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Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania is located in Luzerne County. Zip codes in Wilkes-Barre Township, PA include 18702, and 18706. The median home price in Wilkes-Barre Township is $44,900. More Wilkes-Barre Township information.

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Tuesday May 21 | The Citizens' Voice

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Fire crews were called out at 5:20 p.m. on reports of a detached garage fully engulfed in flames.

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Tuesday May 21 | The Citizens' Voice

Wilkes-Barre, Hanover townships retool sewage agreement

Township council voted unanimously Monday to conditionally approve an intergovernmental sewer rental fee and cost-sharing agreement with Hanover Township.

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Mon May 20, 2013

PAHomepage.com

King's College Graduation 2013

Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County- King's College held its commencement ceremony at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre Township.

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Sat May 18, 2013

The Times Leader

Degree in hand, so now what?

Wilkes University will hold its graduate student commencement at 10 a.m. today and its undergraduate ceremony at 2 p.m. at the Arnaud C. Marts Sports and Conference Center, 84 W. South Street, Wilkes-Barre. Misericordia University will hold graduation ceremonies at 2 p.m. today in the Anderson Sports and Health Center on its Dallas Township campus.

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The Citizens' Voice

On the town 5/18/13

The 58th annual celebration of the arts continues today and Sunday on Public Square in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Festivities include art exhibits, live music and performances and children's activities.

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Mon May 13, 2013

The Times Leader

Hanover Twp. pays off tax anticipation note early

Commissioners said this is the second consecutive year that the township has paid off its tax anticipation loan early.

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PAHomepage.com

First Class Graduates at Commonwealth Medical College

WilkesBarre Township, Luzerne County-It was the beginning of an era for the Commonwealth Medical College this past weekend.

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Sun May 12, 2013

The Times Leader

March of Dimes fundraiser ahead

Celebrating its 75th anniversary, the March of Dimes will continue the organization's tradition of research to promote healthier babies by holding a fundraiser walk called March for Babies on Sunday.

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The Citizens' Voice

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They work long hours outside the home, take their kids to school, appointments and practices and still find time to grocery shop, make dinners and do laundry.

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Sat May 11, 2013

PAHomepage.com

Medical School Graduates First Students

Wilkes-Barre Township, Luzerne County -- "It's a very exciting day, not only for myself, but for all my classmates and the entire community," said Rob Corey.

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The Citizens' Voice

On the Town: May 11-12

Candy's Place hosts this 16th annual event, featuring a 2.5-mile walk. Registration begins at 9 a.m., walk starts at 10.

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Thu May 09, 2013

The Citizens' Voice

Jeanne Zano Band celebrates with fans

The Jeanne Zano Band celebrates its fourth anniversary this year, and will mark the milestone with a bash at Cooper's Cabana and Tiki Bar in Pittston.

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Mon May 06, 2013

The Times Leader

W-B Twp. looks at sewer expansion

Township attorney Bruce Phillips discussed a draft proposal on Monday outlining an agreement with Hanover Township for the usage of its sewer lines to accommodate planned commercial expansion in Wilkes-Barre Township.

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Sun May 05, 2013

The Citizens' Voice

Cheers & jeers 5/5/13

Cheers to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, who swept the Binghamton Senators in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals last week to advance in the American Hockey League's Calder Cup Playoff Series.

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Wed May 01, 2013

The Times Leader

Woodlands to host La Tolteca's Cinco de Mayo

Fans of La Tolteca's annual Cinco de Mayo celebration won't have to miss out on it this year, even though the popular Mexican restaurant was heavily damaged by fire Sunday.

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The Times Leader

Bush, Shinedown Rock Arena

Lead singer Gavin Rossdale performs with the band Bush at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township on Tuesday.

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The Citizens' Voice

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The owner of La Tolteca restaurant, damaged by fire Sunday, said he hopes to open in three to four weeks.

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Tue Apr 30, 2013

The Times Leader

Budget shortfall shrinking for WBA

Unexpected savings in health insurance premiums helped narrow a looming shortfall in next year's Wilkes-Barre Area School District budget, school board members learned Tuesday evening, but many potential cuts in funding or increases in costs remain unknown.

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Mon Apr 29, 2013

The Times Leader

W-B Twp. officials discuss sewer line use agreement

According to township officials, the new agreement is necessary to satisfy the increased sewer line use from a planned development near the Wyoming Valley Mall, which will feature a Longhorn Steakhouse, Chik-Fil-A and a Buffalo Wild Wings.

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The Citizens' Voice

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A popular Mexican restaurant is temporarily out of commission after a smoky accidental fire damaged the kitchen and dining area.

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