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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.
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.
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...
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'
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.
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 […]
How Delaware — Biden's home state — is reacting to the end of his campaign
Joe Biden has been part of Delaware politics for more than five decades. He started out as a county councilman when he was 28 years old. He's currently the oldest president in U.S. history, and his announcement that he won't run for reelection likely marks the close of one of the country's longest political careers. Rachel Sawicki with Delaware Public Media reports on how The First State is reacting to the news.
Peoples Financial Services: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — Peoples Financial Services Corp. (PFIS) on Thursday reported net income of $3.3 million in its second quarter. The Scranton, Pennsylvania-based bank said it had earnings of 46 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for costs related to mergers and acquisitions, were 59 cents per share.
Baltimore man killed in Greenfield Township motorcycle accident
GREENFIELD TOWNSHIP, OH, (July 25, 2024) - The Ohio State Highway Patrol says a 54-year-old man was fatally injured Thursday night in a vehicle vs. motorcycle accident in Greenfield Township. According to authorities, a 2018 Ford Fusion heading northbound along State Route 158 attempted to turn eastbound onto Rainbow Drive...
Former fiscal manager of Children's Advocacy Center charged with wire fraud
A former fiscal manager for the Children’s Advocacy Center of NEPA is facing federal wire fraud charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of P-A says 51-year-old Angela Saar of Olyphant diverted fraudulent payments from CAC/NEPA’s bank account to her own while she worked there between November 2018 and June 2022.
Open Market includes Flea Market this Saturday
There's no telling what you may find at this Saturday's Open Market in Gibson Park. This week, along with the last Saturday of August, the market will offer a dedicated flea market section. Tables are just $10 and will feature everything from antiques and collectibles to furniture, clothing and more....
Trail seniors get one last show
Jordan Chmielewski had a night he will never forget.
Students help spruce up City Hall grounds
Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown and City Councilman Stan Mirin (District C) welcomed students from Wilkes-Barre Area School District’s Creative and Performing Arts Academy to City Hall on Tuesday. The students presented the city with park benches and garbage covers that were designed and painted for the beautification of City Hall’s grounds.
Scranton Jewish Food Festival begins July 28 with new art exhibit and the unity of food
Every year, Rabbi Benny Rapoport is asked what his favorite item is at the Jewish Food Festival in Scranton. He finesses the tough question with different answers for different moods.
Fence to be restored at Delaware Highlands Conservancy
BEACH LAKE, PA — The Delaware Highlands Conservancy has received $3,155.50 in grant funding from the Honesdale National Bank Foundation. The monies will support the restoration and rebuild of a perimeter fence for a small historic family cemetery on the conservancy’s Van Scott Nature Reserve property. The historic...