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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Wilkes-Barre, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 945 stories have been published about Wilkes-Barre which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Wilkes-Barre, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 945 stories have been published about Wilkes-Barre which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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Latest News Stories
Joe Biden · Wilkes-BarreSayfullo Saipov killed eight people on a New York City bike path in 2017. He is the first federal death penalty trial to commence since President Joe Biden took office. A defense lawyer said his client meant to kill and that he expected to die as a martyr.
Lawyer to jury: NYC bike path defendant proud of death trail
81% Center coverage: 22 sources
Joe Biden · Wilkes-BarreBiden and grandson Hunter, 16, hit balls on the 18-hole course at the Buccaneer Beach and Golf Resort. The course offers spectacular views of the blue waters of the Caribbean Sea and the island's coastline. The president wore a white polo shirt, blue cap and dark-colored shorts in the 80-degree weather.
1st golf outing for Biden during US Virgin Islands vacation
50% Center coverage: 16 sources
Holocaust · Wilkes-BarreBen Lesser will share his first-hand account of enduring six years of persecution, including captivity, by the Nazis during World War II. Lesser founded the Zachor Holocaust Remembrance Foundation in 2009 to promote awareness and memory of the Holocaust. He is the author of an autobiography titled, Living a Life that Matters: From Nazi Nightmare to American Dream.
Penn State Hazleton to host Holocaust survivor Ben Lesser for free webinar March 30
Wilkes-Barre · Wilkes-BarreThe 2023-2024 School Year Wilkes-Barre Area School District Creative and Performing Arts Academy Application is open. The application process is open to all students, in current grades 8th thru 11th, who are interested in auditioning/interviewing. Application deadline is April 30, 2023.
Applications open for Wilkes-Barre Area S.D.Creative and Performing Arts Academy
Wilkes-Barre · Wilkes-BarreBennett will perform at 7:30 p.m. on April 2. She will be joined by a number of other artists. The concert will be held at the University of Pennsylvania's Piedmont Campus. The event will be followed by a reception at the same venue for the artists.
Soprano Mikaela Bennett to performApril 2 at University of Scranton
Wilkes-Barre · Wilkes-BarreA contractor will begin roadwork on Sunday night on state Route 309 southbound between Exit 3 in Plains Twp., Exit 2 in Wilkes-Barre and Exit 1 for Route 315 as part of a bridge preservation project, said Pennsylvania Department of…
Roadwork to begin Sunday night on State Route 309
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Wilkes-Barre · Wilkes-BarreWest Market Street between Franklin Street and Public Square will be closed to traffic on Thursday, March 30, and Friday, March 31, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to the mayor. UGI crews will perform utility work on the street.
Utility work to close part of West Market St. on Thursday, Friday
Wilkes-Barre · Wilkes-BarreWyoming Valley West High School recently selected their February Spartan Spotlight Senior of the Month recipients. Students who are selected by the staff must exemplify academic excellence in addition to spirit, dedication, and character. These individuals have proven themselves devoted Spartans by participating in numerous sports, clubs, and activities throughout their careers.
