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House damaged after Wilkes-Barre fire

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A house is damaged after a fire in Wilkes-Barre.

Crews were called Tuesday night to Susquehanna Street at around 9:00 p.m.

VIDEO: Firefighters battle Wilkes-Barre blaze

Flames tore through the home, and the exterior is now badly damaged.

No injuries were reported.

A city fire inspector is investigating the cause.

Free community closet to benefits low-income people

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Giving back to those in need is priceless, and on Wednesday, organizers and volunteers came together to hold a community closet free of charge at The Wright Center in Wilkes-Barre.

28/22's Joe Mason has a closer look at how the center is giving back.

The Wright Center opened its Community Closet for the community at its Wilkes-Barre location on Wednesday.

It serves as a space for those in need to pick up anything from shirts, winter coats, shoes, dress clothes, and more, all for free.

VIDEO: Firefighters battle Wilkes-Barre blaze

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say firefighters were out in Wilkes-Barre Tuesday night battling a house fire.

The Luzerne County Communications Center told 28/22 News crews were called to the unit block of Susquehanna Street in Wilkes-Barre for a reported house fire at about 9:00 p.m.

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Officials say there are no reported injuries, and crews are still on scene.

Wyoming Valley Mall officially back in business

WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Attention shoppers: The Wyoming Valley Mall is officially back in business.

After nearly two weeks in the dark, officials now say the power has been fully restored and stores are now welcoming customers again.

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The mall has been closed since June 25 after a power problem with the underground lines that shut down the entire facility in the Wilkes-Barre area.

So if you've been waiting to get your shopping fix, now is your chance.

Wright Center prepares for upcoming Community Closet

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — With local needs on the rise, the Wright Center is preparing to host its Third Community Closet event this week in Luzerne County.

People can pick out donated children's or adult-sized clothing for free on Wednesday afternoon.

It's a growing necessity since the Keystone Mission just across the street announced it will close its doors due to a lack of money.

Thousands of pierogies being made for church picnic

For anyone interested in donating items, we have the information on how to do so on 28 22 news dot com

Thousands of pierogies being made for church picnic

MOCANAQUA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A traditional Polish food staple is taking center stage this week in Mocanaqua, Luzerne County. Some seasoned cooks are preparing thousands of pierogis for the St. Mary's church homecoming picnic.

Church parish members and volunteers are hard at work in Mocanaqua, coming together to make pierogis, thousands of them.

They're being prepared for the St. Mary's Church Homecoming Picnic next month. Volunteers are getting a head start on the delicious delicacies because they're homemade and take time.

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