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DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A sign we are marching toward Parade Day is the Annual VIP Dinner.
A crowd gathered on Sunday at La Buona Vita Banquet Hall in Dunmore.
Community members weigh in on explosive Russia Ukraine War meeting
It's tradition to have the dinner on the Sunday before Parade Day.
The dinner serves as a way to acknowledge parade sponsors and announce parade dignitaries.
28/22 News is a proud sponsor of the Scranton Saint Patrick's Parade.
(WBRE/WYOU) — People in our community are weighing in on the explosive meeting between the president and vice president and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Ukraine's leader had come to the White House to sign a minerals deal with the US, but instead, he was shown the door after a heated blow-up.
Two people 28/22 News spoke with on Sunday believe an end to the three-year war is still possible.
One of them is a Luzerne County man who has carried out volunteer missions in Ukraine.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — First responders dealing with serious health issues are getting help from the community.
Hundreds knocked down pins on Sunday at Chackos Family Bowling Center in Wilkes-Barre at the Third Annual Rock 'n' Radio Bowl.
The fundraising event is hosted by Cumulus Media, which owns hundreds of radio stations, including WMGS Magic 93 and WBHT HOT 97.1.
Part of the proceeds benefit Foundation 58, a Hazleton-based charity that helps firefighters, police, and emergency medical personnel affected by cancer.
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 Meteorologist Valerie Smock is getting in on the month of Irish celebrations.
She was a guest speaker on Sunday at the Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick Women's Luncheon.
Besides a buffet and beverages, the luncheon featured Irish step dancing and live music.
Organizers say they host the luncheon as a way to give back to women who do so much in the community.
Raising Irish flag as Scranton Saint Patrick’s Parade approaches
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A sure sign is flying high that we are closing in on the largest Saint Patrick's Parade in northeastern Pennsylvania.
The sound of bagpipes filled the air in Downtown Scranton for the Annual Raising of the Irish Flag.
The event on Lackawanna County Courthouse Square is held at the start of parade week.
Trading in tomatos for shamrocks for 12th Annual Saint Patrick’s Parade
Groups like the Irish Cultural Society, Ancient Order of Hibernians, and the Society of Irish Women traditionally attend.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton authorities say they arrested two people in connection to an alleged robbery and kidnapping of a juvenile.
In a release, officials say on Friday, February 28, the Scranton Police Detective Divison arrested two people on the 800 block of Pittston Avenue associated with the criminal street gang Popote for the robbery and kidnapping of a rival gang member that happened on Saturday, February 22.
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Dozens of firefighters from several...
