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EFFORT, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are giving drivers some information on traffic patterns involving construction projects in the area of the upcoming Pocono Races.

State police say the Pocono Races are set to kick off on Saturday, June 21, and continues into Sunday, June 22.

Authorities explain that flaggers will be in Effort, Monroe County, at the 115 project to let Southbound traffic from the race to continue through on the following times:

Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Monday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The bettor posted on social media that he “made Gabby lose by heckling her. And it made my parlay win.”

Thanks to a $1,000,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, students can complete the program at no cost until the end of the 2027 school year.

On June 5th, "Paul Miller's Law" officially goes into effect, making it illegal to use a hand-held cell phone while driving in Pennsylvania.

Newswatch 16's Mackenzie Aucker takes us to James E. Short park in Loyalsock Township.

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PENNSYLVANIA (WBRE/WYOU) — According to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) data, in 2024, there were nearly 10,000 crashes involving a distracted driver, resulting in more than 6,000 injuries and 49 deaths.

Paul Miller's Law will take effect on Thursday. Under this new law, if you have your phone in your hand, for any reason, while driving, you could face consequences.

Effective June 5, 2025, Paul Miller's Law makes it illegal to hold your cellphone while driving.

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) is launching a new career and technology academy thanks to a $1,000,000 state grant and private donations.

The program hopes to open doors for high school students at area career and technical centers, giving them a chance to earn college credit, while training for high-demand fields like welding, HVAC, and early childhood education.

Leaders say it's about breaking down old barriers and giving kids who may have been discouraged from college a chance at success.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Get ready to give back! NEPA Gives, the region's largest 24-hour online fundraising event, kicks off Thursday night.

28/22 News Reporter Kathryn O'Leary shows us how it all works and why this event is making a big difference across our community.

If you've ever wanted to give back to the community but didn't know where to start, the NEPA Gives event is the time to do it.

It's a 24-hour online giving event starting Thursday night at 7:00 p.m., and it's shaping up to be bigger than ever.

The Sunbury Police Department is looking to revamp a community program that has been inactive for 10 years.