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A one-way road, a two-sided fight
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Until recently, West Scranton's Euclid Avenue was a two-way street. But as part of the 1.6-million-dollar West Scranton streetscape project, the road has become a one-way onto Main Avenue. City administrators say the change makes the busy intersection safer, but on Thursday city council sent Mayor Paige Cognetti a letter alleging [...]
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Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky welcome baby girl with meaningful name
News that the couple had become parents broke earlier in September when photos showed Gaga carrying a newborn while walking with Polansky in California.
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Remains of Korean War serviceman Harry J. Guinther brought home to Schuylkill County after missing for over 70 years
The remains of Guinther have returned home after experts connected his remains, buried in Hawaii, to his family in Pennsylvania.
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Car crashes into a tree on Route 247
The road is back open after a brief closure.
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Magnetic toys sold on Amazon recalled after 2 children hospitalized
The Jerify Magnetic Humanoid Toy Sets have magnets that can detach and be ingested, the CPSC said.
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Musician Duncan Sheik in critical, 'but stable' condition, family says
Sheik is best known for his 1996 hit "Barely Breathing," in addition to his music written for the Broadway musical "Spring Awakening."
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New cat species identified for first time in 100 years
Researchers used genetic data to confirm the cat is a new species.
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Mother raises SUDC awareness after loss of 4-year-old daughter
TAYLOR, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A committee is working to build an inclusive playground at McDade Park in Scranton in honor of 4-year-old Isla Reed, who died in March from Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC). Her mother, Rebecca Reed of Taylor, PA, shared her daughter's story with 28/22 News to raise awareness about SUDC [...]
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Caught on camera: Golden retriever tries to befriend burglar
A San Diego couple watched via security app as a burglar snacked and napped in their home, only to be interrupted by their playful dog.
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State board grants over $3M to combat underage drinking
(WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board is awarding more than $3 million to 90 organizations across the state to help prevent underage and dangerous drinking. The grant funding will support institutions across Pennsylvania, including several local colleges. Grant recipients in the region include the University of Scranton, Keystone College and Penn State Hazleton. The [...]
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