FOOD & DRINK
Luzerne County restaurant opens for takeout after fire
AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A restaurant in Luzerne County is opening for takeout this weekend after a fire in the basement forced them to temporarily close. 28/22 News Reporter Sydney Kostus spoke to the owners about the clean-up process and what led to the decision. Cutting up, weighing, and forming perfectly round pizza dough. It’s […]
Irem Shrine Circus will not be held this year
KINGSTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — The Irem Shrine Circus will not be held this year, the circus announced. The circus announced on Thursday that due to the current renovations happening at the Kingston Amory, the traditional event will not be held this year. The circus has been around in...
Grabbing kielbasi ahead of the holiday weekend in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — With the holiday weekend coming up, a lot of people are looking to pick up kielbasi. Leonard’s Kielbasi Market was busy on Thursday. They have been around since 1923 and owner Ed Balicki has worked there since 1951, taking over the business in 1968. He says nothing has changed since […]
‘The Fire Pit’ scheduled to open in Pittston Twp.
PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Fire Pit, a new restaurant coming to Pittston Township, is scheduled to open its doors in early April. The Fire Pit’s owners, Paul and Andria Fiske say the restaurant will seat around 16 people but they are anticipating a lot of takeout with the industrial parks being close […]
The Matchmaker is coming to NEPA!
PA live! (WBRE) — Aleeza Ben Shalom is a matchmaker, relationship coach, and author- but on Wednesday, she was also a PA live! guest. Aleeza spoke with Rachel about her upcoming event at the JCC in Kingston. Aleeza is a matchmaker, but she also wants you to become your...
Cocomo turns 38!
Cocomo hails from Nanticoke with his owner, Loretta Chmura. He enjoys doing pet therapy with his owner on a regular basis and loves to do the polka while watching his owner on Channel 44. Cocomo is a blue and gold macaw who will turn 38 on July 7, 2024. Loretta...
Conversation with 'Ancient Aliens' star Nick Pope | The Creepy Side of NEPA
SCRANTON, Pa. — On this episode of The Creepy Side of NEPA, we are joined by Nick Pope, a UFO authority and the star of Ancient Aliens. Nick discusses his background as a UFO researcher for the British Government and also his work on the History Channel's hit show Ancient Aliens.
New playground and park upgrades near completion in Scranton
Scranton, Lackawanna Co. — Upgrades to Oakmont Park in Scranton is close to being completed after the city evaluated all 31 parks in the city of Scranton. The upgrades to the park were in part funded by the ARPA funds received by the city, with the remaining portion being funded by city dollars. The entire cost of the project is $442,000.
You can support Tunes for Tots!
PA live! (WBRE) — Michele and Chirs came to the PA live! studio to chat about their Leadership Northeast Core Class 2024: Head Start Heroes. They have an upcoming concert, Tunes for Tots, to create a sensory-friendly room at the Luzerne County Head Start on Beekman St in Wilkes-Barre.
Breeze Airways launches new Fort Myers route from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton airport
AVOCA, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Breeze Airways has announced new service to Fort Myers, Florida, from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. According to Breeze Airways, the new route will start on October 3, 2024, with twice-weekly service on Thursdays and Sundays and fares starting from $89. From Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA to:
Paper Mill Pines Bed & Breakfast
Paper Mill Pines Bed & Breakfast is a traditional bed & breakfast located on a beautiful 28 acre property eight miles from Ricketts Glen State Park. Its name originated from a paper mill that was built on the property in 1872. . It offers three spacious and tastefully decorated queen...
Kielbasi shop busy ahead of Easter in Lackawanna County
SIMPSON, Pa. — Rings of kielbasi hang inside the smoker at Oprisko Kielbasa near Simpson. Owner Dave Rupp says the smoked meat is a hot commodity, especially ahead of Easter, and they need to make sure they have enough for customers. "We started the day after the Super Bowl,...
2024 Ballet Theatre of Scranton Graduates
For 66 years, Ballet Theatre of Scranton has provided Northeast PA residents with high-quality dance education. Students have the opportunity to work with Joanne Arduino, artistic director since 1991, as well as internationally known choreographers and artists. In the following pages, five high school seniors share their stories of how dance has shaped their lives.
The Theater at North Welcomes Singer Chris Ruggiero’s “Teenage Dreams and Magic Moments”
Chris Ruggiero, the 24-year-old singer of rock-and-roll classics— recently featured on Good Morning America, CBS News and PBS-TV’s My Music series—comes to Scranton for one night only on April 27. The Theater at North will host Ruggiero’s “Teenage Dreams and Magic Moments,” in which the young performer shares classics such as “My Cherie Amour,” “Unchained Melody,” “This Magic Moment,” and other songs from his four albums. The show also features a full band including live horns. “I’m a little old school,” Ruggiero laughs. “So we use all live instruments, just like in the old days.”
Wyoming Valley West High School musicians performat regional orchestra concert
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Fifteen Wyoming Valley West High School students recently performed at the Northeast PMEA Regional Orchestra concert held at the Blue Ridge High School. After competing there, Brayden Bogdon was named a first alternate in the percussion section for All-State Orchestra and Paul Carnecki received second chair in the French Horn section. Shown from left are, first row: Kristen Griffiths, Lowrie Campusano, Ariel Chu, Phoebe Cowder, Lily Romanowski, Jamie-Lynn Wilczewski. Second row:Paul Carnecki, Collin Murphy, Ben Isamoyer, Brayden Bogdon, Tessa Kopetchny, Peyton Sprague, Dennis Lee, Sage Feifer, Emma Sudnick.
Customers crazy for kielbasa in Lackawanna County
SIMPSON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Oprisko Kielbasa in Lackawanna County has also been bustling with business ahead of the holiday. The store in Simpson is known for its traditional smoked kielbasa. The owners say around the holidays they serve about 600 pounds of sausage. Shoppers were in and out all afternoon. The owner and his […]
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