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Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Multi-cultural parade celebrates 9 years of diversity (2822news.com) — Downtown Wilkes-Barre just hosted the ninth annual Multi-Cultural Parade and Festival, filling Public Square with music, bright costumes, and performances that celebrated residents' diverse heritages. Local groups and participants emphasized honoring their ancestors while showing how different cultures can come together in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
2. Luzerne County property transfers from Aug. 14 through Aug. 21 (timesleader.com subscription) — Recent Luzerne County property records show numerous Wilkes-Barre sales, from multi‑hundred‑thousand‑dollar commercial deals to modest home purchases that could reshape neighborhood ownership. Residents can see which streets and buildings changed hands, track investor activity, and gauge how nearby communities like Kingston, Nanticoke, and Hazleton are also seeing active real estate movement.
3. Turning mental health struggles into support for others (2822news.com) — From Wilkes-Barre, a Nanticoke woman is using her own mental health journey to build NEPA Mental Health, offering online support and community walks so neighbors feel less alone. Local psychiatrist Dr. Matthew Berger urges residents to check in when someone seems off, while advocates highlight Suicide Prevention Month and remind everyone that 988 is available 24/7 for crises.
4. People on the Move, September 13, 2026 (thetimes-tribune.com) — Northeast Pennsylvania leaders with strong Wilkes-Barre ties are stepping into new roles, including a bank executive active in the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber and local nonprofits joining Misericordia's board. Other regional professionals are advancing in business, law, and health care, highlighting growing opportunities and civic engagement that can benefit Wilkes-Barre–area residents and institutions.
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