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Senator demands CHS find 'trustworthy buyer' for Pennsylvania hospitals
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey has alleged that Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health System prioritizes profits over quality care and is demanding the system find a trustworthy buyer for two of its Pennsylvania hospitals it plans to sell. In a July 25 letter to CHS CEO Tim Hingtgen, Mr. Casey claims that...
Novello’s brings authentic sauce to Scranton
Gio Novello, the owner of Novello’s Pizzeria & Restaurant, opened the eatery bearing his name in December 2022. Just a bit over a year and a half later, the pizza sauce he’s been perfecting since he was 11 is now being called the Best of Lackawanna County. That’s...
12th Annual Jewish Food Festival kicks off in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A much-anticipated celebration of ethnic food is underway in Scranton. The 12th Annual Jewish Food Festival kicked off Sunday at Nay Aug Park. The food fest serves up cultural cuisine at the Everhart Pavilion. The taste-tempting smell of falafel, schnitzel, knish, and much more helped bring out a hungry crowd […]
Motorcyclists give firefighters boost in Drums
DRUMS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some local firefighters are getting a boost thanks to some bikers. Motorcyclists got their motors running and headed out on the highway Saturday morning in Drums for what’s called Rally in the Valley. More than 70 bikes and 100 riders participated. Besides the motorcycle run, the event included, among other […]
Jewish Food Festival begins
SCRANTON, Pa. — A beloved food festival returned to part of Lackawanna County on Sunday. The Jewish Discovery Center's Jewish Food Festival kicked off at Nay Aug Park in Scranton. Stuffed cabbage, knishes, falafel, and funnel cakes are just a few of the many foods offered at the festival.
Missing pet snake found in Tunkhannock
TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A large snake slithered away from its home. The 13-foot-long Boa went missing Saturday leaving its owner worried and a community concerned. 28/22 News Reporter Gianna Galli was the only journalist there early Sunday evening when the super-sized snake was finally found. The 13-foot long red tail boa was missing […]
Scranton police charge man for inappropriate contact with minor
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — A man was arrested for having inappropriate contact with a child. The Scranton Police Department arrested 25-year-old Brant Everett after the special victim's unit investigated a report of child sexual assault. In an interview with police, Everett made admissions about his role in having...
More than $1 million raised for St. Joseph's Center
SCRANTON, Pa. — It was another great year for St. Joseph's Center as another big total was revealed Saturday night. Go Joe 27, and St. Joseph's Center Telethon raised $1,067,869,70 to help those with intellectual disabilities, pregnancy support, adoption assistance, outpatient therapy, and medical day care services. Mr. William...
Josh Shapiro’s environmental record under scrutiny with new national attention
On March 13, 2024, Governor Josh Shapiro discussed his energy plan in Scranton. Back in Scranton, Pennsylvania, five months ago, Governor Josh Shapiro stood in a union hall to unveil his administration’s latest energy plan, which was promoted as a “bold vision for Pennsylvania’s energy future.” Despite the initial excitement, the moment was far from triumphant.
Comedy legend Andrew Dice Clay to perform at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts this November
WILKES-BARRE, PA – Comedy legend Andrew Dice Clay to perform live in concert at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, November 16th, at 8 P.M. Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, August 2nd at 10:00 A.M. with a Kirby Member presale beginning on Wednesday, July 31st at 10:00 A.M.
Beyond the Byline: Helping the homeless is the right thing to do
WILKES-BARRE — This week’s removal of the homeless camp sites in Kirby Park was sad to see, but it had to be done. Mayor George Brown has done so much to help the homeless and it is time that the homeless start helping themselves. There are many services...
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