beneath its unpretentious facade lies a troubling reality. Recent data reveals that...
Pa. Department of Education offers help with FAFSA applications for students and families
HARRISBURG (KDKA) - The Pennsylvania Department of Education is teaming up with the national nonprofit uAspire to launch a free state-wide help desk to assist students and families with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application. Due to changes and other delays, the Pa. Department of Education said that FAFSA completion is at "crisis low levels" nationwide. "The best way to ensure access to affordable postsecondary education is by filling out the FAFSA, and this new helpdesk will make the process easier for all applicants," said Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin. "Over the summer months, students can't just...
One woman dead after fatal crash in Susquehanna County
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— One woman is dead after a fatal crash Saturday night in Susquehanna County. According to a Pennsylvania State Police Press release, police were called to the intersection of Snake Creek Road and Laurel Lake Road for a two car crash just after 7:00 p.m. 29-year-old Kelsey McCarthy was pronounced dead […]
Luzerne County presents revised plan for $1 million in opioid settlement funds
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. A new plan has been proposed for $1 million in Luzerne County opioid settlement funds that must be programmed by the end of August so they don’t have to be returned, according to Tuesday’s council work session agenda. Scrambling...
Inaugural dynamic & interactive event proves success
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Families made memories Saturday morning at the Inaugural Kids Discovery Day and Touch-a-Truck and Community Expo. Hosted by Casa of Luzerne County and the Luzerne Child Advocacy Center, this free community event saw kids seeing, climbing in, and exploring their favorite first responder, military, and construction vehicles. In addition, community […]
Oholei Torah Yeshivas Kayitz Closes on 230-Acre Property
Ten years ago, Oholei Torah embarked on a new phase, to provide a yeshivas kayitz for its talmidim. Now, Oholei Torah celebrated a decade of its yeshivas kayitz with the closing on a 230-acre property in Lakewood, PA. Ten years ago, Oholei Torah embarked on a new phase, addressing the...
Good Morning PA - Moscow Country Street Fair
The North Pocono Cultural Society invites you to the annual Moscow Country Street Fair. Come to beautiful downtown Moscow on July 25, 26, and 27 and enjoy vendors, parades, childrens activities, food, art and quilt shows, rummage sale, live music, raffles and so much more.
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro declines to 'engage in hypotheticals' about possible VP role
Many people are questioning what the full Democratic ticket is going to look like in November now that President Biden has announced he will "stand down."One of several names being thrown around as a potential vice presidential candidate is Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.Sources tell ABC News that Harris called Shapiro on Sunday after she officially launched her campaign for the presidency.On Monday, Shapiro made his first public appearance in Pittsburgh at an event for the EPA after that phone call."We spoke only about beating Donald Trump," the governor noted.Shapiro repeatedly declined on Monday to say whether he would accept an...
Pennsylvania looks to add 73 acres of public land near this popular lookout
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is working to open up nearly 5,290 acres for public use as State Game Lands. The state Board of Game Commissioners at its meeting July 12 approved adding the acreage through land acquisitions spanning the state. Near the Lehigh Valley, the acquisitions include roughly 73 acres...
EPA awards $4.3 billion to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $4.3 billion in grants to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution. The money will go to 25 projects targeting greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, electric power, commercial and residential buildings, industry, agriculture and waste and materials management. The grants are paid for by the 2022 climate law approved by congressional Democrats. The law, officially known as the Inflation Reduction Act, includes nearly $400 billion in spending and tax credits to accelerate the expansion of clean energy such as wind and solar power, speeding the nation’s transition away from...
New PA law expands Happy Hour drinks
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new law in Pennsylvania allows people 21 and older more time to take advantage of adult drinking specials. Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law this week an expanded happy hour bill that state lawmakers passed. The new law is also an opportunity for restaurants and bars to potentially […]
Duke Women’s Golfers Set for Events in Finland, Pennsylvania & Arkansas this Week
Four Duke women's golfers are set to compete in different events this week, with Anna Cañado Espinal in Finland, Rylie Heflin in Pennsylvania, and Katie Li and Emma McMyler in Arkansas. Cañado Espinal will compete in the European Ladies' Amateur Championship in Finland from July 24-27. Heflin will...
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.
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