Scranton articles
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President Biden visits Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — President Joe Biden is visiting the Electric City Tuesday. The president is scheduled to arrive at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport around 1:00 p.m. and then give a speech at the Scranton Cultural Center at 2:00 p.m. After the speech, President Biden will proceed to another campaign event in Scranton around 5:10 []
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Understanding, combating gang violence in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The battle to reduce youth gang violence continues Wednesday. Community leaders gathered Wednesday to talk about the ongoing fight to combat the problem, first by understanding it. Three important takeaways from Wednesday coming from Lackawanna County District Attorney Mark Powell. Gang activity is not new, it's not unique to Scranton []
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Scranton police patrolling for aggressive drivers
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Scranton Police Department is cracking down on "aggressive driving," on Tuesday and Wednesday. Law enforcement says on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week increased patrol units will be looking for "aggressive drivers." According to Scranton police "Aggressive Driving Enforcement" began Tuesday, April 23 from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., []