PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (WHTM) -- In honor of National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, several Pennsylvania officials joined together in Philadelphia to pay tribute to the state's current election staff and urge the public to consider serving themselves. Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt spoke alongside Philadelphia City Commissioners Omar Sabir and Seth Bluestein at an [...]
LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — For nearly nine years, Pocono Organics has been much more than a farm. It became a place where families, students, farmers and visitors could learn about where their food comes from and how healthy soil can help create a healthier community. But now, owners have decided it's time for [...]
Before students head back to the classroom, Newswatch 16's Emily Kress spoke with a pediatrician at UPMC about how parents can set students up for success.
Christopher Wasnetsky was helped from a wheelchair as he sat in court, accused of murdering his coworker.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local leaders and legends of the court are coming together for a two-day youth clinic in Scranton. Teaching and preaching the fundamentals: Just some of what these kids will be taking away over the next two days. "I hope I get better at basketball. I'm very excited because there is [...]
The Day Street Community Center in East Stroudsburg received a $50,000 Lowe's grant for major renovations.
Charges were filed against a man accused of making a bomb threat against the U.S. Consulate in Halifax, authorities in Canada said.
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A family ice cream business near Milton is turning 35 years old this year.
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Drivers may have a headache with traffic Wednesday as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announces rolling roadblocks on Interstate 80 in Luzerne County. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced there will be rolling roadblocks on Interstate 80 in both directions between the Carbon County line to the Mountaintop/Hazleton exit, Exit [...]
