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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.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- Governor Josh Shapiro condemned political violence in a Sunday afternoon press conference in the wake of an arson attack on the Governor's Residence in Harrisburg.

The fire broke out overnight while Shapiro and his family were home.

Police investigating arson after Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence fire

The mission is set to feature the first all-women space crew since Valentina Tereshkova's solo spaceflight in 1963.

According to State Police Colonel Christopher Paris, 38-year-old Cody Balmer, of Harrisburg, is in custody and will face multiple charges.

A recently unsealed federal warrant says 17-year-old Nikita Casap bought a drone and explosives and told other people about his plans.

MOUNT POCONO, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Georgia man has been convicted of sexual assault after a trial earlier this week in Monroe County.

According to Monroe County District Attorney Mike Mancuso, 32-year-old Javonte Norfleet of Conyers, Georgia, has been found guilty of Indecent Assault and Unlawful Contact with a Minor.

Mancuso states that a mistrial was declared last year based off the result of a hung jury, but a decision by the victim and her family prompted them to go ahead with another trial.

HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is in custody as Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are investigating what they call "an act of arson" at the home of Governor Josh Shapiro early Sunday morning.

PSP and the Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo have confirmed that they have arrested 38-year-old Cody Balmer from Harrisburg in connection with the arson.

District Attorney Chardo says Balmer will be charged with attempted murder, terrorism, aggravated arson, and aggravated assault against an enumerated person, according to officials.

In a matter of months, the subject became a highly charged debate that crossed party lines and united a younger generation of lawmakers.