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PananaMan unveils new food truck — the WinneBagel
WILKES-BARRE Three years after he wowed the food truck industry as PananaMan, Phil Delzeit is coming back with a new epic eating establishment WinneBagel.
Liz Weston: The checks that could change your financial life
Starting in July, most families with kids will start getting monthly payments of up to $300 per child as part of the American Rescue Plan s expansion of the child tax credit.
UGI to pay more for natural gas, pass increase onto customers
UGI Utilities Inc. said its natural gas customers can expect to pay more starting on June 1.
Rainbow Jewelers treats customers like family
KINGSTON For Rose Wateski, the family in family-owned business doesn t stop with her employees.
Liz Weston: You may be entitled to free health insurance now
The latest coronavirus relief package did more than dole out $1,400 checks. The law also made health insurance free for millions more people and reduced costs for others, at least for now.
Public transit hopes to win back riders after crushing year
WASHINGTON Taking the Los Angeles Metro for his first trip in months, Brad Hudson felt a moment of normalcy when the train rolled into the South Pasadena, California, station, harkening back to his
Liz Weston: 8 ½ birthdays that can affect your finances
You hit a lot of milestone birthdays when you re young. There s your first birthday, of course, and also the one where you turn 10 (finally, double digits!). At 13, you re a teenager. At 16, you re pr
Hirthler recognized by Barron’s as a 2021 top financial advisor
WILKES-BARRE Michael Hirthler of Jacobi Capital Management in Wilkes-Barre was recently recognized among the Top 1,200 Financial Advisors in America by Barron s.
Celebrate Mother’s Day by upping your gift game this year
NEW YORK Mother s Day is here again and, yes, we re still in a pandemic. Keep those handmade cards, bouquets or breakfasts in bed coming, but up your game in celebration of brighter days with one of
Around Town: A great place for art … and socializing comes to 900 Rutter
A few weeks ago I spoke to Gina Malsky of the Dance Theatre of Wilkes-Barre.
Philly developer has big plans for Atlantic City’s Showboat
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. As it turns out, the $100 million indoor water park that Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein is pursuing at a former Atlantic City casino was just the start of his efforts to b
How the pandemic has shaken up retirement
Pandemic-related job losses forced many older Americans out of the workplace i n the past year, perhaps permanently. But the COVID-19 crisis also seems to have delayed some retirements.
NEPIRC promotes Hager to senior business advisor
WILKES-BARRE The Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center (NEPIRC) has promoted Marla Hager to the position of Senior Business Advisor.
Attorney Santo to address Northeastern PA Trial Lawyers Association
KINGSTON Attorney Nicole M. Santo, partner, Hourigan, Kluger Pursuing Liability Claims Against Property Owners, to the Northeastern PA Trial Lawyers Association (NEPATLA) on Thursday, April 22 at
FNCB Bank announces staff additions
FNCB Bank, locally based since 1910, recently announced the appointment of five new staff members to their Community Office and Commercial Lending teams.
Colbert & Grebas donates to Griffin Pond Animal Shelter
Each month the firm of Colbert s paralegal, Robin Bulzoni, who has been an active supporter of this organization for many years. Griffin Pond Shelter promotes adoption awareness and responsible pet o
Liz Weston: 9 money numbers you need to know
Your doctor needs to know certain numbers to judge your physical health, such as your weight, your blood pressure and your cholesterol levels.
AllOne Foundation, 2 area COGs honored with Governor’s Local Government Excellence Award
Three organizations in the state s 14th Senatorial District have been awarded the Governor s Award for Local Government Excellence, state Sen. John Yudichak I-Swoyersville, announced.
Medical support company brings preventative care mission to WB
WILKES-BARRE In his young life, Mendel Erlenwein has made many stops.
Liz Weston: The high price of money shame
The U.S. suicide rate has risen dramatically in recent years, and certified money coach Tammy Lally of Washington, D.C., is convinced money shame is a contributing factor.