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WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A part of the Diamond City is a lot more colorful on Saturday thanks to an end-of-September tradition. Children showed up at Wilkes-Barre River Common on Saturday to take part in the Annual Chalkfest.

Kids received a free container of chalk and decorated the sidewalks at the Millennium Circle portal.

These budding, young artists were able to take part in other free activities, too, like a family fishing program, environmental exhibits, and face painting.

Pocono Mountain Street Rods Association celebrates 50 years with a classic car cruise at Viewmont Mall in Dickson City.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A park in the Diamond City that is already home to a special needs playground. Upgrade work is underway at Kirby Park.

Much of that work is focused on the pond area. The project would not be possible without American Rescue Plan Act federal funding from the Biden Administration.

Fire under investigation in Luzerne County

The mayor thinks visitors are going to like what they see when it is all done.

Nearly 100 customers reported being burned after the doors of their Oster French Door Countertop Ovens unexpectedly closed.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Families in Wilkes-Barre now have a brand-new playground to enjoy, designed so every child can play. Mayor George Brown invited the community on Saturday morning to The Bog on Dewey Lane.

Together, they officially marked the opening of the city's newest all-inclusive special needs playground.

The more than $1,000,000 project adds many upgrades, including almost 30 pieces of accessible equipment, disability-friendly walkways, and six new pickleball courts.

Families fill up on food before browsing what the rummage sale has to offer.

DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new feature has been added to a local hiking, biking, and jogging trail. One woman started it as a way for others to connect with their lost loved ones. This project, called Wind Phone, is bittersweet for anyone who interacts with it.

The woman behind this new addition that she helped bring to life in Luzerne County has an emotional connection to it.

"'Grief is love with no place to go.' That was, like, my first major quote that I related to when I first lost my mom," Shavertown resident Tara Yamelski said.

SCOTT TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A community came together to support two troopers shot and injured in Susquehanna County. On Saturday, engines roared and hundreds of motorcycles lined up outside Lakeland High School for much more than just a motorcycle run.

The roar of motorcycles filled the air as riders, families, and car enthusiasts gathered to honor troopers Joseph Perechinsky and William Jenkins.

Both graduated from Lakeland, adding a special connection to the high school hosting this event.

The arson attack did not cause any injuries; however, it did cost the church thousands of dollars to repair.

Blanco and Gomez met about a decade ago and got engaged at the end of last year.