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6 PA Cities Are Considered The Dirtiest In The Country
It's no secret that cities are not usually extremely clean. It's really hard to keep areas extremely clean when they're extremely overly populated plus the heart for hustle and bustle. Anytime you visit a major city, you probably aren't shocked to see gum smashed into the concrete, garbage blowing in...
Flames damage home in Luzerne County
WARRIOR RUN, Luzerne County — A fire heavily damaged a home in Luzerne County Sunday morning. Crews responded to the home along Orchard Street in Warrior Run just after 7 a.m. Everyone inside made it out safely. The fire was out within an hour. There is no word yet...
Growing together: Interest in Luzerne County community gardens takes root
Interest in community gardens takes root in Pittston, Wilkes-Barre. Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. While the fresh vegetables alone are great, Pittston Mayor Mayor Michael Lombardo expects an even greater bounty from the city’s new community garden. Residents of all ages will get to know...
Water main break impacting residents in Luzerne County
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A water main break early Saturday has some residents waking up to discolored water. According to a post made by the Nanticoke Fire Department, a water main break occurred on Locust Street overnight. Susan Turcmanovich, the Media Affairs Manager for Pennsylvania American Water, stated that the 16-inch main break occurred overnight […]
Pittston: Neighborhood Action Team looking for problem areas and points of pride
Pittston Housing Authority and the City of Pittston Office of Community Development have joined forces to conduct Neighborhood Action Sweeps at housing authority sites. These sweeps allow the city, the housing authority, and the police and fire departments an opportunity to talk with residents, ensure neighborhoods are safe, and check that fire hydrants are in good working order.
Celebrating Independence Day the old-fashioned way in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It’s Independence Day and one classic celebration is well underway in Luzerne County. Wilkes Barre’s Old-Fashioned Fourth of July celebration is happening at Kirby Park and the event has a little something for everyone. “Well we’re celebrating the birthday of America, 2024,” said City of Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown. It’s […]
Back Mountain Farmer’s Market kicks off
DALLAS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An annual rite of Summer is officially underway which is a big hit with the community. The annual Back Mountain Farmers Market kicked off Saturday at Dallas High School. Many came out to see what roughly three dozen vendors had to offer. The market is a great way to […]
Remembering the Battle of Wyoming 246 years later
WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBREW/WYOU) — Wyoming Monument National Historic Site is remembering the 246th Anniversary of the Battle and Massacre of Wyoming on Thursday. The Wyoming Commemorative Association sponsored the event. They had a concert performed by the Wyoming Valley Band along with a ceremony. John Yudichak served as the principal speaker, he has previously […]
World War II Monument being rebuilt after being damaged
SPRING BROOK TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On this day we celebrate freedom. A Spring Brook Township man is honoring those who fought for our freedom by restoring a World War II Monument that was damaged. After a car crash damaged the monument last fall, Bob Kuniegle has dedicated his time and effort to rebuilding […]
Community works to tear down and rebuild softball field
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County High School softball field will now be torn down and rebuilt. A fire destroyed multiple parts of it Thursday night, leaving thousands of dollars of equipment to be replaced. Fire ripped through Holy Redeemer’s softball complex Friday night. Destroying everything from a pitching machine to tractors. All […]
Hundreds come out for the first day of Summer Fest
SCOTT TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Summer means festivals, amusement parks, and outdoor activities like Summer Fest in Scott Township. A crowd of people all came out to Lakeland Orchard and Cidery to enjoy all they had to offer like food, sweet treats, and rides. You can even pet goats. One woman who is visiting […]
West Pittston: Revisit amusement parks of the past at library program
I am historically a terrible scaredy cat, so I didn’t always love roller coasters. But once I discovered roller coasters. I was an absolute sucker for them. There are no shortages of amusement parks both past and present. If you don’t feel like driving all the way to Hershey Park or Knoebels but still want to learn more about amusement park history, then the West Pittston Library may have just the event for you.
On track: Scranton may finally see return of passenger rail line to NYC through Poconos
It’s been more than 50 years since passenger trains ferried travelers from Scranton to New York City, and many in Northeast Pennsylvania had given up hope that a rail line would ever return. But funding from the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law may finally bring back passenger trains to run between the Electric City and the Big Apple.
Rained-out 4th of July Extravaganza rescheduled for Friday at Backwoods Bar
DALLAS, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Happening Friday---if you missed any 4th of July festivities, here's another event in Luzerne County. The annual 4th of July Extravaganza out at the Backwoods Bar and Kitchen in Dallas was rained out, but will go on around 5 p.m. Guests will get the...
First responders at the ballpark in Lackawanna County
MOOSIC, Pa. — A minor league team in Lackawanna County is supporting first responders by offering free home games on Fridays. "Been to a couple Yankees games this year and a couple of these so far," said Brad Blass, a firefighter in Bloomsburg. He is one of many first...
Stretching on the roof in Scranton fundraiser
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The 11th Annual Yoga on the Roof fundraiser welcomed yogis of all levels Thursday morning in Downtown Scranton. A string trio from the northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic, the event’s beneficiary, provided the soundtrack for this yoga’s hour-long practice on top of the Electric City Garage. It’s an Independence Day tradition that […]
Around Town: Fourth of July was time to just ‘let it go’
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. I hope everyone has enjoyed a fantastic and fulfilling holiday week and weekend. It’s hard to believe it’s now coming to a close, but I’m grateful for the time spent celebrating the Fourth of July and the many liberties that come with the day’s significance.
The Burnt Norton holds ribbon-cutting ceremony
WILKES-BARRE — The Burnt Norton, a new restaurant at the corner of Northampton and Washington streets, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday morning. The restaurant’s owner, Dezarae Sabecky, did the honors of cutting the ribbon, which was provided by the city. The soft opening of the business was...
Beyond the Byline: Memories of a monument and a mausoleum
WILKES-BARRE — Every July 4th brings back memories of a monument and a mausoleum — and genuine love. And it also brings back the details of what is perhaps the most bizarre day I’ve ever had in the newspaper business. On July 4, 2010, I was assigned...
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