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Betty Reid Soskin worked for the National Park Service as a park ranger from the age of 85 and until her retirement at 100 in 2022.

The Dripbar's hydrating heroes event in Lackawanna County offered free vitamin infusions to veterans and first responders.

Community members in Scranton rallied at Cooper's Seafood House to support Greg Boock's battle with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, raising funds for his treatment.

Schiels Family Market in Dunmore enhances holiday shopping by offering outdoor seafood sales, showcasing dedication to customer convenience during the festive rush.

Newswatch 16's Valeria Quiñones spoke with some of the last-minute shoppers who love the thrill of it all.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Many people who died while experiencing homelessness are being remembered in northeastern Pennsylvania. Dozens gathered Sunday evening at Luzerne County's Annual Homeless Persons Memorial to pay tribute. More than 30 people held tapered candles and read the names of nearly 200 homeless people who died since 2001 in Luzerne County. [...]

A man from Scranton died early Sunday morning near Lake Ariel when a car he rode in crashed into trees

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Call it a one-stop shop to help put toys beneath the Christmas tree for families in need. The non-profit, In This Together NEPA, hosted what's called Northeast Pole in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday. The advocacy group rounded up donations, including new and gently used toys, children's books, and school supplies, to [...]

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some are celebrating this holiday season wearing tacky clothing for a cause near and dear to many of us. People and their pets turned out on Sunday for an Ugly Sweater and Kitten Adoption Party in Pittston. They showed up at Blind Cat Beer Company, also called BCBC Taproom. The [...]

The NFL will air three Christmas Day games across Netflix and Prime Video, featuring matchups with limited playoff implications and a star-studded halftime show.