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Mayor Brown names Dan Kimbrough grand marshal of Wilkes-Barre’s Multicultural Parade
Bill O’BoyleWILKES-BARRE — Mayor George Brown on Wednesday said Dan Kimbrough is driven by a passion for understanding cultural differences and fostering inclusive environments, and he has dedicated his career to bridging divides and empowering individuals.
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Jones leaving United Way effective Sept. 30
Bill O’BoyleWILKES-BARRE — The United Way of Wyoming Valley on Tuesday announced that, after 12 years as its President and CEO, Bill Jones has made the decision to step down and resign his employment effective Sept. 30.
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On Location: Revisited films bring back memories of iconic NEPA places
Bill O’BoyleWILKES-BARRE — Nationally syndicated radio host Shadoe Steele, also known locally as Rusty Fender, has worked with Professor Eric Ruggiero, Chairman of Wilkes University’s Integrative Media Department, for 15 years on a project called “On Location: Revisited.”
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Mayor Brown announces Kirby Park Centennial Celebration for Sept. 7
GoLackawannaWILKES-BARRE — Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown has announced that the Kirby Park Centennial Celebration will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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‘The Kammander’ wins overall title in kid’s division of USA Mullet Championships
Bill O’BoyleSWOYERSVILLE — “The Kammander” is the champion.
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Zuckerberg says White House pressured Facebook over some COVID-19 content during pandemic
GoLackawannaWASHINGTON (AP) — Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says senior Biden administration officials pressured Facebook to “censor” some COVID-19 content during the pandemic and vowed that the social media giant would push back if it faced such demands again.
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Carroll was the first PennDOT secretary to visit employees in all 67 counties
Bill O’BoyleASHLEY — PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll on Tuesday said there are no red or blue bridges or roadways in Pennsylvania.
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Wilkes-Barre Township prepares to celebrate 250th anniversary
Bill O’BoyleWILKES-BARRE TWP. — Residents of Wilkes-Barre Township will party like it’s 1774 this weekend, celebrating the town’s 250th anniversary.
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City preparing for Starship concert Friday night
Bill O’BoyleWILKES-BARRE — Some 55 years after what many have called the greatest rock concert of all time, Woodstock, the band Starship will perform on Public Square, playing a few songs that were heard in Max Yasgur’s alfalfa field in Bethel, N.Y.
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party at Mohegan Sun Arena this weekend
Bill O’BoyleWILKES-BARRE TWP. — Justin Topa, marketing manager at the Mohegan Sun Arena, on Wednesday said the arena is thrilled to collaborate with Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live and local first responders to provide families with an opportunity to meet their local heroes in a fun and non-emergency setting.