(00 - 11:00) - Did you know that May will be National Foster Care Month, and locally we are in critical need of Foster Families? Marcy speaks with Monica Reap of KidsPeace Scranton to discuss the nonprofit, its history and upcoming events! KidsPeace was founded back in 1882 in Bethlehem, and serves thousands of youth every year across 7 counties. KidsPeace provides not only foster programs, but also inpatient and outpatient behavioral services, education and more.  Visit Kidspeace.org to learn more!

(11:01 - 12:33) Frankie is joined by Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn Atty. Kathy DePillis discusses pedestrian safety and accidents. Just last year more then 7,500 pedestrians were killed by drivers in the US alone due to things like speeding, distracted driving and larger vehicles like SUVs. Drivers should slow down in popular walking areas and look twice at intersections, where half of crashes happen. Pedestrians should make eye contact with drivers and use sidewalks where possible and, most importantly, look where your going. Should you get hit, make sure to call 911 - even if you feel fine - to properly document the report incident and get checked out. Visit HKWLaw.com for more information. 

(12:34 - 14:44) In Newsbriefs, Marcy discusses the recent election of the new Pope, Cardinal Robert Prevost, who will act as the 267th Pope  - and the first US Pope - Under Leo XIV and the local response from Scranton Bishop Bambera. In a statement Bambera said  it is a joyous time for US Catholics, and the election of Pope Leo speaks to the goodness that has grown in the church of North America. 

(14:45 - 16:18)  WBRE/WYOU-TV's Nick Toma bring us another episode of Veterans Voices, where he travels to the American Legion Post 73 in Shamokin. The post is home to thousands of historic military items and was started by Roger Allman. Post Commander Steven Miller believes it may be the largest collection in the state and can be an educational source for all. The duo are determined to continue to find and show pieces, especially ones that show the importance that Northumberland service members had in the military and America's history.

(16:19 - 30) Ruth's Place director Crystal Kotlowski tell us about the annual Walk for Hope, coming up on May 31st on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre. The Walk for Hope acts as a major fundraiser for the nonprofit, whose mission is to help homeless women across Luzerne County. The group aids over 200 women per year, and has increased its capacity by 5 beds in 2024 to aid up to 25 women at a time. Ruth's Place is almost always at capacity, and homeless numbers have only been increasing in the area. The organization not only offers a place to go 24 hour a day, 7 days a week - but also provides those in its care with items, programs and services so they may get back on their feet and find a stable job and housing once again. The Walk for Hope features testimonials, raffles, vendors and a "walk in her shoes" around downtown, making stops the women must frequent on a regular basis for needed supplies and services. Ruth's Place is also accepting donated items, volunteers and interns. Learn more by following them on Facebook.