Governor Shapiro gave an emotional address to the public hours after the arson, calling it a targeted attack and making it clear this kind of violence needs to stop.
The State Police and Chardo discussed what they know so far as the investigation continues into what authorities call a case of attempted murder.
The White House says Obama's portrait is still in the foyer, but was moved to the opposite wall where a portrait of former President George W. Bush used to hang.
Newswatch 16's Valeria Quinones spoke with church officials in Scranton who say this Palm Sunday mass was more than they expected.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- Hours after Pennsylvanians were invited inside to recognize and celebrate Passover with Governor Josh Shapiro, part of his residence could be seen blackened, remnants of that celebration charred Sunday afternoon.
The Governor's Office gave a look inside, releasing photos of the wreckage from Sunday morning's arson attack.
PHOTO COURTESY / PACAST - Governor Josh Shapiro, right, and State Police Colonel Christopher Paris, survey the damage.
Bucknell is embracing this vision with the Campus Shop — a new retail space launched by the Perricelli-Gegnas Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (PGCEI) and housed at the Campus Theatre in Lewisburg. The shop provides Bucknellians an opportunity to sell their products and market their services directly to consumers, providing students with a hands-on understanding of entrepreneurship.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A decades-old community holiday event is alive and well in Scranton. Children and their families turned out to McDade Park on Sunday for a free drive-thru Easter Party.
The Easter Bunny and various mascots were on hand to pass out sweet treats to kids, plus free food and meal coupons from participating restaurants.
Hundreds of children showed up, including those of a man who tells 28/22 News that an event like this is so important.
Experiencing artistry, culture of tattoos in Lackawanna County
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Tattoo artists from across the country took over downtown Scranton this weekend to show off their skills. The Electric City Tattoo Convention wrapped up on Sunday at the Hilton Scranton and Conference Center.
More than 200 top tattoo artists gathered this weekend for the three-day event, giving tattoos, competing for awards, and sharing the culture of tattoos.
Besides the artistry, guests got the chance to enjoy some live performances, including burlesque shows and pin-up contests.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Christians all over the world and here in northeastern and central Pennsylvania are observing the holiest week on the religious calendar.
Saint Peter's Cathedral is among the houses of worship that celebrate Palm Sunday.
Worshippers held palm branches, symbolizing what crowds waved to greet Jesus more than 2,000 years ago after he entered Jerusalem.
Observing first night of Passover in Kingston
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Smoke filled the air in a local community throughout this weekend. While something was burning, it was all part of a training exercise.
The large receptacle that looks like a mobile container could not contain all of the smoke from a controlled burn.
The ones who set the fire are instructors from the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy.
They are teaching how to identify and deal with flashovers, a potentially deadly eruption of flames which occurs when smoke and toxic gas become superheated and mix with the air around them.
