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SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Fourth of July is next week, and area shops are making sure you have fun while being smart. 28/22 News stopped by a fireworks shop in the Poconos with how they’re reminding people to be safe before lighting off an explosive show. It’s a dazzling display, thousands of different types of fireworks are piled high inside Phantom Fireworks of Delaware Water Gap, ready to be fired off. “July fourth’s right around the corner. We’re seeing more and more influx of customers coming in since Memorial Day,” said Ryan Mazario, manager at Phantom Fireworks of Delaware Water Gap. Fireworks are legal in PA. You have to be 18 years old to purchase and can shoot them on private property, following your municipality's laws.

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* Media Alert * WHAT: The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) along with The Monroe County Municipal Waste Management Authority and Street2Feet invite you to a media event touting six years since the start of the Pocono Community Caring Company better known as Pocono 3C.

MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A section of Route 209 has been closed after a crash that occurred Monday morning. According to the Stroudsburg Fire Department, a dump truck carrying asphalt rolled over and caught fire. All lanes of Route 209 in both directions have been shut down while crews work to clear the accident scene. The driver of the truck was taken to the hospital in unknown condition. Drivers are advised to find an alternate route. For the latest in road closures, head to 511pa.com.

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Sunday, Chase Briscoe was the first to race through the finish line of the much-anticipated Cup Series race, The Great American Getaway 400. 28/22 Sports Anchor Nick Zelaya got an exclusive interview with Briscoe after his 1st Cup Series win of the season. Briscoe clinches a postseason berth with the victory.

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The much-anticipated Cup Series race, the Great American Getaway 400, was underway after some rain. Before the race started, as the skies cleared up, drivers got their introductions in front of a sold-out crowd. They spent time with their families before hopping in the cars in hopes of a win. Earlier on Sunday, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro came to speak at Pocono Raceway. How the PTN, 28/22 News NASCAR came to be He spoke on sports in general and how it's actually more impactful and crucial for our nation at this time than we think.

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Sunday, Chase Briscoe was the first to race through the finish line of the much-anticipated Cup Series race, The Great American Getaway 400. Earlier on Sunday, fans were kept from the grandstand as thunderstorms rolled through NEPA, but luckily, Mother Nature decided to let up. How the PTN, 28/22 News NASCAR came to be Drivers took on the Tricky Triangle, looking to get another win, while others were looking to get their first.

Words & Film: “A Complete Unknown” Sunday, June 29th, 2pm – Community Room  A biopic celebrating the rise of music legend Bob Dylan. In 1961, a 19-year-old Dylan arrives in New York City and forges relationships with folk icons on his journey to stardom. Starring Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton, and Elle Fanning. Directed by James Mangold. Rated R for language. The post Free Film: A Complete Unknown appeared first on Eastern Monroe Public Library.

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— 28/22's Gianna Galli talked with Pocono Television about how the partnership came to be. She is joined by Chris Barrett from the Pocono Television Network with more on how the partnership with Pocono Raceway and 28/22 News came to be. 28/22’s Alaina Lositio tackles the Tricky Triangle They touched on how much Pocono Raceway means to the area, the Pocono brand, as well as the process on how the agreement ended up on a Chevy NASCAR.

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— 28/22 Sports' Alaina Losito had the chance to drive one of the stock cars here is a look at her attempt at the tricky triangle. It's nicknamed the Tricky Triangle. Pocono Raceway is known to be one of the toughest tracks in all of NASCAR. But what makes this triangle so tricky? Well I decided to test it out for myself. Ahead of race week, I figured the only way to really get a feel for what these drivers experience was to conquer the track myself. 18-year-old Zilisch brings home the win in Xfinity Race Once arriving at the raceway, I suited up and spent hours learning the rules of the road, from tackling each turn, following safety instructions, and mastering what they said was an experience of a lifetime

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LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— 28/22 Sports was joined by NASCAR driver Kyle Larson as they broke down what happened Saturday at the Xfinity Race. The Xfinity Race just wrapped up Saturday afternoon with Connor Zilisch taking home the victory. It was his first time racing here at Pocono and is only 18-years-old with the crew chief Dale Earnhardt Jr. The race wasn't without its dramatics as Zilisch made a late run passing Jesse Love for the lead and coming up with his second victory of the season. Zilisch stated: "I think a lot of it is just people I've been able you know, been fortunate, to surround myself with. You know I'm nothing without the people who have been behind me, my family, it takes an army to make stuff like this happen. Very grateful to have such a good group around me."

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Along with the high-speed excitement, race fans also have the chance to help fight the opioid epidemic. It's the Seventh Annual Drug Take Back Weekend at Pocono Raceway. Fans who pass through the main entrance can bring unused or outdated prescription medication to the track to be safely disposed of. How to watch Pocono Raceway NASCAR races Attorney General Dave Sunday tells 28/22 News it's all about keeping drugs off the streets. "Unfortunately, we are in the world where we are dealing with addiction..We're dealing with the opioid epidemic, and unfortunately, what happens is a lot of people are in the throes of addiction, and they'll try to find pills wherever they can get them," Attorney General Sunday stated.

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two local veterans are getting a fresh start this weekend at Pocono Raceway thanks to a national program that puts them behind the wheel of something life-changing. The two vets were gifted completely refurbished cars through the NABC Recycled Rides program. Each car costs about $30,000 and was donated by Geico Insurance. Faulkner Collision Center in Lancaster donated the labor to fix and fully restore the cars. How to watch Pocono Raceway NASCAR races The program works coast to coast, giving away more than 300 cars each year to people in need. "Really, a life-changing event when they receive a vehicle and they're eternally grateful and we're just happy that we can give them a hand," Program Manager Dale Ross told 28/22 News.

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There was a lot of excitement in Long Pond on Saturday from racers and fans alike. While the coveted Cup Series race is on Sunday, the Xfinity Series race kicked off Saturday afternoon. While the race is now over, the energy in Long Pond was still absolutely electric. It was hard to describe the atmosphere in the infield, and even with the race wrapped up, people here are ready to do it all again tomorrow. 38 drivers lined up Saturday afternoon to take on the Tricky Triangle yet again. The smell of burnt rubber filled the air, and the sound of engines roaring down the straightaways made this spectacle of speed one to remember. While it's hard to imagine what exactly was going through the racers' heads on the track, fans 28/22 News spoke to could hardly contain their excitement as the drivers made their way through the turns.

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The sight of speeding race cars and the sound of roaring engines are drawing tens of thousands of race fans to the Poconos. It's the Great American Getaway 400 weekend at Pocono Raceway. The Xfinity Series is currently underway at the Pocono Raceway. On Saturday, the qualifiers were held for Sunday's cup series, and a familiar face took his turn on the Tricky Triangle. When talking about Pocono Raceway, one name that comes to mind is Denny Hamlin. Hamlin has the most wins at Pocono with seven. Hamlin did not participate last week in Mexico as he and his wife welcomed the birth of their third child. How to watch Pocono Raceway NASCAR races The week prior, Hamlin won at Michigan, so if he wins on Sunday, he will technically have back-to-back wins.

Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin ties track record for career poles held by Ken Schrader and Bill Elliott during Saturday’s NASCAR Cup Series qualifying session. Cup Series points leader William Byron of Hendrick Motorsports to start 31st after hitting wall during qualifying lap. LONG POND, Pa. (June 21, 2025) – Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin earned a share of the track record for career pole positions when he secured his fifth during Saturday’s NASCAR Cup Series qualifying for The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA.COM at Pocono Raceway.

VICTORY LAYNE – RIGGS WINS NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES MILLERTECH BATTERY 200 Layne Riggs of Front Row Motorsports earns his first career NCTS pole earlier in the day en route to his first win of the season. TRICON Garage’s Tanner Gray matches career-best performance by finishing second. LONG POND, Pa. (June 20, 2025) – Front Row Motorsports driver Layne Riggs converted his first career NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series pole into his first victory of the season in Friday’s MillerTech Battery 200 at Pocono Raceway.