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Is the day after Christmas a federal holiday?
Here's what you need to know about some key services on Friday, Dec. 26.
13 people displaced after fire in Carbon County
Two apartment buildings with four residential units were impacted by the fire that started Thursday afternoon along West Catawissa Street in Nesquehoning.
When does the 'Stranger Things' finale drop on Netflix?
With the second batch of episodes from the final season now out, there's just one more to go. Here's what to know about timing and episode runtimes.
Volunteers serve up free meal and full hearts in Scranton
Thursday marked the 32nd year of Bob Bolus's free Christmas dinner.
13 displaced in 2 building Nesquehoning fire
NESQUEHONING, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say 13 people were displaced as two apartment buildings were damaged in a multi-alarm fire Thursday afternoon in Nesquehoning. Crews from several counties responded to the fire that officials say started at approximately 4:30 p.m. on the 200 block of West Catawissa Street. According to Assistant Chief of Nesquehoning [...]
Annual Christmas breakfast spreads holiday cheer to those in need
While many spent Christmas morning opening presents and spending time with loved ones, volunteers in Scranton spent theirs spreading Christmas cheer.
Free Christmas breakfast spreads holiday cheer
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Lackawanna County, a local business stepped in for what can be a difficult time for people who are struggling, as they opened their doors Christmas morning to help neighbors in need. Christmas morning inside of Backyard Alehouse looks like a full room, a steady line, and volunteers moving fast. [...]
Crews report to Christmas day fire in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say nobody is hurt after a Christmas Day fire in the Parsons section of Wilkes-Barre. Firefighters responded to the corner of Mill Street and Gills Lane around 3:00 p.m. Thursday afternoon, where no injuries were reported, but an ambulance with lights on was seen leaving the scene. The cause [...]
48th annual Christmas dinner feeds, builds community
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — While many people gathered with their loved ones for a Christmas meal, an annual event in Luzerne County is making sure no one spends the holiday alone. Inside first Presbyterian Church, volunteers spent their Christmas morning setting up for a free community dinner. Dozens of people then showed up for [...]
Who performed with Snoop Dogg during the Netflix Christmas halftime show?
Snoop Dogg's Halftime Show on Netflix was a star-studded event.
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