August 18, 2025 at 20:44 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Luzerne County families getting ready for the school year got more than just supplies at one community event.
More than 100 people turned out for the free back-to-school bash at the Toyota Sportsplex in Wilkes-Barre.
Local organizations handed out backpacks, served hot meals, and gave safety tips.
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Kids stepped inside a fire safety simulator to learn how to escape during an emergency.
Organizers say the goal was to prepare students and parents for the year ahead while also bringing the community together.
