June 21, 2025 at 18:24 EDTPA homepage
LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Along with the high-speed excitement, race fans also have the chance to help fight the opioid epidemic. It's the Seventh Annual Drug Take Back Weekend at Pocono Raceway.
Fans who pass through the main entrance can bring unused or outdated prescription medication to the track to be safely disposed of.
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Attorney General Dave Sunday tells 28/22 News it's all about keeping drugs off the streets.
June 21, 2025 at 18:19 EDTPA homepage
LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two local veterans are getting a fresh start this weekend at Pocono Raceway thanks to a national program that puts them behind the wheel of something life-changing.
The two vets were gifted completely refurbished cars through the NABC Recycled Rides program.
Each car costs about $30,000 and was donated by Geico Insurance.
Faulkner Collision Center in Lancaster donated the labor to fix and fully restore the cars.
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June 21, 2025 at 18:15 EDTPA homepage
LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Tens of thousands of race fans have converged on the tricky triangle for Pocono Raceway's biggest weekend of the year.
Three days, three races, and three chances for race fans to experience one of NASCAR's most notorious tracks.
28/22's Avery Nape takes us trackside for the sights and sounds of the annual speedway spectacle.
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June 21, 2025 at 18:15 EDTWNEP
The Pharaoh's Car Club Scranton Chapter hosted its first Cars and Coffee event at Scranton Lace Village on Saturday.
June 21, 2025 at 18:10 EDTPA homepage
LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The sight of speeding race cars and the sound of roaring engines are drawing tens of thousands of race fans to the Poconos. It's the Great American Getaway 400 weekend at Pocono Raceway.
The Xfinity Series is currently underway at the Pocono Raceway. On Saturday, the qualifiers were held for Sunday's cup series, and a familiar face took his turn on the Tricky Triangle.
When talking about Pocono Raceway, one name that comes to mind is Denny Hamlin. Hamlin has the most wins at Pocono with seven.
June 21, 2025 at 18:01 EDTWNEP
Visitors enjoyed the warm weather and nature on Saturday during Riverfest at Nesbitt Park in Wilkes-Barre.
June 21, 2025 at 17:48 EDTWNEP
Teams raced and made waves on dragon boats at Lake Wallenpaupack Saturday afternoon, with proceeds benefiting the Chamber of the Northern Poconos.
June 21, 2025 at 17:40 EDTWNEP
The policy change could have stripped universities of tens of millions of dollars in research funding.
June 21, 2025 at 17:32 EDTWNEP
A fire destroyed a home along Fidlers Green Road in Coal Township just before 1:30 a.m. Saturday.
June 21, 2025 at 17:29 EDTWNEP
The opening week for the monthlong tournament across the U.S. has seen some wildly fluctuating attendances.
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