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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Social media has made us more connected than ever before, but it comes at a small price for some students in Lackawanna County.

28/22 News Reporter Connor Coar joins us in Scranton after speaking with university students in Lackawanna County.

We are more connected to the rest of the world than ever before, thanks to social media.

Several students at the University of Scranton have told me that witnessing tragic events on social media has become a slowly growing norm.

Many are calling for investigations into and consequences for public or social media comments made in the wake of Kirk's assassination.

DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is encouraging many to look to change the current rhetoric among those with different views. One local university's Republican Club is honoring Kirk by doing just that: holding an open discussion.

Misericordia University Young Republicans hosted an open discussion at the campus dining hall on Friday.

The forum, coming just days after Kirk's assassination, made discussions like these popular in recent years. The assassination hit home for students who were inspired by his message.

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It is that time of year when the Pocono Mountains Community Fundraiser supports non-profits doing life-changing work in Monroe County.

The event, now in its 22nd year, has raised more than $3 million for our neighbors in need. This year, four organizations were selected to receive funding.

Cynthia Lang is grocery shopping. But she's not at the grocery store, and her bill is free. "It's a lot of help, you get a lot of food here," Lang said.

State-of-the-art facility is being built to fight food insecurity

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Members of the Charles T. Adams Active Adult Center in Wilkes-Barre got a chance to learn more about 28/22 News when the I-Team's Andy Mehalshick stopped by.

Andy was invited to talk with the senior citizens about news stories he has reported on in his 45-year career and how we do what we do every day here at 28/22 News.

State-of-the-art facility is being built to fight food insecurity

Andy says the members were great and asked fantastic questions.

Kalani, 7, Kendall, 5, Josephina, 3, and Sophia, 2, were killed when flames engulfed their home.

Meals on Wheels of NEPA plans to move to a new site on Cherry Street, hoping to streamline operations and double meal production.

A panel of Lackawanna County judges ruled there will be a special election in November to determine who will fill the empty seat.

There have been 27 reports of the mini fridges overheating and catching fire.

President Trump said Friday on Fox News Channel that a minister also involved with law enforcement helped turn the suspect in to authorities.