August 2, 2025 at 23:23 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The smooth sound of jazz is filling the Electric City this weekend for the 20th annual Scranton Jazz Festival. More than 80 musicians are performing in 20 different downtown locations, including Scranton Art Haus.
A crowd gathered Saturday night to hear Jack Mead Junior West Third Street Blues Band play their set.
Other festival performers set up at places like Backyard Ale House and the Scranton Cultural Center.
Raising money for neglected, abused kids at NEPA’s Day Downtown
August 2, 2025 at 23:19 EDTPA homepage
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some people are shopping this weekend for a cause in Stroudsburg. Shoppers turned out on Saturday for the Seventh Annual Just Care Back Benefit Bash Fundraiser on Saint Andrews Lane.
Crowds browsed and bought everything from clothing and jewelry to household supplies.
Celebrating culture at NEPA Latino Fiesta in Scranton
Every dollar spent goes directly to causes, including schools, shelters, and other local charities, as well as to help families in Grenada and Carriacou in the West Indies.
August 2, 2025 at 23:16 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local event wrapped up on Saturday to raise money for abused and neglected children. NEPA's Summer In The City celebrated its Second Annual Day Downtown in Wilkes-Barre.
The fundraising festival started Saturday morning and continued until 8:00 p.m. It featured something for everyone.
Food trucks, small businesses, and carnival games brought plenty of people to Public Square on Saturday for NEPA's Day Downtown.
August 2, 2025 at 23:06 EDTPA homepage
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police need help to track down an alleged thief at Weis Market.
Surveillance video caught a suspect who broke into Weis Market on North River Street.
Police say the burglar smashed a front window and made their way into the store Saturday shortly after 4:00 a.m.
Police investigating after man was shot twice
The intruder filled up a bag with candy and may have taken other items.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Plains Township Police Department or message them on their Facebook page.
August 2, 2025 at 23:03 EDTPA homepage
BRIAR CREEK TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A search is on hold Saturday night along the Susquehanna River after a fisherman disappeared into the water.
Rescue crews rushed to the Berwick-Nescopeck Bridge just before 5:00 p.m. Saturday. Police say a man was fishing when he fell into the river and never resurfaced.
Pickle This Pickle That Pickle Fest kicks off in Forty Fort
Search teams scoured the water for hours but were forced to stop after dark.
August 2, 2025 at 20:02 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There was a splash of community spirit on Saturday in Wilkes-Barre as runners and walkers supported children in need. Nearly 75 participants hit the trail at Kirby Park for the Second Annual NEPA Run the River 5K and Fun Walk.
The race near the Susquehanna featured volunteers armed with water guns to keep runners cool.
The event raised money for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Wyoming Valley as a kickoff event to NEPA's downtown day.
August 2, 2025 at 19:58 EDTPA homepage
FORTY FORT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — People puckered up for the Pickle This Pickle That Pickle Fest at the Forty Fort Sports Complex. The event featured plenty of pickle-flavored food and pickle-inspired crafts.
With nearly 40 vendors on hand, there was something to relish for pickle lovers of all ages.
Celebrating culture at NEPA Latino Fiesta in Scranton
August 2, 2025 at 19:53 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The weather could not be better for a celebration of culture in Scranton. Ethnic music and dancing took over Nay Aug Park for the third annual NEPA Latino Fiesta.
Crowds poured into the park to sample the sights and sounds, and enjoy various foods from Latin nations.
Participants say this event is important to promote diversity in northeastern Pennsylvania.
20 years of jazz history brings music to Scranton
August 2, 2025 at 19:03 EDTDaily Item
SUNBURY — Weis Markets on Friday opened registration for its sixth annual Weis-4-School program, which is expected to generate $500,000 in donations for pre-k through eighth-grade schools in Weis Markets’ seven-state market area. Schools can register now through Oct. 31, 2025, and the program will run through April 30, 2026.
August 2, 2025 at 19:03 EDTDaily Item
SELINSGROVE — For thirteen months, Amsa Courtney has been selling smoothie bowls in her bright yellow trailer throughout the Valley and beyond.
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