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In today's newsletter:

  • Could Wilkes-Barre seniors soon see their property taxes frozen?
  • What new victim protections just cleared a key Senate committee?
  • Which Wilkes-Barre show is lighting up Saturday night?

Also on today's calendar: Wilkes Barre City Residential Electronics Recycling Collection and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 74, low: 43.
  • Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Wilkes-Barre asks Harrisburg to let towns freeze senior property taxes (timesleader.com) — Wilkes-Barre City Council is pushing Harrisburg to let municipalities freeze property taxes for longtime, lower-income seniors so they aren't priced out of their homes. The resolution supports pending state bills, suggests lottery funds to offset lost revenue, and sparked mixed reactions from residents, while the mayor also warned drivers not to ignore paving-related no-parking signs.
   

2. Sen. Baker: Judiciary Committee approves public safety, victim protection bills (timesleader.com) — From Wilkes-Barre, Sen. Lisa Baker reports that the state Senate Judiciary Committee advanced several bills aimed at protecting crime victims and boosting public safety. Proposals include tougher penalties for abusing care-dependent adults, mandatory hazing reporting, lifetime no-contact orders for some victims, and restitution and sentencing enhancements for swatting incidents.
   

3. Best Bets: 5 Things to Do, October 7, 2026 (citizensvoice.com) — If you're looking for something to do close to home, Matt Mathews brings his comedy tour to the Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre this Saturday with two shows. The roundup also highlights a Frances Slocum State Park heritage celebration, a Rocky Horror tribute night in Moscow, Penn State Scranton's fall festival, and haunted walking tours in Pottsville.
   

4. HS FOOTBALL: Rivalry Week kicks off a bit early in the WVC (citizensvoice.com) — Local football fans will see Wyoming Valley West visit Wilkes-Barre Area on Saturday afternoon in a rivalry matchup moved to daylight to reduce off-field problems. The article also breaks down District 2 playoff races, key remaining schedules, and standout individual performers, including teams that will soon face Wilkes-Barre Area again.
   

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    Saturday October 10
  • Matt Mathews →
    F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre
    4:30 pm

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