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Team Beezy aims for artful unveiling
WILKES-BARRE A new team, focused on revitalizing downtown while unifying and inspiring local children and the community as a whole, is hard at work, staying beezy with promotions and fundraising t
They got by with a little help from their friends
WILKES-BARRE Much like his restaurant, George DuMont hasn t always been located in Wilkes-Barre.
Pet insurance can help keep costs for your furbaby in check
You might be thinking of adding a furry friend to the family during the holidays. And you ll be in good company: 70% of U.S. households have a pet, according to the 2021-2022 American Pet Products Ass
AP-NORC Poll: Income is up, but Americans focus on inflation
WASHINGTON Americans overall income has accelerated since the pandemic, but so has inflation and a new poll finds that far more people are noticing the higher prices than the pay gains.
Liz Weston: 8 rules for saving, borrowing and spending money
The best personal finance advice is tailored to your individual situation. That said, a few rules of thumb can cut through the confusion that often surrounds money decisions and help you build a solid
Erlenwein named to Leadership Council of the National Small Business Association
The CEO of a local health group was named to the Leadership Council of the National Small Business Association.
Bronco’s Vault closing doors in downtown Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE A downtown restaurant will close its doors for good at the end of the month, and while it may be a sad time, the owner is hopeful for the future and encourages everyone to support local
An artistic endeavor
WILKES-BARRE The Sordoni Art Gallery may be housed on Wilkes University property, but that doesn t mean it s exclusive to students.
Buzzing and wrapping: Bee Hive Gift Shop gearing up for holidays
WILKES-BARRE After a year and a half of uncertainty for everyone, one downtown Wilkes-Barre business is eager to give holiday shoppers something to buzz about.
Lockdown-free Florida top vacation spot for holidays
MIAMI BEACH Cooped-up tourists eager for a taste of Florida s sandy beaches, swaying palm trees and warmer climates are visiting the Sunshine State in droves, topping pre-pandemic levels in recent m
Millennial Money: Sustain generosity beyond the holidays
2020 asked a lot from us. We faced new challenges and reckoned with old ones, and often the world s problems collided with our own individual needs. Help whether in donations or even just attention
On the Money: Should You Bank With Your Brokerage?
If you ve invested with a brokerage firm in recent years, you may have noticed that your brokerage offers a product called a cash management account. These accounts are very similar to a checking or s
Christmas tree buyers face reduced supplies, higher prices
ALAMEDA, Calif. Even Christmas trees aren t immune to the pandemic-induced shortages and inflation plaguing the economy.
Liz Weston: How to maximize your ‘health span’
We re living longer on average, but the number of years we re healthy hasn t kept up. This lagging health span translates into more time living with serious illness and disabilities at the end of o
Holiday shoppers navigate shortages with mixed results
NEW YORK Like many shoppers, Kathleen Webber understands the struggles of getting the right gifts for her three children this holiday shopping season amid widespread shortages.
Lawyer: Jussie Smollett ‘a real victim’ of attack in Chicago
CHICAGO Jussie Smollett is a real victim of a real crime, his attorney said in opening statements at the ex- Empire actor s trial Monday, rejecting prosecutors allegation that he staged a homo
Down Pour thriving with help of DCP
WILKES-BARRE It takes pressure to form a diamond, and perhaps no one is more aware of that than Downtown Wilkes-Barre s business owners.
Downtown College Ambassadors Program returns
WILKES-BARRE - The Diamond City Partnership is looking to revitalize local businesses, while connecting local colleges and providing students with networking opportunities, on-the-job training and cre
As tourism brightens, Times Square hopes to regain luster
NEW YORK David Cohen has been yearning for a return to the days when business boomed at his family s souvenir shop in Times Square.
The Santa experience this year is a mix of laps, distancing
NEW YORK Santa is back this year, but he pleads caution as he continues to tiptoe through the pandemic.