Wilkes-Barre POWER

06/09/2026

SAVE THE DATE

Our event will be on Thursday, June 25th (6-8pm).
Location: Day's West Side Cafe.

Full details to come.

06/08/2026

When faced with adversity, setbacks and disappointments, what makes you persevere? For Diamond City Partnership, it is home.

In this community spotlight, Wilkes-Barre POWER! contributing writer Marbella Duricko covers Diamond City Partnership, our featured nonprofit for May 2026!

Learn more in her article about how the organization continuously works toward a better Wilkes-Barre!

Read the article below

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/community-spotlight-diamond-city-partnership-wilkes-barre-power-k11ke/

06/06/2026

Wilkes-Barre POWER! Monthly Networking Event Recap

Thanks to everyone who came out to support our May networking event.

Our featured organization was Downtown Wilkes-Barre (Diamond City Partnership)

The Diamond City Partnership (DCP) is Wilkes-Barre’s non profit downtown management organization, serving as the caretaker of our community’s vision for Downtown Wilkes-Barre.

DCP was founded in 2001, when almost 1,000 citizens met in a series of public visioning sessions to craft strategies for a better Downtown. Today, DCP's work continues to improve the economic vitality and livability of Downtown Wilkes-Barre. To that end, DCP administers the Downtown Wilkes-Barre Business Improvement District (DWBBID) and Downtown Wilkes-Barre's Keystone Communities Main Street program, which together provide a range of place management services to the properties and businesses of Downtown Wilkes-Barre. DCP is a nationally accredited Main Street program, recognizing its successful application of the Main Street Approach™.

Guest speakers:
Larry Newman, AICP, LPM – Executive Director, Diamond City Partnership

Board speaker:
Rich Perry – President, Wilkes-Barre POWER!

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We’d like to thank Cork Bar & Restaurant for hosting us and providing a wonderful selection of appetizers for our members.

Special thanks to our media sponsors Times Leader and DiscoverNEPA

Our team would also like to thank our members and community for supporting our events, including new friends who joined us for the first time. We hope to see you all again soon!

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06/01/2026

Much thanks to the Times Leader for covering our May networking event at Cork Bar & Restaurant.

Our featured organization was Downtown Wilkes-Barre

Wilkes-Barre POWER! held its May networking event on Thursday at Cork Bar & Restaurant in Wilkes-Barre.

05/29/2026

THANKS

To all who attended last night’s event at Cork. We appreciate your support. Recap & pics coming soon.

05/11/2026

SAVE THE DATE

Our next event will be on Thursday, May 28th, at Cork Bar & Restaurant.

More details to follow.

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05/05/2026

Wilkes-Barre POWER! Monthly Networking Event Recap

Thanks to everyone who came out to support our April networking event.

Our featured organization was Wyoming Valley Challenger Baseball.

Wyoming Valley Challenger Baseball Little League is a part of Challenger Little League Baseball and was established in 1991.

The Challenger Division of Little League Inc. was established in 1989 as Little League's adaptive baseball program for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges. Any individual with a physical or intellectual challenge may participate. If an individual can participate in the traditional Little League Baseball or Softball program with reasonable accommodations, they should do so. The Little League Challenger Division accommodates players ages 4 to 14 (15-18 at parents’ discretion). The Senior League Challenger Division accommodates players ages 15 and above (no maximum age).

Guest speakers:
Heather Dapkins – Vice President, Wyoming Valley Challenger Baseball

Jean on behalf of Dez Sabecky - Owner, The Burnt Norton

Board speaker:
Rich Perry – President, Wilkes-Barre POWER!

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We’d like to thank The Burnt Norton for hosting us and providing a wonderful selection of appetizers for our members.

Special thanks to our media sponsors Times Leader and DiscoverNEPA

Our team would also like to thank our members and community for supporting our events, including new friends who joined us for the first time. We hope to see you all again soon!

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Please, Like, Comment, Share this post to spread the word.

To get involved with Wilkes-Barre POWER!, partner on a community project, or join one of our committees - please reach out to our team. We want to hear from you!