Pennsylvania joins 24 states in lawsuit against USDA over expiring SNAP benefits
The lawsuit comes after the U.S. Department of Agriculture decided not to use $5 billion in emergency funds to provide benefits through the government shutdown.
The lawsuit comes after the U.S. Department of Agriculture decided not to use $5 billion in emergency funds to provide benefits through the government shutdown.
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Students at Pittston Area Intermediate Center in Luzerne County are embracing the Halloween spirit by combining creativity with education through a unique STEAM project. More than 100 students participated in the school's Second Annual Haunted House Competition, where they used recycled materials to construct 3-D haunted houses. This activity not [...]
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A fire destroyed the Countryside Square Plaza in Hamilton Township, Monroe County, around 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, leaving the strip mall a total loss. Fire officials confirmed that the entire building was destroyed, but fortunately, all businesses were closed at the time, and no injuries were reported. A state police [...]
SALEM TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A startling sight in Salem Township Tuesday night as a fire flash was spotted at the nuclear power plant. 28/22 News Reporter Joe Mason has a closer look at the protocols that are in place if things go wrong. A quick explosion was captured on a firefighter's dashcam on [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — People in need will soon have help getting food on the table. A digital fundraiser to help combat food insecurity is being relaunched in Scranton. 28/22 News reporter Connor Coar has more about the month-long event. The City of Scranton, along with the Scranton Area Community Foundation, has been working on [...]
The company said the decisions were based on performance and market factors tied to its ongoing turnaround plan.
October is Menopause Awareness Month. It aims to raise awareness about menopause symptoms and the available support and treatment options.
More than a year after devastating flooding moved through Lycoming County, a bridge taken out by the storm is finally open again.
Four candidates are looking to claim the top seat in Scranton.
Ghosts, witches, and vampires came together for some early Halloween fun at the 'Boo Mountain Bash' at Blue Mountain Elementary West, where inclusion is top of mind.