Letter to the Editor: Congressman Lou Barletta seen as straying from conservative Republican ideals

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Asaf Romirowsky delivers keynote address during ‘Stand with Israel’ event at Jewish Community Center in Wilkes-Barre

WILKES-BARRE &#8212; The city&#8217;s Christmas Parade and tree lighting on Public Square will disrupt traffic in the downtown Saturday afternoon.The parade begins at 3 p.m., but street closures will begin earlier.South Main Street from Public Square to Ross Streets will be closed from 1:30 to 5 p.m.Other roads affected during that time frame are:&#8226; Northampton Street, from South Franklin to South Washington streets&#8226; South Street, from South Franklin to South Washington streets&#8226; Market Street, from South Franklin to South Washington streets&#8226; North Main Street from Public Square to Union Street.&#8220;No Parking&#8221; notices will be posted along the parade route. Vehicles will be ticketed and towed beginning at 1 p.m. Participants and spectators are advised to use public parking facilities throughout the city and avoid unauthorized parking in private lots.For safety purposes, spectators are asked to stay behind the marked lines along the parade route.

Traffic advisory for Wilkes-Barre Christmas Parade