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Wawa construction progressing at Union Center Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Twp.
WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Construction is progressing at Union Center Plaza along Route 309 in Wilkes-Barre Township, for a new Wawa convenience store/gas station. Steel girders are going up and the entire site is being developed. Wawa hopes to open the store in late 2024 or early 2025. This is...
Kingston Community Pool draws big crowd for 4th of July Family Fun Party
KINGSTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Many residents also celebrated the 4th of July at the Family Fun Party at the Kingston Community Pool. There were games and prizes for kids of all ages. Members got in for free, as well as active military, with valid proof of service. “Everybody...
Mohegan Pennsylvania Player Scoops Up $642K Jackpot
A lucky visitor of the Mohegan Pennsylvania casino resort has struck gold, winning a jackpot of more than $642,000. The life-changing prize was won thanks to a side bet that increased the player’s chance of hitting the jackpot. The winner, casino officials said, was a man from Plains Township....
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 […]
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...
Shade Plants That Look Like Some of Your Sun Loving Favorites
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa. — Whether you have sun or shade in your yard, you can have the look you like with some great look a like plant alternatives. Paul shares information on several shade loving plants that can give you the look of some of your sun loving favorites. For instance, if you really love the look of full sun ornamental grasses but have a yard which has shade most of the day, Paul has some varieties of grasses that love the shady side of your landscape. You may like the look of giant leaf Hosta, but you don't have a lot of room for the plant to spread out, there are alternative small leaf Hosta plants that give you the same look but do not grow tall and wide. If you are a fan of Spiderwort but really don't have the room for it to spread, Sweet Kate is a great alternative.
The Back Mountain Farmers Market continues creating memories for Dallas residents
DALLAS, Pa. — Locally grown fruits, homemade honey, and fresh flowers are for sale at the Back Mountain Memorial Library Farmers Market. What was once a small fundraiser for the public library in Dallas has turned into an ongoing summer tradition for folks in Luzerne County. "I am totally...
Wickizers celebrate 66th wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wickizer, of Duryea, celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary July 5. The couple were married by the late Rev. Ruth Underwood in Brick United Methodist Church, Duryea. They were attended by the late Paul Vogel and Shirley Sekusky. Joan is the daughter of the late Joseph and...
Rained out on the 4th, Backwoods Bar's Independence Day extravaganza shines on the 5th
DALLAS, LUZERNE CO. — The 4th annual Backwoods Bar and Kitchen 4th of July Extravaganza became the 5th of July extravaganza after being rained out on Independence Day. Despite the rain, many gathered at Backwoods Bar and Kitchen on the 4th to celebrate America’s Birthday. “We still had...
Fifth Annual Electric City Reptile Expo returns to Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Reptile lovers unite, and that’s exactly what they did Sunday in Downtown Scranton. Hundreds of people poured into the Hilton Conference Center for the Fifth Annual Electric City Reptile Expo. This event featured creatures many people love, like snakes, turtles, and lizards. There were even non-reptiles like spiders and fish. […]
Exeter/Wyoming/West Wyoming: Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday at Wyoming Free Library
“Harry Potter” is one of those eternal series that has permeated pop culture and exists in the ether so that even if you haven’t read it, you still likely know a few facts about its world-building, the spells, and the hit-movie franchise itself. It’s a series I think...
Bar Louie - Mohegan Sun Pocono
Eat. Drink. Be Happy. The tenets of the Original Gastrobar. Great drinks, chef-inspired food, and awesome service in a comfortable atmosphere where you are encouraged to relax and hang out. With Bar Louie, no two bars are going to be exa... Is this your business?. Promote your business through our...
Where You Thought You Would Be
Review Summary: Torchbearers of Wilkes-Barre emo put in a valiant first effort. If Kansas Had Trees are not a band from Kansas. I know, I'm shaking in my boots about it too. I was all prepared to talk about The Get Up Kids and the connection between midwest emo and pop punk, but now I won't, because these rascals are from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Jokes aside, If Kansas Had Trees already have big enough shoes to fill without worrying about the gaping expanse of the American Midwest. Being an emo band from Eastern PA and carrying the torch for bands such as Title Fight and Tigers Jaw is no easy task, but IKHT comes pretty dang close to capturing the flag with their debut album.
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.
Avoca: Happy campers: Young men deepen faith at diocesan vocation program
Summer is such a great time for camping — and not just in the woods! In fact, Thomas Gilchrist, a Queen of the Apostles parishioner and altar server, recently attended a camp that may not have offered too much time to roast marshmallows around a campfire, but it certainly ignited the hearts of the campers on fire for God.
NY psychedelic surf rock band Cortez rides wave of popularity in NEPA
Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email. Over the past year, Goldstein’s Deli has ramped up their live music acts, hosting four to six each month and featuring various genres and lineups that bring in crowds of all kinds. NEPA Scene had...
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