• What you need to know for the Wilkes-Barre City Cherry Blossom Festival

    WILKES-BARRE CITY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wilkes-Barre City Cherry Blossom Festival is coming to town and they have released details. According to Mayor George C. Brown the Cherry Blossom Festival will kick off on April 27 and April 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Kirby Park on Market Street. Friday, April 26, []

  • This dreamy cherry blossom trail near Toronto just bloomed and it's a pink paradise

    Looking for a magical place to see some cherry blossoms? You'll want to hop in your car and head to this enchanting trail near Toronto.Cherry blossoms are finally opening in and around Toronto and it's a magical sight to see. According to the High Park Nature Centre, the cherry blossoms are in peak bloom and are expected to last for four to ten days.While High Park is a popular spot to see these spring flowers, this gorgeous cherry blossom trail just outside of Toronto is worth a road...

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    Around City Hall: Mayor Brandon Johnson Unwelcome at Officer Luis Huescas' Funeral Near City Hall

    10th District Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer joins the Steve Cochran Show to delve into why Mayor Brandon Johnson is not wanted at Officer Luis Huesca’s funeral, the Cook County Land Bank Authority’s milestone of celebrating its 2,000th home, and the source of funds for the City Council’s approval of $70 million for migrant support.

  • Cherry Blossom Festival weekend kicks off

    WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The scattered showers Saturday may have altered some weekend plans but the trees being celebrated at a Luzerne County festival were soaking it all in. The annual event held an inaugural 5k in Kirby Park, giving runners a quick look at the blooming cherry blossoms. More than 40 participants took []

  • MLB: Kansas City Royals at Toronto Blue Jays

    May 1, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) reacts after it was reviewed that he was hit with a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays

  • Toronto was named one of the best cities in the world for millennials and here's why

    Where is the best place to live in Canada? If you're looking for a place that offers work/life balance, recreation and affordability in Canada, apparently, Toronto is your best bet. A recent study analyzed the best cities around the world for millennials to move to, based on factors like the cost of living, health and education, employment opportunities and more. Of the top 10 best cities for millennials to live in, Toronto was the only city in Canada to make the cut.Australian travel insurance...

  • 3 teens arrested for alleged fight during Cherry Blossom Festival

    WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Saturday police say they arrested three teenagers after a fight broke out during the Wilkes-Barre Cherry Blossom Festival. Around 6:00 p.m. Saturday, Wilkes-Barre City Police stated they were called for a fight happening at Kirby Park. Once on the scene officers said they separated three teenage girls, ages 13-14 []

  • Mapping pro-Palestine college campus protests around the world

    From the US to Australia, students are calling for their universities to

  • The best destinations in Eastern Europe for an affordable city break in 2024

    Here are the region’s top budget cities, where you’ll find culture, romance and beautiful old towns for less

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    City of Toronto opening some public washrooms at parks ahead of schedule

    The city is opening up most of its washrooms at Toronto parks ahead of schedule, with about 80 per cent now open to the public. Mayor Olivia Chow said the warmer temperatures this month have allowed staff to open the washrooms a little early. “I know right now it doesn’t feel all that summery but it is coming,” she told reporters at a news conference on Friday. “What we are doing now is we are opening the washrooms earlier this year. It is not yet May but we have a head start.” She...

  • Mentor Police hosting weekly treasure hunt around city

    Police are often called upon to locate missing items. However, now the Mentor Police Department is giving residents their own chance to do the same in an enjoyable new initiative to continue its quest for enhanced interaction with the community. The department is putting on a weekly treasure hunt across the city for the next […]

  • Celebrate Spring at the 11th Annual Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival

    For over a decade, enthusiasts of the Buffalo History Museum and Japanese culture have been flocking to the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. Each year, thousands of visitors to the Festival []