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EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — All eyes were on the debate as local lawmakers for each respective party held watch parties.

Dozens of local democrats gathered at Voodoo Brewing in Scranton to watch Vice President Kamala Harris talk about key topics, including women's reproductive rights.

Meanwhile, dozens of Republicans gathered at the party's office in Kingston to watch former president Donald Trump talk about key points, like the economy.

Political science professor weighs in after Presidential debate

WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One county is implementing a new way to fight the opioid and prescription drug abuse epidemic. It's a tool people can access from their own homes.

Wyoming County is looking to combat that crisis and make drug disposal more convenient by sending every household in the county a drug deactivation pouch. It's a tool county officials say can help save lives.

"This is to remove the temptation of pills sitting in a purse, sitting in a medicine cabinet," said Wyoming County District Attorney Joe Peters.

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — It was a night for both party nominees to plead their case. Both candidates are tied in several key battleground states, including here in Pennsylvania.

Political Analyst Doctor David Sosar spoke with 28/22 News Evening Anchor Nick Toma on how he thought the debate unfolded, how undecided voters could tip the scales in Pennsylvania and other battleground states, and if either candidate made their case.

21st Pocono Mountain Community Fundraiser provides support for Monroe County

PA live! (WBRE) — M-N-M Roofing Professionals are the premier residential and commercial roofing contractors in NEPA, the Poconos, and surrounding areas.

Like they always state, they are "there when you need them."

With more Tuesday in a sponsored segment with M-N-M Roofing Professionals on PA live! is their operations manager, Samantha Brown!

Enjoying Hot Monday with Kara Hart from HOT 97.1

You can find more information online, by calling (570) 793-5715, or paying them a visit at 106 Pfeuffer Ct. in Greentown.

PA live! (WBRE) — Lace up your running, and walking, shoes for the Run/Walk Through History, or Die Trying event!

With more about the Forty Fort Cemetery Inaugural 5K/10K Walk happening on Saturday are race Committee Members Jill Matthews and Jim Paddock, and Local Historian Tony Brooks in a sponsored segment with the Forty Fort Cemetery Association.

Johnson College sees growth in enrollment

MOUNT POCONO, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A special charity fundraiser at Mount Airy Casino was in Monroe County. This is the Pocono Mountain's Community Fundraiser's 21st year.

The theme of the event was Movin' and Groovin' and sneakers were the required foot fashion, paying tribute to over two decades of positive community impact.

Three non-profits from the Poconos will be highlighted and receive donations on Tuesday.

PA Career Link hosts Career Link Day in Wilkes-Barre

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County's Culinary Department hosted its 15th Annual First Responders Luncheon on Tuesday afternoon.

The event is held each year around the anniversary of the September 11th attacks.

"I've never been let down by the staff and the students here they do a wonderful job and we really appreciate what they do for us," said Scranton Fire Department Deputy Chief Dan Hallowich.

PA Career Link hosts Career Link Day in Wilkes-Barre

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's Workforce Development Month in Pennsylvania and sometimes, starting a new career path or finding a new job can be difficult.

That is why PA CareerLink hosted its annual CareerLink Day in Wilkes-Barre.

Nearly 40 employers and community agencies were there and the event helps connect people in the community with local employers.

Street closures for 9/11 memorial ride in Williamsport