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Verizon resolves issue affecting phone service across US
Thousands of Verizon customers reported being unable to make or take phone calls Saturday.
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Perez Hilton still hospitalized, will have 'long process' to recovery, family says
Perez Hilton's family said his condition was "serious but stable" and "treatment and recovery will be a long process."
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Plymouth Kielbasa Festival celebrates Polish heritage
PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The sounds of polka music and the smell of kielbasa filled Main Street as the Plymouth Alive Kielbasa Festival brought the community together for its 22nd year. For many attendees, the festival is about much more than sampling smoked or fresh sausage. It’s an opportunity to reconnect with family, revisit [...]
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A Late Autism Diagnosis Inspires Father to Spread Awareness
For one Northeastern Pennsylvania father, an autism diagnosis changed the way he understood both his son and himself. Now, he's using softball to help others.
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Native American culture celebrated at the Rhythms of the Land event in Scranton
Scranton's "Rhythms of the Land" celebration showcased Native American culture through music and dance while looking to pass down traditions.
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Young entrepreneurs showcase skills at 'Kidpreneur' event in Clarks Summit
Organizers say the idea for the 'Kidpreneur' event came after their own kids found themselves bored after school ended for the summer.
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Railriders host lemonade stand to aid Venezuela earthquake relief
After devastating earthquakes in June, several Railriders players from Venezuela wanted to find a way to help their communities back home.
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Musical train ride travels through Scranton for Jazz Festival Flyer event
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Residents traveled through Scranton in vintage train cars Saturday during the Jazz Festival Flyer event. The scenic ride featured live acoustic jazz music as it traveled through the Electric City. The trips departed from the Steamtown National Historic Site and traveled to Nay Aug Park. Organized by the Iron Horse [...]
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$856M jackpot leads to Powerball fever
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Powerball jackpot has reached $856,000,000 for the drawing Saturday night. The prize includes a cash option payout estimated at nearly $371,000,000. Powerball fever is spreading across Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania as residents pursue the top prize. While the odds of winning are 1 in 292,000,000, regional vendors report robust [...]
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Characters, cosplay, community come together at Anime-Fest
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Anime fans and cosplayers gathered at the Holiday Inn in Dunmore Saturday for the Scranton Anime-Fest. The event brought together vendors and enthusiasts to celebrate anime culture in Lackawanna County. The festival featured a variety of activities, including cosplay competitions and appearances by special guests. Organizers designed the event as [...]
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