PHILADELPHIA — The landmarks within Independence National Historical Park attract millions of visitors each year to snap photos in front of the Liberty Bell, walk through Independence Hall, and learn about America’s founding documents at the National Constitution Center.
MIFFLINBURG — Mifflinburg Borough will resubmit its application for PENNVEST funding to avoid increased sewer rates for borough customers.
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Friday night, Scranton firefighters took center stage for a night of service, sacrifice, and recognition. The department brought its swearings-in, promotions, and awards together for one major ceremony, honoring six new firefighters and acts of bravery. Service, dedication, and honor were highlighted at the ceremony. "It's a great opportunity to [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Unity Collective celebrated Juneteenth with its 'Friends and Family Block Party' in Wilkes-Barre. The event was underway Friday on Public Square through 9:00 p.m. Those attending enjoyed food, live music, and a variety of performances throughout the evening. Organizers said the celebration is a chance to honor heritage, bring the [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Prostate cancer is the second leading cancer in men. Earlier this year, I got the disturbing diagnosis that I had stage three prostate cancer. But I am alive today, thanks to steps that more men need to take. My first appointment in January with urologist Michael Rittenberg resulted in a startling discovery. He [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Final preparations are wrapping up for Saturday's America 250 PA Commonwealth Concert at Kirby Park. Crews began setting up the stage and other sets around the park on Thursday ahead of the milestone concert and have made steady progress. Mayor George Brown is proud of the teamwork put in by [...]
KINGSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Reports of door-to-door salespeople knocking on residents' doors after dark have sparked concern and debate throughout the Back Mountain community. Residents took to local community pages Thursday night after a man riding a hoverboard was seen going door-to-door in Kingston Township selling pest control services. According to multiple social [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A historic steam locomotive is bringing thousands of people to Scranton. Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 and its sister train were reunited in June. On the first of two display days, the Steamtown National Historic Site hosted around 30,000 people, and that number of visitors is only projected to continue [...]
(WHTM)-- The Department of Homeland Security is reportedly planning to sell or give away seven warehouses originally purchased to detain illegal immigrants, two of which are located in Pennsylvania. The New York Times reported Thursday that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to give away seven of the 11 warehouses it bought to detain immigrants [...]
BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police have taken a Kingsley man into custody after they say he beat a man with a cane. According to a release from police, on June 18, 42-year-old Kyle Earley was visiting a residence on Joy Lane when he got into an altercation with the 71-year-old victim. During the [...]
