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Sunday, May 5, 2024

Developing plans: Potential $12M project moving forward in downtown Wilkes-Barre

WILKES-BARRE — The proposed project at South Main Street and Northampton Street may have turned a corner, so to speak.

New and improved Seven Tubs back to being a hotspot

Residents with a passion for the outdoors have had to go without the sights and sounds of the Seven Tubs Recreation Area since April 2023, when the area was shut down for a series of infrastructure projects.

Holocaust survivor Tova Friedman to speak at JCC on Wednesday

KINGSTON — Tova Friedman is among the youngest people to survive the Auschwitz-Birkenau extermination camp.

Cavalcade of Jazz kicks off with opening ceremony

The Wilkes-Barre Cavalcade of Jazz kicked off Friday night with an opening ceremony featuring live performances and some historical context surrounding the Wyoming Valley’s jazz scene.

Mohegan Pennsylvania Celebrates 15 Years of Party on the Patio with a Record-Breaking 22 Weeks of Shows

Fifteen years and still rockin’! Mohegan Pennsylvania is excited to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their iconic outdoor concert series, Party on the Patio.   This year’s series is like no other, with 23 bands taking...

tecBRIDGE presents business awards at annual ceremony

WILKES-BARRE — Don Webster, executive director of tecBRIDGE, called up a sizable group of audience members to the F.M. Kirby Center stage on Thursday evening.

1 hospitalized, suspect at large, after Edwardsville shooting

EDWARDSVILLE — One person was hospitalized after a shooting in area of the Eagle Ridge Apartments on Beverly Road Thursday, officials told our news gathering partners at Eyewitness News (WBRE/WYOU).

Starship announced as headliner for Wilkes-Barre free concert in August

WILKES-BARRE — Multi-platinum rock band Starship featuring Mickey Thomas will headline the city’s second consecutive free concert to be held Aug. 16 on Public Square.

Luzerne County veteran affairs director announces retirement

Luzerne County will need a new veteran affairs overseer because James Spagnola is retiring from the position he’s held since 2009.

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Real Estate

Penguins assistant, Former WBS coach Reirden fired

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins fired assistant coach Todd Reirden on Friday, just over two weeks after the organization missed out on the playoffs for a second straight season.

Lakers fire coach Darvin Ham after just 2 seasons

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers fired coach Darvin Ham on Friday after just two seasons in charge.

76ers search for answers after another early playoff exit

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid gingerly plopped into his seat set to explain yet another season-ending playoff loss, a familiar scene year-after-year for Philadelphia’s oft-injured All-Star center. Embiid, though, wasn’t alone. He usually dissects defeats by himself on the news conference dais. Tyrese Maxey was by his side this time, though — just as the All-Star guard was on the court, just as he’s expected to be for as long as their contracts allow.

Scranton Prep tops Wyoming Seminary for D2-2A boys tennis team crown

WILKES-BARRE — Scranton Prep rolled into Friday’s District 2 Class 2A boys tennis team title match as the lower seed against Wyoming Seminary — but they sure didn’t look like an underdog.

Knicks ride trio of Villanova stars into 2nd round

PHILADELPHIA — Josh Hart rattled a box of candy — “Mike and Ike’s, baby!” — to explain where he found the energy boost to hit the winning 3-pointer in Game 6. Hart then turned to his left and raised his right hand, expecting some love from Jalen Brunson.

Abington Heights tops Crestwood to win 11th straight D2 boys tennis team title

WILKES-BARRE — An incredible effort from Crestwood’s Sean Rossi earned the Comets their spot in the District 2 Class 3A boys team tennis championship.

RailRiders win fourth straight over Jacksonville

The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders beat the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 7-2 on Friday at 121 Financial Ballpark. The RailRiders sent all nine hitters to the plate in a four-run second inning to grab the lead for good and secure their fourth straight victory.

H.S. Softball/Baseball: Gasek throws shortened no-hitter for Wyoming Area softball

Alexa Gasek pitched a no-hitter and the Gaylord sisters combined for eight RBI as Wyoming Area defeated Susquehanna 15-0 in three innings Friday in a non-conference softball game.

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