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The White House said the department will retain certain critical functions.

Leaders gathered at the Hamilton Health Center in Harrisburg on Thursday to celebrate the act's upcoming 15th anniversary.

Small businesses in downtown Pottsville are welcoming spring in a big way this weekend. Newswatch 16's Valeria Quiñones gives us a preview of the event.

The Walt Whitman, Betsy Ross, Benjamin Franklin and Delaware Turnpike bridges should be evaluated to see if they're above acceptable risk guidelines, the NTSB said.

The leader and two members of a cultlike group have been connected to six killings in Vermont, Pennsylvania, and California.

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— It is the first day of spring and that means some special deals for some frozen treats to kick off the season.

"Rita's Italian ice" is handing out a free six-ounce cup of Italian ice, no purchase necessary!

28/22 News stopped by Rita's in Kingston where plenty of people already took advantage.

Stroudsburg prepares for 46th annual parade

Members of Wilkes University's women's soccer team stopped by after a surprise from their coach.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— St. Patrick's Day was Monday, but we have one more parade to look forward to this weekend.

Sunday will be the 46th St. Patrick's Parade in the Poconos.

There will be 135 floats this year, bigger than previous years.

First day of spring means free Italian ice!

The parade starts at Stroudsburg High School at 1:15 p.m. and goes over the interborough bridge and ends at East Stroudsburg Municipal Building.

(WBRE/WYOU)— President Trump signed the executive order around 4:30 p.m. Thursday shutting down the Department of Education (DOE).

Many are now wondering what that means for schools right here in NEPA, as well as across the country.

To fully eliminate the department requires an act of Congress, and while the White House says funding for essential programs for schools across the country will remain, local educators and analysts have concerns about how exactly schools will get the funding.

Police nab SNAP benefits skimming suspect

Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department identified Florin Doroiman, who is accused of illegally obtaining 4,600 account numbers, including SNAP benefit accounts.

This week is all about celebrating the volunteers who make Meals on Wheels deliveries possible.