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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Kitchen glow up: Cabinetry & Stone Depot keeps all-plywood cabinets and granite countertops in stock, with in-house fabrication and professional installation, so your Wilkes-Barre kitchen or bath can go from meh to major in a hurry.
Old-school Italian comfort: Bettelli's Villa has that cozy, long-running vibe locals love, with homemade pasta, classic pies, and the kind of red-sauce staples that make weeknights feel like Sunday dinner.
Closet glow-up time: Whether you need a breezy coastal set, a throw-on tee, or a fit-and-flare dress with those glorious hidden pockets, My Sister's Closet keeps it easy with curated, comfy, timeless pieces.
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The five stories Wilkes-Barre readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
Longtime downtown Wilkes-Barre restaurant, King's Gyros and Cheesesteak Factory, is closing its doors after 16 years.
Full story at yahoo.com ↗
Hysni “Sam” Syla, principal of H&N Investments LLC, is working on a commercial and residential project at the former Hotel Sterling lot in Wilkes-Barre.
Full story at timesleader.com ↗
One person has been jailed and seven others are being sought following an investigation into a fight and shooting at the Plymouth Kielbasa Festival last month.
Full story at fox56.com ↗
Philadelphia-based developer, MSC Retail, is planning major renovations to the Wyoming Valley Mall in Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania, which includes demolishing roughly half of the structure and fully renovating the rest of the property.
Full story at timesleader.com ↗
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, is set to hold curbside and drive-through collections for city residents.
Full story at timesleader.com ↗
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