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PMAR offers financial relief after July storms
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Homeowners in Monroe County impacted by severe summer storms can now receive financial relief after the Pocono Mountains Association of Realtors (PMAR) secured $50,000 in grant funding. Eligible households are eligible to receive up to $1,000 to help cover repair costs. The financial aid comes after severe weather struck the [...]
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MCTA proposes Pocono Pony shared ride fare hike
SWIFTWATER, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pocono Pony is proposing shared ride fare adjustments with some trips going up as much as 15%. For people who rely on the service, getting around Monroe County can mean getting to work, a doctor's appointment, or the grocery store, but that service could soon cost more. The Monroe County [...]
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A new tool for Little League World Series pin collectors
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pin collecting at this year's Little League World Series just got a whole lot easier thanks to a new post card in Williamsport area businesses. The postcard features a QR code that brings collectors to a new part of the Visit Lycoming County website. The page was created by a [...]
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Meta trial begins with states arguing its platforms preyed on vulnerability of young brains
The social media giant is accused of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by knowingly and deliberately designing features that are addicting.
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Shapiro signs executive order to rein in Pa. data center growth
The executive order requires data centers to meet strict standards for energy, transparency, local approval and environmental protection.
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Monroe County homeowners eligible for grant aid following July storm damage
A new grant program from the Pocono Mountains Association of Realtors will help homeowners cover some of the costs.
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Georgia man charged with burglarizing NASCAR driver Greg Biffle's home after plane crash
Biffle's North Carolina home was burglarized after he, his wife and his two children, along with three others, died in a Dec. 18 plane crash.
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Selling lemonade for a good cause
DALTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lemonade stands are a common sight in the summertime, but one group of young girls used their stand to give back to a unique cause: to support the NICU all five of them received care from. These eight-year-old girls helped to keep locals in Dalton cool on a hot summer [...]
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OpenAI sets stronger security safeguards after hacking incidents
OpenAI is upping its security safeguards around training and testing after its AI agents hacked another company last month.
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Evenflo recalls thousands of rotating car seats: Check if yours is affected
The recalled seats can still be used safely under several guidelines while a repair kit is being finalized.
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