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RECIPES OF THE REGION: Polish pickles fresh from garden bring history and heritage to NEPA
For Colette Hughes, her garden serves as a living memory of her aunt and her mother, both fervent gardeners. Now, it’s a testament to her family, spending hours gardening with her husband, John, and her children. Colette and John have been gardening for as long as they have been...
Worcester Red Sox drop road series opener to RailRiders
The Worcester Red Sox fell to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, 8-4, on Tuesday at PNC Field in Moosic, Pennsylvania. Nick Sogard put Worcester on the board in the first inning with a home run over the left field wall. Brad Keller started for Worcester on the mound and had a perfect...
Joe Biden was famously born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, about 75 miles (120 kilometers) north of Allentown, earning him the nickname 'Scranton Joe'
Joe Biden was famously born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, about 75 miles (120 kilometers) north of Allentown, earning him the nickname 'Scranton Joe'
Eric Kotkowski Commits to Misericordia University
Maryland Defenseman Joining Teammate and New NCAA Program This Fall. The '03 native of Framingham, MA chose the Eastern Hockey League (EHL) for his final season of junior hockey. His time this past year was split between Maryland and the Seahawks Hockey Club, and over the course of 39 total games, Kotkowski tallied seven assists to his credit.
Wilkes-Barre unveils benches, trash receptacles painted by W-B Area art students
WILKES-BARRE — Thanks to some talented art students from Wilkes-Barre Area High School, visitors to downtown Wilkes-Barre can now get their picture taken sitting next to the iconic Mr. Peanut and other city landmarks. On Tuesday, Mayor George Brown and members of City Council welcomed students and their teacher...
Maddie & Tae coming back to Pa.: Where to buy tickets to their 2 Pa. concerts
If you missed the sold-out Maddie & Tae performance this spring in Harrisburg, you have two more chances to see them in Pa. The country music duo will perform on their “Here’s To Friends” tour on Friday, Aug. 16, at the Roxian Theatre in McKees Rocks; and on Sunday, Sept. 29, at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre.
Wilkes-Barre Preservation Society summer architectural walking tour to be held Saturday
WILKES-BARRE — Wilkes-Barre Preservation Society director Tony Brooks will host the annual summer architectural walking tour of downtown Wilkes-Barre at 11 a.m. Saturday. Participants will meet at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St. Free parking is available next door to the church. The tour will explore...
Scranton library branch to close for renovations
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local library will be closing for some long-needed renovations. The Nancy Kay Holmes Library will be seeing some major upgrades soon, including adding a handicapped entrance to the back of the building. The front entrance will also be renovated. Inside, crews will be installing a handicapped restroom and replacing […]
Rare copy of ‘Harry Potter’ opens at $12,500 in auction
(WHTM)– An uncorrected proof copy of the first book in famous author J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series is hitting the auction block. Heritage Auctions said the pre-bidding is currently underway for the copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, but the live auction starts tomorrow at the Historical Platinum event hosted by Heritage Auctions in Dallas.
Orlowski Returns as Assistant Athletic Director
WILKES-BARRE, PA (July 23, 2024) -- With our student-athletes making final preparations to return to campus in three short weeks, the King's College Athletic Department and Associate Vice President and Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation Cheryl Ish released the newest addition to the department's staff. On Tuesday afternoon, Ish announced Andy Orlowski's return to King's College as the next Assistant Athletic Director.
Falls Recognizes First Responder Heroes
Saving a life was a team effort among Falls Township’s first responders recently. During Monday night’s Falls Supervisors meeting, Fire Marshal and Assistant Township Manager Rich Dippolito presented citations to members of the Falls Township Police Department, Levittown-Fairless Hills Rescue Squad, Levittown Fire Co. No. 1 and Morrisville Rescue Squad for the collective effort to save the life of Falls resident Cathy Lizotte.
Camp Cadet turns teens into Troopers
DUNMORE, Pa. — It's not everyday you see a helicopter land in Dunmore. But, this week a group of 68 teenagers are turning into state troopers. "Every aspect of law enforcement we bring in because we want a well-rounded experience," says Pennsylvania State Trooper Bob Urban. When they say...