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B’nai B’rith senior apartment residents band together one month after tragic fire

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY(WOLF) — Tomorrow marks one month since B’nai B’rith , a senior apartment complex in Wilkes Barre sustained a fire, causing its residents to evacuate.Those who live in the building gathered to spend time together in an effort to move forward. Read more » »

Cause of fire at B’nai B’rith Apartment determined

WILKES-BARRE, PA. (WOLF) — Authorities have determined the cause of the fire at the B’nai B’rith Apartment in Wilkes-Barre.On Thursday, Feb. 15, fire broke out at the apartment complex along Northampton Street.In total, 146 residents were evacuated from the building. At the time 19 were hospitalized, with one being in critical condition. Read more » »

Jewish community leaders react to Israel attacks

Scranton, Lackawanna Co. — Jewish Community members are reacting to the news of multiple attacks from Hammas launching a surprise attack on Israel. Israel has declared war on the Palestinian militant group Hamas after it carried out an unprecedented attack by air, sea and land on Saturday. As of tonight the death toll is at least over 900 people. Read more » »