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Good morning to you Wilkes-Barre! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which hometown voice is joining WKRZ's Wilkes-Barre morning show?
- When will Randy Travis take the stage at the Kirby Center?
- Why Luzerne County's nondiscrimination law may never take effect
Also on today's calendar: The Diamond of Downtown and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 53.
- Monday: Sun mixing with clouds, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. NEPA Radio: Robert Hawk Named New Morning Co-Host At KRZ (blogspot.com) — Morning radio in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area is getting a shake-up as local native Robert Hawk joins 98.5 WKRZ's weekday show with Lissa Krahnke starting September 8. Audacy, which owns WKRZ and several other top stations in the Wilkes-Barre–Scranton market, currently leads local radio ratings, so listeners can expect Hawk's homecoming to be highly visible on the dial. 
2. Randy Travis Announces New Album Same Old Way, Out November 13 (gratefulweb.com) — Randy Travis is bringing his More Life Tour to Wilkes-Barre's F.M. Kirby Center on September 23, giving local country fans a rare chance to see the legend live. The stop comes as he readies Same Old Way, his first album of all-new material in 18 years, featuring previously unreleased tracks recorded between 1986 and 2013.
3. Referendum petition to repeal Luzerne County anti-discrimination law is contested over deficiencies (citizensvoice.com) — Wilkes-Barre residents are among seven Luzerne County voters challenging a petition that seeks to repeal the county's new nondiscrimination ordinance, arguing nearly 9,000 signatures are invalid. The election board will review the detailed filing, which could determine whether the ordinance—covering employment, housing, education, health care and public accommodations—ever takes effect.
4. Local roundup: Mendola's late goal earns tie for WBA boys soccer (timesleader.com) — Wilkes-Barre Area boys soccer battled back for a 3–3 draw with North Pocono, capped by Johnny Mendola's last-minute penalty kick. A local sports roundup also highlights strong showings in regional girls tennis and golf, including play at Wilkes-Barre Municipal and courses around Northeast Pennsylvania.
5. Froggy 101 Has Tickets to Mohegan BrewFest! (audacy.com) — You can win tickets to Mohegan BrewFest coming to Mohegan Pennsylvania in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, September 12, from noon to 10 p.m. Froggy 101 listeners who are 21 or older can call in during The Doc Show next week for a chance at four mobile app-based tickets per winner.
📸 Around Wilkes-Barre
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wilkes-Barre
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★ Featured events ★
- Ray LaMontagne →
F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre
7:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
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Other local events
- PISTOL SKILL BUILDER →
The Cabin Armory and Training Center, 10 Pethick Street, Wilkes-Barre
6:00 pm - The Diamond of Downtown →
F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre
7:00 pm - BRAD PAISLEY LIVE →
Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza, 255 Highland Park Blvd, Wilkes-Barre Township
6:00 pm
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
Thursday September 24
📣 Wilkes-Barre Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- No School-Labor Day
Hanover Green El Sch Wilkes Barre, PA 18706 - Labor Day (No School)
Wyoming Valley West SD Plymouth, PA 18651 - Labor Day - No School
Lee Park El Sch Wilkes Barre, PA 18706 - Labor Day Weekend: No School
Pittston Area SD Pittston, PA 18640 - Back to School Night - 5pm to 7pm
Lee Park El Sch Wilkes Barre, PA 18706 - Memorial Elementary Meet Our Teachers
Hanover Area Memorial El Sch 80 W St Mary's Rd, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706, USA
5:00 pm - September School Board Meeting - 7:00 PM
Wyoming Valley West SD Middle School
7:00 pm - Patriot Day- Wear Red, White, and Blue
Hanover Green El Sch Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Friday September 11
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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