MALVERN — Philadelphia’s public transportation system received nearly an additional $220 million in state funds to help the agency meet a federal compliance mandate that includes repairing and making safety upgrades to aging electric regional railcars and, as a result, meeting its own goal of restoring full service.
NORTHUMBERLAND — Employees and leaders at Zartman Construction have set new safety standards for Pennsylvania companies in their industry.
DANVILLE — Rochelle Blue spent nearly two decades in education before embarking on a massive career change that sent her back to the classroom — as a medical student instead of a teacher.
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Many young people take up gymnastics as a healthy activity that sharpens their strength, flexibility, and coordination, and for some, the sport opens the doors to great opportunities. "My favorite event is, like, floor," Gracyn Davis from Jefferson Township said. Gracyn has trained most of her life at United Sports [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Several families are forced out of their homes after a string of fires in northeastern and central Pennsylvania in recent days. 28/22 News reporter Joe Mason has a closer look at those fires and fire safety tips. In just the last few days, house fires have displaced many residents in communities across northeastern [...]
CANAAN TOWNSHIP, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A federal prisoner has been convicted of manslaughter, following a deadly fight in a Wayne County prison. Bryant Wilson, who was on trial last week, was serving time at the United States Penitentiary Canaan in Waymart. In November 2021, Wilson got into a fight with another inmate and stabbed [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The holiday season is officially underway, and more drivers are hitting the road to visit family and friends. State police are urging everyone to stay alert and drive safely. 28/22 News reporter Connor Coar spoke with safety advocates, troopers, and emergency room staff. Distracted and impaired driving continues to be an [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — The police investigation into the theft of two bodies from a problem-plagued Luzerne County mausoleum continues Monday night. The theft has brought renewed attention to the problems at the abandoned Good Shepherd Memorial Gardens in Plains Township. 28/22 News I-Team Reporter Andy Mehalshick has new information on the efforts to get some resolution [...]
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A record 81.8 million people are projected by AAA to travel at least 50 miles from home over the extended Thanksgiving holiday period, Tuesday through Monday.
