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End of an era for Hazleton pizzeria

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's the end of an era for a beloved local restaurant that's been around for decades. The business closed on Saturday after 50 years of serving its community.

Vesuvio's Pizza in Hazleton said its goodbyes: A bittersweet night for owners, staff, and customers alike.

There have been roughly 2,600 Saturdays that Vesuvio's Pizza has served customers in Hazleton. But this one is different. It is the last Saturday for the business that opened in 1975, the product of Italian immigrants, fresh off the boat.

Glitz on display for annual fundraiser to help abused children

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hollywood glitz is on display Saturday for an annual fundraiser to help children of abuse. The Westmoreland Club in Wilkes-Barre was the setting for Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center's Ninth Annual Gala called "Cinema through the Century."

28/22 PA live! Co-hosts Rachel Malak and Chris Bohinski served as emcees and dressed to the nines for the event.

Wilkes-Barre Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off

The Children's Advocacy Center helps counsel kids who are victims of physical or sexual abuse.

Wilkes-Barre Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The weather to start the weekend may not be what organizers of a popular festival have in mind. It rained intermittently on Saturday for the official start of the Wilkes-Barre Cherry Blossom Festival.

The event at Kirby Park includes more than 40 food and craft vendors, as well as rides, and live entertainment.

This marks the 48th year for the celebration in the Diamond City.

Getting rid of drugs the right way in Wyoming County

Getting rid of drugs the right way in Wyoming County

TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — People with powerful prescription drugs they no longer need are helping get rid of them the right way this weekend. Wyoming County is among the sites taking part on Saturday in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

An event at the CVS in Tunkhannock was billed as "Got drugs?" Take Back.

This initiative is part of a broader effort called "One pill can kill," with the goal of preventing medication misuse.

The District Attorney compares unused pills in a medicine cabinet to a ticking time bomb.

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