Patient care is top priority for Pennsylvania hospitals but beyond tending to the ill and injured, a new industry report stresses how health care facilities are a critical component of the commonwealth’s economy and future growth.
DANVILLE — With around 200 hours of studying under his belt, Danville Area High School senior Hansen Zang earned a perfect 1,600 on his SAT last month.
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HARRISBURG — The spread of bird flu to hundreds of dairy cows in 15 states moved the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to require bulk testing of raw milk as a precautionary measure.
POCONO SUMMIT, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's an innovative approach to addressing a longstanding problem. On Wednesday, the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) and the Pocono Mountains United Way hosted More Front Doors: the Pocono Housing Summit.
More Front Doors aims to bring people together to discuss the ongoing housing crisis.
"They're making houses that are not affordable for the average worker, especially today with the economy being so crazy," said CEO of Marty Grace Designs LLC Marty Grace.
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As the first snowfall gets closer, PennDOT is gearing up to keep our roads safe.
They are reminding drivers to stay prepared as they tackle the challenges of winter driving.
PennDOT is taking no chances as winter approaches.
They've been preparing since the summer.
Pa. road conditions and plow locations available on PennDOT’s website
PennDOT crews are already hard at work inspecting their equipment and reviewing plow routes, ready to take on the first snowfall of the incoming winter season.
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro made a stop in northeast Pennsylvania on Wednesday to highlight economic growth.
The governor hosted a ceremonial signing of an executive order at Northpoint Development's Hazleton Logistics Building.
The executive order establishes a permitting fast-track initiative for major economic development and infrastructure projects.
Bakery Delite prepping nonstop for holiday season
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Santa Claus was at the Wilkes-Barre Fire Department earlier Wednesday to encourage car seat safety for the little ones.
The event, organized by the NEPA CPS Taskforce, brought in Santa to hand out goodie bags to kids and, more importantly, check car seats to ensure kids' safety ahead of holiday travel.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's the decision many in Lackawanna County were hoping they wouldn't have to face: The 2025 budget includes a double-digit tax increase. The large hike was finalized on Wednesday.
Those in favor of the plan say it's an unfortunate but necessary step forward.
The new tax hike in Lackawanna County is 33%.
County commissioners who approved it say it's the first step in turning the financial condition of the county around.
SUNBURY — A Northumberland County jury today found that two men charged in a 2022 drive-by shooting were not guilty of attempted murder and related charges.
