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  • 1 week ago | pahomepage.com | Julie Dunphy

    SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new report shows a promising trend nationwide: drug overdose deaths are on the decline, but what does that mean for us here in NEPA? 28/22 News Reporter Julie Dunphy spoke with the Lackawanna County Coroner to find out if this national trend is taking root locally, and what’s behind the shift. In Lackawanna County, the coroner says the trend is cautiously encouraging, but fentanyl remains a major threat.

  • 1 week ago | pahomepage.com | Julie Dunphy

    SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A group of young students is teaming up with community volunteers to bring a splash of color to downtown Scranton. It’s all part of a citywide beautification effort that kicked off this week. Bright smiles and blooming flowers filled Christopher A Doherty Park on Tuesday morning. Volunteers of all ages came together to kick off Scranton City Pride. “The kids are really enjoying it. We have some that are a little afraid to get dirty.

  • 3 weeks ago | pahomepage.com | Julie Dunphy

    DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There are growing concerns over firefighter burnout in one part of Lackawanna County. Dunmore and the Firefighters Union are working to reach an agreement to hire full-time firefighters. Both sides claim safety is their number one priority. Despite the borough’s push for transparency, they have yet to answer our questions regarding the staffing issues.

  • 3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Julie Dunphy

    DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There are growing concerns over firefighter burnout in one part of Lackawanna County. Dunmore and the Firefighters Union are working to reach an agreement to hire full-time firefighters. Both sides claim safety is their number one priority. Despite the borough’s push for transparency, they have yet to answer our questions regarding the staffing issues.

  • 3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Julie Dunphy

    SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Rising property assessments are putting pressure on homeowners across Lackawanna County, and it’s hitting hardest for seniors and those living on fixed incomes. One local leader says he’s heard the concerns loud and clear and is taking action. Several homeowners have continued to share their frustrations with their recent assessments, saying their values are too high.

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Julie Dunphy
Julie Dunphy @JulieDunphy
12 Feb 25

#BreakingNews A possible home explosion happened in Sugarloaf Township, Luzerne County early this morning. A neighbor tells @wbrewyou they heard a loud bang around 4:30 a.m., followed by flames shooting from the home on Cabana Lane. https://t.co/NfBenYcxqM

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Julie Dunphy @JulieDunphy
3 Jul 24

RT @PAStatePolice: Missing Endangered Person Advisory UPDATE: SUMMA was located and is safe. The MEPA is canceled. Thank you for the RTs.

Julie Dunphy
Julie Dunphy @JulieDunphy
3 Jul 24

Search for missing 2-year-old in Lackawanna County https://t.co/oRaY6MZ02G