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Scranton Pizza Shop Brawl Ends With Officer Kicked in the Face, Philly Man Jailed

A fight inside a Scranton pizza shop early on Oct. 31 ended with a Philadelphia man accused of kicking a police officer in the face, spitting at officers, and continuing to fight them all the way to headquarters. Khamir Jamal Wright, 20, is now charged with aggravated assault, resisting arrest and obstructing the administration of law, and he remains in jail in lieu of $30,000 bail.

Scranton, PA · 2d

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Engaged couple killed on Route 9 were planning an October 2027 wedding

A Pennsylvania couple, Anthony Pizzo and Lindsey Clarke, were killed on Route 9 in Old Bridge, just months after getting engaged with an October 2027 wedding ahead.

Old Bridge Township, NJ · 21h

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Cheapest gas stations in Scranton

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Scranton using data from Gas Buddy. Gas stations are ranked by the lowest regular fuel price. - Address: 441 Wilkes-Barre Twp Blvd, Wilkes-Barre, PA. - Price: $3.98. #3. Turkey Hill. - Address: 2 N Mountain Blvd, Mountain Top, PA. -...

Scranton, PA · 16h

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Lane restrictions scheduled Tuesday on I-380 northbound in Lackawanna County

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Motorists traveling on Interstate 380 northbound in Lackawanna County should expect lane restrictions Tuesday, November 10, as crews perform bridge deck repairs. According to PennDOT, the right lane will be restricted between the Daleville/Moscow exit (Exit 19) and the Milford/Interstate 84 East exit (Exit...

Lackawanna County, PA · 21h

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Suspect arrested after sword attack at Caribbean Paradise

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Questions remain after a wild attack in Wilkes-Barre Monday morning. An eyewitness told 28/22 News the owner of Caribbean Paradise on South Pennsylvania Avenue was unloading his truck when the suspect asked him if the store was open. We’re told the owner responded that the restaurant was not open yet. […]

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 12h

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Eight Pennsylvania Bars Serving Wings Locals Say Beat Anything In Buffalo

Buffalo gets the credit for inventing the chicken wing, but Pennsylvania has quietly built a wing scene that can hold its own. From Pittsburgh to Philadelphia, neighborhood bars are tossing wings in sauces that range from classic hot to flavors you have never heard of. Some spots offer more than...

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Heavy police activity in front of Wilkes-Barre restaurant

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Multiple police units are investigating an incident in front of a restaurant in a Wilkes-Barre shopping plaza. Police have been investigating in front of Caribbean Paradise in the 1400 block of Pennsylvania Avenue since 10:15 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9. Information is limited at this time. Police have taped off a […]

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 19h

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Local baseball team unveils new name

(WBRE/WYOU) — After their previous announcement of a rebrand, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders now have a new name. 28/22 News reporters on the scene confirmed with Team President and General Manager Shawn Reilly the sports team will now be known as the “Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Highlanders.” On Facebook, the Triple-A Minor League Baseball team posted on Facebook the […]

Scranton, PA · 2d

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Firefighters battle blaze at Old Forge home

OLD FORGE, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Firefighters responded to a two-story home for a fire at 106 Cherokee Street in Old Forge Saturday morning. The fire was in the garage attic. Firefighters reported the garage roof was spongy. The building’s electric meter was pulled. The bulk of the...

Old Forge, PA · 2d

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Scranton parish honors veterans at annual Mass and recognition program

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Divine Mercy Parish held its fourth annual Veterans Mass and recognition program Sunday, honoring veterans and remembering parish members who died during the past year. The Mass began at 5 p.m. at Divine Mercy Church, 320 Davis St. Father Paul McDonnel, pastor of the...

Scranton, PA · 21h

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Wagner (Clearview Regional-NJ) named interim head coach at Misericordia

Rob Wagner, the school’s all-time leading scorer, has been named the interim head men’s lacrosse coach at Misericordia University, Chuck Edkins, executive director of athletics and recreation, has announced. “I am pleased to welcome Rob Wagner back to Misericordia University as our head men’s lacrosse coach,” said Edkins....

Dallas, PA · 2d

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Possible Nor’easter Could Bring Accumulating Snow to Scranton, Albany, and Manchester Next Friday While Rain Falls Near New York City and Boston

ALBANY, N.Y. — A developing storm system could bring a mix of rain and snow to parts of the Northeast on Friday, November 13. Accumulating snow is possible across parts of Pennsylvania, New York, and New England. Areas closer to the coast are more likely to see rain. Significant forecast uncertainty remains, and the storm track could still change a lot.

Albany, NY · 2d

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‘The Last Thoughts of Gino Merli’ returns for Veterans Day performances

If you’ve ever heard the name Gino Merli, perhaps you know the late veteran received a Medal of Honor for his service during World War I

Scranton, PA · 2d

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Briefing on Luzerne County bridges scheduled for Tuesday

An update presentation on Luzerne County-owned bridges is scheduled during Tuesday’s County Council work session, the agenda said.

Luzerne, PA · 1d

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Community calendar, week of Nov. 8, 2026

Veterans Program: The Wyoming Area School District invites veterans to a performance of the play “The Last Thoughts of

Pittston, PA · 2d

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Lackawanna County holds fourth hearing on preliminary 2027 budget

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Lackawanna County Commissioners hosted their fourth and final hearing on the proposed 2027 budget on Monday morning. The plan is to keep property taxes at their current rates; however, the County still faces an almost $4 million gap between projected revenue ($186 million) and expenditures ($189-190 million).

Lackawanna County, PA · 13h

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Luzerne County Veteran Affairs busy helping veterans

Since becoming Luzerne County Veteran Affairs director in March, Oscar Flores has been looking for new ways to care for his fellow veterans an

Luzerne County, PA · 2d

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Weis Markets Snaps Up Former Offset Paperback Plant in Dallas Twp. for $12.5M

Weis Markets has paid $12.5 million for the sprawling former Offset Paperback manufacturing facility in Dallas Township, more than doubling what the previous owner paid for the site just last year. The deal closed quietly in late October, and so far, nobody outside the company is saying what the Sunbury-based grocer intends to build there.

Luzerne County, PA · 1d

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Moonlit Market keeping the Halloween spirit alive in Luzerne County

SHAVERTOWN, Pa. — The Moonlit Market kicked off along Carverton Road in Shavertown near Kava Korner. The event featured a variety of crafts, jewelers, and even adoptable pets from the SPCA. Organizers say the event was free for both the public and vendors. "We try to do a lot...

Shavertown, PA · 1d