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1. Kings College remembers 9/11, honors first responders (2822news.com) — King's College in Wilkes-Barre is marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with campus remembrance events, a community donation drive for "blessing bags," and a First Responders Night at Friday's home football game. The college is honoring three alumni lost at the World Trade Center while inviting students and neighbors to support people in need and recognize local emergency workers.
2. F.M. Kirby Center marks 40 years with unveiling of interactive mural in Wilkes-Barre (fox56.com) — An eye-catching new mural on the F.M. Kirby Center in downtown Wilkes-Barre is helping mark the theater's 40th anniversary and already drawing people to stop for photos along Washington. The celebration also includes a free community screening of a new documentary on the building's history on September 19, giving residents another chance to enjoy and reflect on this local landmark.
3. Downtown Wilkes-Barre staple closing after 16 years (2822news.com) — A beloved downtown Wilkes-Barre spot, King of King's Gyros and Cheesesteak Factory, is closing after 16 years, giving loyal customers just one final weekend to stop in. Owners Eric and Jason Negron say they're grateful for community support and are open to selling the business so someone else might keep the local favorite's legacy going.
4. Wilkes-Barre City Council backs slate of LSA grant requests totaling over $3 million (timesleader.com) — Wilkes-Barre City Council has endorsed more than $3.16 million in Local Share Assessment grant requests, including major HVAC upgrades for the police department and local nonprofits, parish parking improvements, and levee inspection work. Council also approved donating an old police SUV to Luzerne County Community College's law enforcement training program and selling a surplus van to the county sheriff, moves officials say should save the city money.
5. Gas prices surge overnight, climb more than 10 cents nationally in a week (fox56.com) — Drivers in the Scranton–Wilkes-Barre–Hazleton area are now paying about $4.31 per gallon for regular gas, with some Luzerne County stations along Route 315 ranging from $4.15 to $4.39. The piece explains why prices jumped more than 10 cents nationally in a week and why costs can differ so much between nearby stations.
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