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Scranton volunteers garden, clean to improve community spaces
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Volunteers in Scranton dedicated their time to community projects on Tuesday, focusing on planting flowers and cleaning flower beds at two locations. These efforts aimed to enhance community spaces and provide sensory experiences. The Lackawanna Blind Association was one site for these volunteer activities, receiving specially selected flowers. Later...
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'Stop! That! Train!' director denies AI use: 'Patently not true'
Adam Shankman took to social media Tuesday to defend the disaster comedy, saying "zero shots" in the film were conceived by AI.
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Pocono Pride Festival prepares to take over downtown Stroudsburg
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Rainbow flags, music, and community spirit will once again take over downtown Stroudsburg as the Pocono Pride Festival returns on Sunday, June 7. Organizers say the event is about more than just celebration; it's about creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels seen and supported. "I just really love seeing [...]
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28 years after deadly tornado touchdown
LAKE CAREY, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Tuesday marked a date many people in a Wyoming County community will never forget: 28-years ago on June 2, 1998, a massive tornado touched down at Lake Carey. The F-3 twister was only on the ground for about a half-hour. During that period of time, the tornado killed two [...]
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Dermatologists warn about a dangerous trend gaining popularity with Gen Z and young adults
Dermatologists are warning about a dangerous trend among teens and young adults, who are pursuing the "perfect tan"—despite known health risks.
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California governor's race results: County-by-county live map
Track the results from the 2026 California gubernatorial primary election.
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Life in prison for man in 'House of Horrors' case
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man who pleaded guilty in the "House of Horrors" case, a disturbing 2024 homicide investigation in Luzerne County, will now spend the rest of his life in prison. Jason Race, 44, was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison without parole for the first-degree murder of Nicole Cuevas. Race pleaded [...]
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Here's why some NFL stadiums are changing names for the World Cup
Fans may notice that some of North America's most iconic stadiums will have a different name.
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Congolese Community of Scranton unveils new wheels
A transportation project started by a nonprofit in Scranton is one of the driving forces behind the city's growing Congolese community.
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Community baby shower in Pottsville helps soon-to-be moms
Agencies in Schuylkill County are looking to ease the burden on new parents.
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