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🌱 Patch AM: Wilkes-Barre community rallies to support family after deadly Heights fire
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In today's newsletter:
- Wilkes-Barre community rallies to support family after deadly Heights fire
- What changes did Wilkes-Barre's zoning board just approve on key streets?
- How Luzerne County's new voting machines will change your Wilkes-Barre ballot
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 82, low: 63.
- Saturday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 74 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Gofundme created for family of 11-year-old fire victim (citizensvoice.com) — An 11-year-old Wilkes-Barre Area School District student died in a house fire on South Grant Street in the Heights, and 10 family members were displaced. Co-workers at Wyoming Valley Mall launched a GoFundMe to help with funeral costs, basic needs, and possible temporary housing, while state police fire marshals and city officials continue investigating the cause. 
2. Wilkes-Barre Zoning Hearing Board approves 2 women's recovery houses, Mofon Lounge withdraws application (timesleader.com) — Wilkes-Barre's Zoning Hearing Board approved two women's recovery houses on North Main Street, allowing one to expand and another to open for eight residents. The board also saw the controversial Monfon Lounge withdraw its variance request, while greenlighting a new Haitian takeout restaurant and a multi-service training and wedding office space, shaping how several city properties will be used.
3. Luzerne County's new voting equipment set to arrive next week (timesleader.com) — Luzerne County's new Hart InterCivic voting equipment is arriving in time for the Nov. 3 election, with poll worker training and a more efficient paper-ballot system planned for Wilkes-Barre and all 186 precincts. Board members also approved five ballot referendums and reviewed primary drop-box footage from the Penn Place Building lobby in Wilkes-Barre, forwarding minor multiple-ballot deposits to the district attorney.
4. The Diamond Launches on WLMZ-HD3 Wilkes Barre (radio-online.com) — A new Hip-Hop and R&B station called The Diamond is now broadcasting on WLMZ-FM-HD3 in Wilkes-Barre, expanding from its online roots with 500 hours of commercial-free music. Created to spotlight Northeast Pennsylvania culture and local artists, the station leans into Wilkes-Barre's "Diamond City" identity while promising interviews, specialty mixes, and community-focused programming across the Wyoming Valley.
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- Ray LaMontagne →
F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre
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Wednesday September 9
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Luzerne County Correctional Services Committee Meeting →
Luzerne County, PA Calendar, 200 N River Street, Wilkes-Barre
4:00 pm - A Tribute to "Old & In The Way" →
River Street Jazz Cafe, 667 N River St, Plains
8:00 pm - Hazleton Area Residential Electronics Recycling Event →
Luzerne County, PA Calendar
9:00 am - Exeter Borough Residential Paper Shredding Event →
Luzerne County, PA Calendar
9:00 am - BAZAAR AT THE BAR 6 →
Murphy's Pub, 347 Slocum St, Swoyersville
4:00 pm - Senior Sunrise Class of 2027
Hanover Area SD 1600 Sans Souci Pkwy, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706, USA
6:00 am - Teacher In-Service
Pittston Area SD Pittston, PA 18640 - Luzerne County Council Voting and Work Sessions →
Luzerne County, PA Calendar, 200 N River Street, Wilkes-Barre
6:01 pm - First Day of School 26-27
Pittston Area SD Pittston, PA 18640 - Luzerne County Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement Commission Meeting →
Luzerne County, PA Calendar, 200 N River Street, Wilkes-Barre
10:00 am - 6th Grade Orientation (Middle School)
Wyoming Valley West SD Plymouth, PA 18651
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- Im looking a house for rent.
No more than 2 rooms. One bathroom. In wilkes Barre or kingston Where can I find the best one. ? (Nextdoor Wilkes Barre Heights)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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