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Volunteers of America clean up Kirby Park
WBRE via Yahoo News· 3 weeks agoWILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — While runners zipped through the park, volunteers made sure the paths were clear this Earth Day weekend. A...
Supreme Court begins disputable case with rise in homelessness
WBRE via Yahoo News· 2 weeks agoWILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Monday, the Supreme Court began a case considering...
Walking Tour features Wilkes-Barre's pre-Civil War role
The Times-Leader (Wilkes-Barre, Pa.) via Yahoo News· 10 months agoJul. 9—WILKES-BARRE — A new, fascinating tour entitled, "Walking in the era of Lincoln and the Civil War in Wilkes-Barre," will focus on some of the people who strongly supported President Abraham ...
'This will be a sanctuary of compassion'
The Times-Leader (Wilkes-Barre, Pa.) via Yahoo News· 6 months agoOct. 27—WILKES-BARRE — Clifton Hall, Outreach Case Manager for Give Hope, a program of Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania, on Thursday said the soon to be built Brian's Place will be much ...
Bill OBoyle: Help those who need your help
Tribune via AOL· 6 months agoOct. 29—It was refreshing to see that Wilkes-Barre City and Luzerne County legislators are taking the growing issue of homelessness seriously. Two events last week will go a long way in addressing ...
Bill OBoyle: State: Tools available online to help student drivers learn safely
The Times-Leader (Wilkes-Barre, Pa.) via Yahoo News· 2 years agoNov. 5—WILKES-BARRE — The Pennsylvania Departments of Education (PDE) and Transportation (PennDOT) this week reminded parents and caregivers that state resources are available to help keep students ...
Homeless Persons' Memorial honors those who passed, those still struggling
The Times-Leader (Wilkes-Barre, Pa.) via Yahoo News· 1 year agoDec. 22—WILKES-BARRE — One by one, with candles lit, the group gathered outside St. Stephen's Episcopal Church went around and read names aloud from tiny slips of paper. Each of the names, many ...
Board OKs zoning for VOAPA apartments to address homelessness in Wilkes-Barre
The Times-Leader (Wilkes-Barre, Pa.) via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJul. 21—WILKES-BARRE — Over concerns raised by a resident about the possibility of having people released from prison as neighbors, the Volunteers of America Pennsylvania received zoning approval ...
Legislators announce millions for Luzerne County projects
The Times-Leader (Wilkes-Barre, Pa.) via Yahoo News· 12 months agoMay 17—WILKES-BARRE — Local state legislators on Tuesday announced millions of dollars in Local Share Account grants for Luzerne County projects. Sen. Lisa Baker, R-Lehman Township, Rep. Aaron ...
Vigil for the homeless held in Luzerne County
WBRE via Yahoo News· 5 months agoWILKES BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— An annual service was held Thursday afternoon paying tribute to the less fortunate and those who have lost their lives because of it. Candles were lit ...
