Vouchers are a divisive issue in Pennsylvania, especially following the 2023 budget debate that saw Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro, who’s expressed support for the voucher concept, veto funding for Lifeline Scholarships.
LEWISBURG — The CommUnity Zone in Lewisburg is partnering with the Perry County Council of the Arts and WITF to host a Leonardo da Vinci workshop this month.
School choice programs — vouchers, education savings accounts, tax credit scholarships — were active in 29 states and the District of Columbia at the start of 2024, according to the Education Commission of the States.
SUNBUY — Northumberland County Commissioners continue to seek money from financial institutions to secure funding for a possible county-wide reassessment.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Monday was the last day to enjoy La Festa Italiana in Scranton.
If you're still looking for some Labor Day plans, especially if you're hungry, downtown Scranton was the place to be.
Chowing down at Fourth Annual First Responders Rib Eating Contest
All vendors opened up Monday around 11:00 a.m. and stayed open until 8:00 p.m., or until all products and food ran out.
From cannolis to porketta to pasta bars, Italian culture, and cuisine is everywhere.
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — If you like a rack of ribs on your Labor Day grill, here's a contest just for you.
The Fourth Annual First Responders Rib Eating Contest was held Monday at Texas Roadhouse in Dickson City.
Everyone who participated was a first responder and had the opportunity to compete for $1,000 dollars to donate to their charity of choice.
Schiel’s Market to reopen after flooding
The winner represented Avoca's Wagon 112 Rescue Department in the event.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County grocery store that was forced to close its doors because of flooding has announced it will be re-opening.
Firework mishap injures 2 kids at La Festa Italiana display
Schiel's Family Market on Hanover Street in Wilkes-Barre says they will back open at 7:00 a.m. Tuesday.
The store was closed since Thursday because of nearly six inches of water flooding the store.
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Several establishments in Pennsylvania have been charged after liquor control enforcement operations were performed within multiple counties.
The Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement (LCE) released details on recently performed compliance checks.
LCE officers are responsible for enforcing liquor laws and related provisions within the region of the state licensed by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.
Ten arrested during DUI checkpoints
LEHIGHTON, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Ten drivers have been arrested during DUI checkpoints set throughout Labor Day weekend in Carbon County.
Traffic enforcement including sobriety checkpoints and roving patrols were conducted as part of a statewide crackdown on impaired driving.
According to the Lehighton Borough Police Department, from August 23, 8:00 p.m. to August 24, 2:00 a.m. officers pulled over 22 vehicles, and one driver, suspected of driving under the influence, was arrested.
11 businesses cited for alleged liquor violations
AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — This summer’s record-breaking travel season is not over yet as Labor Day is expected to be the busiest ever for airports.
28/22 News stopped by the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to talk to travelers passing through for the holiday.
"It’s really quiet here," said Ken Sarnoski of Tucson, Arizona.
The quiet is a good sign for travelers flying out of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport on Labor Day.
