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Wilkes University honors faculty, staff
Wilkes University recognized 10 faculty and staff members at the 2023 Teacher Recognition and Effectiveness Committee (TREC) Awards Ceremony. The recipients of this year s awards are:
Out on a Limb: Identify the folks in your photos
I ve got a photo that s been mystifying me for decades as I try to do my genealogy.
Bazaars, festivals promise to light up summer
Edwardsville s 2023 Pierogi Festival is history now, but don t worry. The season of bazaars and festivals is just getting started.
Coleman, Mattei join King’s College board of directors
King s College has announced that Cassandra I. Coleman 10, of Exeter, executive director of America250PA, and Frank J. Mattei 84, of Malvern, managing partner of KPMG Philadelphia, have been elected
Our cook makes a savory cheese soup, should have cooked veggies longer
When Mark and I had dinner at Ollie s Restaurant in Edwardsville last week, he was intrigued by the Duchess Cheese Soup I d ordered and tried a few spoonfuls of the creamy concoction.
Back Mountain Library Auction will be July 6-9
If you attend the 77th annual Back Mountain Memorial Library Auction in early July, you never know what you might bring home.
Cool, refreshing Polynesian shrimp salad
I m concerned enough about using bad mayonnaise that I usually buy a fresh jar unless I know the stuff in the fridge is very new (i.e., I remember buying it). For some reason I didn t do that the firs
‘Ms. Demeanor’ a fun, funny read
Elinor Lipman, known for her witty and engaging storytelling, once again captivates readers with her latest novel, Ms. Demeanor. Filled with humor, heart, and a delightful cast of characters, this b
Exchange students enjoy time with local host families
So, how long does Clara Garcia expect to remain friends with the family that hosted her this year?
Lake-Lehman class of 1973 planning 50-year reunion
Lake-Lehman High School class of 1973 is planning a 50th Class Reunion to be held on Aug. 19 and 20, 2023 at Sandy Bottom Beach at Harveys Lake. Hours will be 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. on Saturday and noon - 4
Misericordia Art Gallery director to participate in NEH Summer Institute
Lalaine Bangilan Little, Ph.D., Pauly Friedman Art Gallery director and adjunct professor of Fine Arts at Misericordia University, has been selected for a National Endowment for the Humanities Summer
Yoga on the Roof will benefit Philharmonic outreach programs
For the 10th consecutive year, Jaya Yoga, Clarks Summit, and The Marketplace at Steamtown will once again host Yoga on the Roof. This unique event will take place at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4th, on
Dietrich Theater to host ‘Hiking 101’
Last summer at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock, local resident Gwen Buchanan shared her story of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. On Saturday, June 17 at 11 a.m., Gwen will be back with a free p
To Your Health: Buy, eat fresh local produce
My wife Mary and I had a real treat this weekend. We went to visit our daughter Kate, her husband Andy and, as anyone who knows us will confirm, the real reason we go our granddaughters Rowan, 7 and
Pittsburgh’s ‘Terrible Trolley’ to ride again
Pittsburgh Steelers fans are united in their love for all things black and gold, including the iconic Terrible Towel.
Tell Giselle: A counter to misguided commencement speeches
Last weekend Scott Galloway gave a memorable rebuke to several of the follow your bliss/passion graduation speeches. It is worth catching if you missed it. The link to it is below.
Remember When: Quicksand and gorillas were so scary
So, there s the bad guy, stuck in a pit of quicksand, screaming his lungs out and sinking deeper and deeper into the muck.
MMI recognizes student athletes during awards presentation
MMI Preparatory School in Freeland recently held its Annual Award Ceremonies to honor upper school and middle school student athletes and their achievements during the 2022-2023 school year.
Indraloka founder to speak at Philadelphia VegFest on June 10
Indraloka Animal Sanctuary founder Indra Lahiri, PhD, a trailblazer in the farmed animal sanctuary field, will speak at Philadelphia VegFest today. Saturday, June 10.