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Families enjoy opening weekend at splash pad in Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — One way to beat the heat of this holiday weekend sun was at a splash pad in Lackawanna County. Novembrino Park's Splash Pad in West Scranton opened this weekend. Families say it was the perfect time. "It's great. It's a great environment for the kids and...
142nd Ashley Memorial Day Parade canceled due to inclement weather
ASHLEY — The 142nd Ashley Memorial Day Parade has been canceled due to inclement weather, parade officials announced. The parade was to start at 9 a.m. on Monday May 27, along Main Street. This parade is considered one of the oldest in the country. This year’s parade was to...
Cause of Scranton grocery store fire released
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton Fire Department has released the cause of the fire at Giant Market. According to the Scranton Fire Department, on May 20 around 4:05 a.m., they were dispatched to Giant Market on Nay Aug Avenue for a reported smoke condition in the backroom of the building. At 4:25 a.m. the […]
Katie’s Place Clubhouse opens new location in Lackawanna County
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local non-profit that supports those with mental illness is expanding in a new location in the Electric City. Tim Rodwell, Kelly Amberlabage, and Jeff Moran hang out together around a table inside Katie’s Place Clubhouse in Scranton. “When I’m here I feel so needed, so accepted, I feel so […]
Businesses continue to increase in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The growing cuisine scene in Wilkes-Barre is going international. In the last few months, we have seen an increase in new restaurants and shops in the area, and on Friday afternoon one more was added to the list. This is one of the many new businesses in the Wyoming Valley […]
‘A Man, A Woman and A Head of Lettuce’
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Actors Circle’s will present the satirical comedy “A Man, a Woman, a Head of Lettuce,” which features three works by local playwright Ted LoRusso: “Roquefort,” “Hallelujah Breakdown,” and “Vichyssoise.”. The play involves adult...
Kicking off Summer Safely on Memorial Day weekend
JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The annual Fireman’s Parade is kicking off at 5:00 p.m., the carnival is opening soon for Friday, and of course the anticipation for the Race of the Saints on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. While everyone is gearing up for a fun Friday night and race day, its important to remember the […]
New restaurant opening in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new business announced its grand opening in Luzerne County. Villa Atlixco announced Mayor George Brown will be in attendance for the ribbon cutting for the opening on May 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Scott Street in Wilkes-Barre. Villa Atlixco will be doing a 50% off sale […]
Sliding into Memorial Day weekend at Montage Mountain
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Many got outside to enjoy the nice weather and prepare for the long weekend ahead of them. One local water park even opened its doors a day early to give the community a jump start on their summer fun. Some in northeastern Pennsylvania started their Memorial Day weekend with a […]
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