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What's up Wilkes-Barre! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could Wilkes-Barre seniors soon see their property taxes frozen?
  • Which Wilkes-Barre legends just entered Luzerne County's A&E Hall of Fame?
  • How could Thursday's county zoning meeting impact Wilkes-Barre and neighbors?

Also on today's calendar: Oldies Name That Tune at Breaker Brewing Company and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 61 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 51.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 74 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Wilkes-Barre councilman wants state to allow property tax freeze for seniors (citizensvoice.com) — Wilkes-Barre City Council is weighing a resolution this week urging state lawmakers to let local governments freeze property taxes for qualifying longtime homeowners 65 and older, potentially easing pressure on many city seniors. The proposal outlines income and residency rules, asks for a constitutional amendment if needed, and will be discussed at council's work session Tuesday and regular meeting Thursday at City Hall.
   

2. Luzerne County Arts and Entertainment Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2026 (timesleader.com) — Luzerne County's Arts & Entertainment Hall of Fame just inducted its 2026 class, honoring artists and entertainers with deep ties to Wilkes-Barre and the wider county. Local pride shines through tributes to figures like Jozef Murgas and the long-running Fine Arts Fiesta on Public Square, underscoring the city's lasting influence on the region's cultural life.
   

3. Luzerne County's proposed data center zoning ordinance amendment up for discussion Thursday (timesleader.com) — Luzerne County's Planning Commission will meet Thursday at the courthouse on River Street in Wilkes-Barre to review new changes to a proposed data center zoning amendment that could affect 19 municipalities. The article also details council-approved sale plans for the county rail line, a possible future passenger-train depot in Wilkes-Barre, and the ongoing sale listing of a county building on West Union Street.
   

4. WB man charged with initiating two pursuits within one hour on same roadway (timesleader.com) — Early Saturday, a 19-year-old Wilkes-Barre man was charged after allegedly leading Wilkes-Barre Township police on two high-speed pursuits within about 40 minutes along Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard. According to police, the Audi he was driving twice fled at high speeds, with the second chase ending in a crash near Home Depot before his arrest and later release on bail.
   

5. One more cup o' joe to go: 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee eyes Scranton site (thetimes-tribune.com) — A new 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee shop is being planned for Kidder Street in Wilkes-Barre Township, replacing the long-closed Sonic near Wyoming Valley Mall. The developer has already presented plans to the township planning commission, while similar 7 Brew projects advance in Scranton and South Abington, signaling more drive-thru coffee competition across the region.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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