Freeland
FOOD & DRINK
Kitten rescue leads to adoption in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A kitten was rescued and then adopted in Luzerne County on Wednesday. The Wilkes-Barre city firefighters on East Ross Street said a vehicle pulled up to the fire department's headquarters, hoping to get help for an unexpected visitor in the engine compartment. When firefighters went to...
Inclusive art classroom unveiled in Luzerne County
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A new inclusive art classroom is ready to welcome creatives in Luzerne County. Leadership Northeast cut the ribbon on its 'Art with a Heart' project on Thursday at Saint Joseph's Center along Laird Street in Wilkes-Barre. "They came together and helped us remodel and reconfigured and...
'Sunsets on South Main' returning to Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — "Sunsets on South Main" is returning to downtown Wilkes-Barre starting this week. The free outdoor celebration will be around all summer long starting tomorrow at Midtown Village. People are encouraged to come out and enjoy live music, adult beverages, and several different food options.
Fine Arts Fiesta returns Thursday to Public Square in Wilkes-Barre
The Fine Arts Fiesta returns to Public Square this week with art shows, performances, food and community art projects. “There’s a lot of things to see and do,” said Ann Saxton, board president for the annual event. The Fiesta opens Thursday morning and runs until Sunday evening with...
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to connect passengers through Philadelphia
AVOCA, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Passengers departing from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) will soon have the ability to make connections through the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Beginning Aug. 6, 2024, new service linking AVP and PHL will be operated by luxury buses as part of American Airlines' partnership...
World champion pizza chef shares his secrets
A local pizza maker was just named world champion, and he made a stop in the 69 News kitchen on Thursday morning. Tony Cerimele from New Columbus Pizza Company in Nesquehoning tells us about his award and shares his winning pizza ways. Take a look in the video window above.
Fine Arts Fiesta promises four days of fun
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. If you saw Carl Achhammer Jr. trimming a tiny tree branch on Monday afternoon at Zenchaser Bonsai, the store he runs on the grounds of Keller’s Garden Center in Exeter, you might have thought he was gardening. But bonsai enthusiast...
Music therapy an important tool in recovery, officials say
The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs highlighted the importance of music therapy in our region Tuesday. It's part of the agency's tour of recovery houses in Carbon, Monroe and Pike counties. The agency's secretary toured recovery houses in Stroudsburg and Tobyhanna, two of 20 stops on the tour.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.