Crowds gathered at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre for the America250 PA Concert Series, celebrating the 250th anniversary of America.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — You don't usually see this many Rolls-Royces parked on north main street, but today Wilkes-Barre played host to a major milestone— the 75th anniversary of the Rolls-Royce Owners' Club, one of the most exclusive car clubs in the world, which got its start right here in 1951. Members were inspired [...]
EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Across the street from one Exeter Church, a vision is taking shape, one yard sale at a time. Slocum Chapel hosted a yard and food sale Saturday, raising money to buy the property right across from them. If the deal goes through, that land, about four acres, will become a [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Thousands of people turned out Saturday for a free concert featuring Lady A and En Vogue at Kirby Park, the next stop in Pennsylvania's America 250 celebration. Road closures and lane restrictions were in affect all Saturday along with public transportation helping bus guests to the event. There are also [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
With thousands expected to pack Kirby Park tomorrow for the free America250PA concert, city leaders are urging people to plan ahead.
As the country prepares for a historic anniversary, one community is finding a creative way to celebrate.
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 [...]
