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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.

Absent any action, a shutdown would begin at 12:01 a.m. ET on Wednesday.

Chalkfest 2025 hosted by the Riverfront Parks Committee filled the River Common in Wilkes-Barre with art and learning about the Susquehanna River.

The Poconos Health and Wellness Festival in East Stroudsburg offered free health screenings, yoga, meditation, and giveaways on Saturday.

The products were sold online and shipped to retail and food service locations nationwide, according to the recall alert.