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National Park Foundation Impacts Local Community
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — The National Park Service covers more than 85 million acres nationwide – preserving and educating about parks, monuments, and historical sites like Steamtown in Scranton. The site joined the National Park Service in 1995 to enhance public understanding of steam locomotives' impact on...
Celebrating Italian culture with La Festa Italiana
SCRANTON, Pa. — Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton is filled with the aroma of traditional Italian cuisine like pasta, cannolis, and pizza. "It's been going great so far. The weather is great. The crowds started early today, so everything is nice. It's cool. It's really comfortable. It's great to come down and get a little Italian Festival time in," said John McDonald, owner of Electric City Pizza.
Houdini Museum brings magic to the Electric City
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — If you’re looking for something to do over this holiday weekend, we have a hidden gem that will immerse you in the world of magic. 28/22 News stopped by a museum in Scranton that takes a look into the life of the master of illusion… Harry Houdini. Pick a card, […]
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 the market will offer a dedicated flea market section. The market opens at 10 a.m. with a variety of local vendors featuring produce, hand-made crafts and art pieces, food and more. Don't miss...
EVENTFUL: Italian food, livestock and trains means something for everyone this Labor Day weekend
The unofficial last weekend of summer is upon us. So whether you are outdoorsy, a foodie or train enthusiast, there's plenty of things to do. Scranton’s annual celebration of Italian food and culture starts Friday, Aug. 30, and wraps up Monday, Sept. 2. The hours are 4 to 10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday.
Yellow leaves in August: A sign of an early fall? | Jeremy's Journeys
MOOSIC, Pa. — Leaves changing color is a tell-tale sign of fall, and some of you are already seeing yellow leaves littering your backyards. Could this mean we are in the midst of an early fall?. Autumn is especially beautiful here in northeastern and central Pennsylvania, with our mountains...
Swoyersville boy wins National Mullet Championship
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A local Swoyersville boy with great hair brought home a win in this year’s National Mullet Championship. Six-year-old Kamden Cunningham, better known as the “Kammander”, won the kid’s division of the competition. He beat out hundreds of kids from all across the world with over 2,200 votes taking home a grand […]
It's a Femininomenon! Historic Ritz to host Chappell Roan themed dance party
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — The Historic Ritz theater in downtown Scranton is becoming a “Pink Pony Club” this Saturday for their Chappell Roan night. Roan is a singer who has experienced a meteoric rise to fame, and now sells out every show she performs. The Ritz...
Pocket Park Live Series Celebrates the Arts in Downtown Scranton
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VA uses creative arts as treatment in competition
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The VA held the 16th Annual Veterans Creative Arts Competition Thursday showcasing local talented veterans. The VA uses creative arts as a therapeutic rehabilitative treatment. The competition recognizes the progress and recovery veterans have made through creative arts therapy. It also raises awareness of the creative achievements of our […]
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