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Kirby Park cleanup underway after concert

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crowds packed Kirby Park for a massive concert Saturday night, but by morning, the focus quickly shifted to cleanup. Crews moved fast following the America 250 PA event, working to break down staging, remove fencing, and clear out trash left behind after thousands filled the park. City workers, stage crews, [...]

Historic warplane tour lands at AVP

PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — History took flight over Northeastern Pennsylvania this Father's Day with vintage warplanes turning heads and drawing crowds in one part of Luzerne County: A World War II-era aircraft landed at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, giving visitors a rare, up-close look at aviation history. Families explored the plane, snapped photos, [...]

Families tee off to annual Father's Day Tournament

MOUNTAIN TOP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Families spent Father's Day on the fairways Sunday as golfers gathered at Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club for the club's annual Father's Day Tournament. The longtime tradition brought together fathers, sons, daughters, and other family members for a day of friendly competition, camaraderie, and quality time on the course. [...]

Rolls-Royce Owners' Club celebrates milestone

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 [...]

Church's flea market aims to fund youth center, garden

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 [...]

Thousands to pack Kirby Park for free concert

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Saturday night, Kirby Park put the 'P-A' in party. Music, patriotism, and community came together, as the city geared up for America's 250th birthday, just two weeks away. ""We greatly appreciate Governor Shapiro bringing them to all of Pennsylvania, I think it's awesome and we're just having a great time," [...]

Juneteenth celebrated with 'Friends and Family' block party

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 [...]

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