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2024 Armed Forces Parade coming to Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Scranton Police Department released details on the upcoming 2024 Armed Forces Parade. Authorities explain the 2024 Armed Forces Parade is scheduled for May 18 and will be preceded by the Heroes of All Kinds 5K race. Set up for the race will start at 8:30 a.m. and the race […]
Brunching at microbrewery for Mother’s Day
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dozens of people packed a popular restaurant and bar in Wilkes-Barre Township for a special Mother’s Day brunch. Families gathered at Breaker Brewing Company to show appreciation for the special women in their lives. The business featured a special brunch menu including omelets and eggs benedict and offered adult […]
Now's The Time To Prune Your Apple Trees And Landscape Shrubs
CLARKS SUMMIT, Pa. — Now that the last of the very cold weather its behind us it's the perfect time to get out your trimmers and prune your landscape. Paul tells us the perfect way to prune your apple trees. Since the trees are just beginning to sprout leaves and you can still see the structure of the trees late, spring is a good time to prune its branches. The trees will begin growing fast so the tree will also heal quickly where the branches are cut.
Spring plant sale in Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — If you were looking for some flowers or other plants for mom, a plant sale in Scranton was a good place to go. The Greenhouse Project hosted the plant sale at Nay Aug Park. Folks could buy perennial herbs, lavender, hanging baskets, and plants for the...
Snapshots from the Kirby: Downtown venues unite to present Wilkes-Barre Cavalcade of Jazz
WILKES-BARRE — The Wilkes-Barre Cavalcade of Jazz was held May 3 through 5, with an opening ceremony and headline performance at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts. Weekend performances were scattered throughout downtown venues including Bank & Vine, Cafe Toscana, The Vault, Senunas’, Abide Coffeehouse, The Stegmaier Mansion and more. Here are some snapshots, courtesy of the Kirby Center, of just some of the festival’s many memorable moments.
Shoppers flock to flower shops for last-minute Mother's Day gifts
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co. — Sunday many last minute shoppers were flocking to flower shops to get last minute bouquets and flowers for that special mother in their lives. FOX56 spoke with McCarthy’s Flower Shop in Wilkes-Barre who had quite the busy day on Mother's Day. They told us...
EXCLUSIVE: Wicca Phase Springs Eternal headlines 3rd Good Things Are Happening Fest in Scranton on Aug. 10
Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email. Today, the outdoor music festival featuring local and touring acts is revealing its headliner exclusively on NEPA Scene – Wicca Phase Springs Eternal, the experimental emo trap solo project of Scranton’s own Adam McIlwee. This will mark the first time that the Tigers Jaw co-founder performs as Wicca Phase with a full band.
Mother’s Day-themed menu for brunch in Forty Fort
FORTY FORT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The cool, damp weather wasn’t the best for Mother’s Day, but it was nothing that a warm stack of pancakes could not fix. A Berry Brunch Board, which included 18 mini Dutch pancakes, was on the menu at the Canning House in Forty Fort. The Mother’s Day brunch menu […]
Inaugural MomCONnect convention celebrates motherhood
PLAINS TWP. — This Mother’s Day weekend, a new event brought moms to the forefront. The inaugural MomCONnect, a convention dedicated to motherhood, was held at the Keystone Grand Ballroom at Mohegan Pennsylvania. It was an opportunity for local mothers to learn about the resources available to them.
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