HARRISBURG — Bus drivers, janitors and cafeteria staff could file for unemployment benefits when schools close for the summer under a Democratic proposal that advanced Tuesday within the Pennsylvania House.
MANDATA — Line Mountain freshman Kylie Zeigler, of Trevorton, will sling arrows and compete for a title at the Pennsylvania National Archery in the Schools Program on Friday morning at the Spooky Nook Sports Complex in Manheim.
HARRISBURG — A proposal advanced within the Pennsylvania House to establish a paid family and medical leave program that supporters say is long overdue and opponents stress is too costly.
Sixteen teams from seven Valley school districts unleashed their creativity and innovative thinking Tuesday morning at the 12th K’NEX Design Challenge, hosted by the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit.
In a letter to the homeland security secretary, Al Schmidt cites critical help local election officials get from the U.S. cybersecurity agency CISA.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Art therapy can be a valuable and therapeutic way to process and overcome different traumas. That's why a local non-profit offers art therapy classes to human trafficking survivors.
The founder of TWIGS Restoration Ministry takes her own story of survival to guide others through their healing journeys.
"I love doing art with different people just to see and prove to them that they can create art," Founder and CEO of TWIGS Restoration Ministry Sarah Issac-Samuel said.
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lackawanna County is now asking the court to change how Commissioner McGloin's replacement is chosen. A petition was filed on Monday by Commissioner Bill Gaughan and the county's attorneys.
It argues that Rule 1908, a supreme court ruling from 2019, should govern the process, not the home ruler chapter.
If granted, any registered Democrat in the county could apply for the seat, instead of going through the democratic party's nomination process.
Popular recreation spot turning into illegal dump site
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A popular spot for walking dogs and running is starting to look like a dump. Locals say illegal dumping is becoming a growing problem in the area.
Residents in the area of Robinson Circle in the Hanover Industrial Park in Luzerne County say it's a spot where many walk their dogs or enjoy time outside, but now it's plagued with garbage.
"I typically bring my three dogs over to Robinson Circle just to take them on like nightly walks," Jonathan Casey from Warrior Run explained.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — If you're in the market to purchase or even rent a house or property in northeastern Pennsylvania, then you are probably already aware of the challenge it could be to find a place of your liking.
Real estate experts say there is a housing shortage across the nation and right here in northeastern Pennsylvania.
28/22 News is told by local real estate agents, as well as government officials, that if you are in the housing market and see something you like, don't waste any time. Make a move.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It’s the time of year for spring musicals and one professional production is set to support higher education in our area.
It’s a hidden gem tucked inside this Lackawanna College building on Vine Street.
The ‘People’s Security Bank Theater’ is one of the original vaudeville theaters in Scranton’s district.
“Scranton School District built Scranton Central High School around the theater and that building today, the high school merged with the theater is what we call Angeli Hall here on the campus of Lackawanna College.”
