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Rockin' the River concert series concludes with Lanie Gardner
Country performer Lanie Gardner headlined the final concert of this summer's Rockin' the River series in Riverfront Park in Wilkes-Barre Friday. Gardner's song “Chasing the Wind” is featured on the soundtrack of the recently released movie "Twisters." The free Rockin' the River concerts are presented by Visit Luzerne County and the Riverfront Parks Committee.
Shelter impact on the recent homeless camp removal in Luzerne County
WILKES-BARRE LUZERNE COUNTY— One of the agencies tells 28/22 News it was prepared to take in any of the homeless looking for shelter after being displaced from Kirby Park. 28/22 News reporter Gianna Galli joins us live in Wilkes-Barre now with how Ruth’s Place has prepared, and ways the community can help out too. Even […]
Truckers Against Trafficking raises awareness in W-B
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Thursday, state, federal, and local lawmakers and agencies came together to spread awareness about human trafficking through a mobile exhibit. Human trafficking can happen anywhere, and Thursday’s event brought awareness to that fact. Starting back in 2009, Truckers Against Trafficking, otherwise known as TAT, trains truck drivers to recognize and report […]
Scranton Tomorrow wraps up Summer of Scranton with Dog Days event on Biden Street
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Saturday, Scranton Tomorrow's Summer of Scranton will be wrapping up with the Dog Days of Summer event. From 10am-4pm, Biden Street and Adams Avenue will have a variety of different small businesses, including Northern Light Espresso Bar, offering deals, sidewalk sales, and special products for dogs during the event.
La Festa Italiana Set for Labor Day Weekend
For Italians and anyone who enjoys great food, lively entertainment and the Italian culture and spirit, all roads lead to Scranton on Labor Day weekend. La Festa Italiana will be held August 30 through September 2 on Courthouse Square in Scranton. Hours are Friday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Monday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Six veteran organizations receive grants in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The City of Scranton showed some appreciation to veterans this morning by awarding several grants to benefit programs geared toward veterans. Thursday morning the two organizations 28/22 News spoke with said they are beyond grateful for the grant and to the City of Scranton. $85,500 in grant money will be […]
Arrest made in train car, brewery break-ins
WAYNE CO. (WOLF) — A man has been arrested for burglarizing a railroad car and a brewery in Wayne County. The Honesdale Police Department arrested 20-year-old Michael Tyahla for breaking into the Stourbridge Line Railroad car and The Runaway Train Brewery. Police had received information that the railroad car,...
Scranton animal rescue hosting kitten shower this weekend
SCRANTON, Pa. — An animal rescue in Scranton is hosting its annual kitten shower this weekend. "So kittens are very expensive and come in large numbers," said Katrina Organ, St. Cats and Dogs of Nay Aug Zoo. But these babies are so cute, rescue workers at St. Cats and...