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HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — This crime is the latest act of violence on a political figure across the country and the commonwealth within the last year.

We are still waiting to learn the motive for setting the governor's residence on fire.

It's the latest violent act within the last year to take place against a political figure in Pennsylvania.

"This type of violence is becoming way too common in our society," Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro stated.

Bucknell is embracing this vision with the Campus Shop — a new retail space launched by the Perricelli-Gegnas Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (PGCEI) and housed at the Campus Theatre in Lewisburg. The shop provides Bucknellians an opportunity to sell their products and market their services directly to consumers, providing students with a hands-on understanding of entrepreneurship.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A decades-old community holiday event is alive and well in Scranton. Children and their families turned out to McDade Park on Sunday for a free drive-thru Easter Party.

The Easter Bunny and various mascots were on hand to pass out sweet treats to kids, plus free food and meal coupons from participating restaurants.

Hundreds of children showed up, including those of a man who tells 28/22 News that an event like this is so important.

Experiencing artistry, culture of tattoos in Lackawanna County

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Tattoo artists from across the country took over downtown Scranton this weekend to show off their skills. The Electric City Tattoo Convention wrapped up on Sunday at the Hilton Scranton and Conference Center.

More than 200 top tattoo artists gathered this weekend for the three-day event, giving tattoos, competing for awards, and sharing the culture of tattoos.

Besides the artistry, guests got the chance to enjoy some live performances, including burlesque shows and pin-up contests.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Christians all over the world and here in northeastern and central Pennsylvania are observing the holiest week on the religious calendar.

Saint Peter's Cathedral is among the houses of worship that celebrate Palm Sunday.

Worshippers held palm branches, symbolizing what crowds waved to greet Jesus more than 2,000 years ago after he entered Jerusalem.

Observing first night of Passover in Kingston

DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Smoke filled the air in a local community throughout this weekend. While something was burning, it was all part of a training exercise.

The large receptacle that looks like a mobile container could not contain all of the smoke from a controlled burn.

The ones who set the fire are instructors from the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy.

They are teaching how to identify and deal with flashovers, a potentially deadly eruption of flames which occurs when smoke and toxic gas become superheated and mix with the air around them.

MOUNT POCONO, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Georgia man has been convicted of sexual assault after a trial earlier this week in Monroe County.

According to Monroe County District Attorney Mike Mancuso, 32-year-old Javonte Norfleet of Conyers, Georgia, has been found guilty of Indecent Assault and Unlawful Contact with a Minor.

Mancuso states that a mistrial was declared last year based off the result of a hung jury, but a decision by the victim and her family prompted them to go ahead with another trial.

HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is in custody as Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are investigating what they call "an act of arson" at the home of Governor Josh Shapiro early Sunday morning.

PSP and the Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo have confirmed that they have arrested 38-year-old Cody Balmer from Harrisburg in connection with the arson.

District Attorney Chardo says Balmer will be charged with attempted murder, terrorism, aggravated arson, and aggravated assault against an enumerated person, according to officials.