Wilkes-Barre

With the tying of a purple ribbon on the front door, St. Mary's Immaculate Conception Church, known as the oldest Catholic church in the Wyoming Valley, closed on Sunday after a final celebration of Mass.

Macy's is closing 66 stores and one is in Northeast Pennsylvania. It’s unknown how many people will lose their jobs when the esteemed department store closes at the Wyoming Valley Mall in Wilkes-Barre Township.

Welcome to Bookmarks, where twice a month, we'll compile a list of reading recommendations from people around the community. To start off, WVIA's Sarah Scinto asked a few avid readers for their favorite read of 2024.

Mother Teresa's Haven, a shelter that once rotated between churches in the Diocese of Scranton, now has a permanent home in Wilkes-Barre. The space has room for 20 men experiencing homelessness to sleep, shower, eat and do laundry.

As a preteen, WVIA News reporter Lydia McFarlane met former President Jimmy Carter at an event in Luzerne County. In honor of his passing, McFarlane reflects on Carter's advice, and his kindness.

Most kids are at the start of a two-week holiday break and won’t step foot in a classroom until 2025. Don’t let them get cabin fever — check out some of the many seasonal events and activities around the region.

On the longest night of the year, the congregation of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Wilkes-Barre will step out into the cold with a basket of names.They’ll read each one in memory of the people of the Wilkes-Barre and Luzerne County community who have died while homeless over the last 20 years.

An illuminated walk at Nescopeck State Park will celebrate the first day of winter, free screenings of "The Grinch" will be offered and bearded men will compete for the best.

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Keystone Mission opened a permanent overnight shelter space this year and it has been filling up consistently as the nights get colder.