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Starship feat. Mickey Thomas plays free outdoor concert in Wilkes-Barre on Aug. 16

Starship feat. Mickey Thomas plays free outdoor concert in Wilkes-Barre on Aug. 16

From a press release: Today, Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown announced that, for the second consecutive year, the city will host a free summer concert on Public Square. Multi-platinum rock band Starship featuring Mickey Thomas will perform on Friday, Aug. 16. The all-ages show starts at 6 p.m., with Starship taking the stage at 7:30 […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Classic rock band The Guess Who plays free outdoor concert in Wilkes-Barre on Aug. 19

Classic rock band The Guess Who plays free outdoor concert in Wilkes-Barre on Aug. 19

From a press release: While the Rockin’ the River series has come to a close for the summer, the free live concerts in Wilkes-Barre aren’t over yet. Mayor George C. Brown has announced that legendary Canadian rock band The Guess Who, known for classic hits like “American Woman,” “These Eyes,” and “No Time,” will perform […]

 Brittany Boote

PHOTOS: Rally for Refugees and Immigrants on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre, 02/04/17

PHOTOS: Rally for Refugees and Immigrants on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre, 02/04/17

Just a few months ago, Donald Trump packed the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza with supporters who helped him flip Wilkes-Barre and Luzerne County from blue to red, securing Pennsylvania for the then-presidential candidate and the Republicans. Now, just two weeks into his presidency, hundreds gathered in the heart of the city a few […]