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The Wright Center Announces Monthly ‘Walk with a Doc’ Events
The Wright Center for Community Health invites residents of Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Wayne counties to put on their walking shoes and take a step towards improved health by joining one of the three regional, monthly Walk with a Doc events. This doctor-led initiative brings health care providers and community members...
From transportation to tourism, White Haven celebrates 200th birthday
White Haven started with a log cabin in 1824. Now, the borough will toast its 200th anniversary with a street festival this weekend. Lifelong resident and Borough Council member Robert Lamson is thrilled to bring the celebration back to Main Street, in the spirit of events that once were held here.
T-shirt fundraiser for Irish dancer battling cancer
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Passion is what draws students to the Joyce School of Irish Dance in Pittston. It’s the dance forms, friends, and fun that build a family and keep dancers around for decades, even if it’s on the sidelines, like graduate dancer Nyah Kubilus. Smiles and stories are shared all around. Catching […]
Clearing the encampment: what's next?
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — "We got about 30 to 40 different vets out here, and I'm not just talking about males I'm talking about females too who have actually fought in the war. And it actually disgusts me." said Eric Dietrich,. Dietrich, now a volunteer at the Keystone Mission, was...
Wyalusing Wine Festival • September 14
Enjoy the 19th Wyalusing Valley Wine Festival on September 14, from noon- 5 p.m. on the grounds of the Tuscarora Wayne Insurance building, corner of Rt. 6 and 5th Street in Wyalusing, PA. The festival will host over a dozen Pennsylvania wineries.The event is a fundraiser run by volunteers to...
WooSox give up early lead, fall to RailRiders
MOOSIC, PA – Despite Grant Gambrell’s six shutout innings, the Worcester Red Sox (11-13)/(46-53) lost 7-2 on Thursday night to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (11-13)/(54-44) in game four of their seven-game series at PNC Field. After hitting the go-ahead home run in game two of the WooSox and RailRiders...
From Scranton to the Met: opera singer gives back to local arts program
During a two-week intensive course in performing and visual arts, children sing together each morning to warm up their voices. One day, they had the opportunity to warm up with an opera singer. Thomas Capobianco was in this very program as a kid. A 2009 graduate of Scranton High School,...
2 charged with murder in Wilkes-Barre drug-related stabbing
A group of men jumped and fatally stabbed a man in South Wilkes-Barre earlier this year in retaliation for a drug deal gone wrong, according to charges filed in court this week. Two of the suspects — Justice "Millie" Flenory, 23, and Jaime B. Knights, 63, both of Wilkes-Barre —...
‘Major overhaul’: LVIA debuts expansive bar, 2 fast-casual restaurants coming soon
HANOVER TWP., Pa. - A new dining option is serving thirsty and hungry travelers, and more food and beverage options are set to take off later this year at Lehigh Valley International Airport. The Drafthouse at ABE, a rectangular bar and restaurant serving freshly-prepared food and drinks, held a grand...
Condron Sweda Advertising Announces Two Non-Profits to Share Space
Condron Sweda Advertising announces the sponsoring organization of Friends of the Poor; The Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and the sponsors of The Catherine McAuley Center; The Sisters of Mercy, announce that both Catholic agencies will now share administrative space located at the current Catherine McAuley Center (430 Pittston Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505) as of August first.
Wilkes-Barre City clears out homeless encampment in Kirby Park
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A place people called home in Wilkes-Barre was cleared out and cleaned up by the city Thursday morning. "It's disgusting. I mean for me, homelessness is not a choice," says a woman who previously lived in the encampment. "Some people choose to be homeless for whatever reason but I'm out here with my son."
The Scranton Fringe Festival Celebrates 10th Anniversary
The Scranton Fringe Festival, in partnership with The Center For The Living City and The Everhart Museum, announces that the grand kickoff for its 10th anniversary will include a large-scale 3D projection art installation. The front exterior of the Everhart Museum will be transformed into a mesmerizing, animated canvas. Michael...
Local artist to paint mural celebrating jazz history at Scranton Jazz Festival
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — We're just over a week away from the 19th annual Scranton Jazz Festival. That's Aug. 2 to 4 downtown. It includes three days of New Orleans-inspired music, with more than 80 musicians spanning over 20 venues at the Artisan Marketplace. Some are already gearing...
Avoca: Queen of the Apostles hosting pilgrimage to National Shrine of Divine Mercy
As we move into August this week, extended vacations will start to end, but Queen of the Apostles Parish isn’t leaving the season of rest and relaxation behind just yet. In fact, they have a special day trip planned that will not only offer rest and relaxation but also a sense of peace that can only be described as divine.
Currents in the Electric City: A Scranton Anthology
(WBRE – PA Live) — Celebrate the publication of Currents in the Electric City: A Scranton Anthology with co-editors Brian Fanelli and Joe Kraus and many of the book’s contributors on Saturday, July 27, 3-4 p.m. at the Albright Memorial Library, Henkelman Room, Second Floor, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509.
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 72: Jayden Zandier, Exeter Township HS
Coaches Comments: First-year starter at RB. Jayden is a fast, quick twitch runner who constantly gives his best effort each friday. Through 10 games, Jayden has 102 carries for 1136 yards and 14 tds (11.2 yards per carry). He is an aggressive and shifty runner who has the ability to break tackles and take it to the house on every play. Has added 5 receptions for 149 yards and 3 TDs along with 382 kickoff return yards and a TD.