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9,402 articlesGaslight Theatre to present “NO CHILD…”
Gaslight Theatre Company will present the one-act play NO CHILD by Nilaja Sun, Thursday, Jan. 19 through Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, at the George P. Maffei II Theatre at King s College.

Tasty by itself, or as precursor to bigger things
Consider this both a stand-alone test kitchen and a prequel, or perhaps a tag-team entry, for a recipe MT will be doing.

‘Annie, Jr.’ to open at Music Box Playhouse on Jan. 20
Annie, Jr. will open at the Music Box Dinner Playhouse, at 7 p.m. Jan. 20 with additional performance Jan. 21 and Jan. 22 at 2 and 7 p.m.

Republican Women of Luzerne County honor scholarship winner
Republican Women of Luzerne County honored Brendan Frederick of Dallas as scholarship winner at their January meeting. Brendan, a senior at Franciscan University of Steubenville (Ohio), received $1,00

Tony Lustig Trio to perform at University of Scranton
On Saturday, Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m., Performance Music at The University of Scranton will present a concert by the Tony Lustig Trio. The 7:30 p.m. concert will take place in the Houlihan-McLean Center, M

Dietrich Theater plans screening of family-friendly ‘Shrek’
To start out the new year, the Dietrich Theater in historic downtown Tunkhannock is hosting a Dietrich Film Favorite for children and families on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 11 a.m.

To Your Health: Keeping our brains healthy as we age
When we talk about staying healthy, we always mention diet, exercise and making lifestyle choices that will help us ward off chronic conditions and disease. Less frequently do we discuss keeping our b

‘It’s time for us to give back to Tom’
Do you want proof that Tom Jesso tends to think of himself last? Just tell him you d like to talk about the upcoming fundraiser.

Around Town: Thankful Aunt Lana recommended Rox 52
While still sticking with my January nutrition plan as much as possible, I indulged a bit last week with some dining out at both a staple, favorite restaurant of mine, as well as somewhere new.

‘If I can help somone … it will be worth it’
If someone tells you the play Every Brilliant Thing is about a depressed woman thinking about suicide, David Parmelee understands you might hesitate to come to the show.

DCP plans ‘Cocktails and Culture’ event for Thursday
The Diamond City Partnership, Wilkes-Barre s nonprofit downtown management organization, will be hosting Cocktails with Wilkes University s Sordoni Art Gallery on Thursday, Jan. 19, in the heart of

Life at Full Throttle: Mylana’s in Hanover Township - È delizioso!
I have one word to describe the food at Mylana s Italian Ristorante on Main Street in Hanover Township delicious! There s no question that chef/owner Joe Ginthner knows how to cook. The extensive me
Tell Giselle: Finding the helpers Part 2
Last week I addressed inquiries about how one goes about becoming a writer, focusing on ways to begin. These suggestions apply to almost any endeavor at any stage of life, so keep that in mind and see

Student teachers receive classroom assignments for the spring semester
Misericordia University teacher education majors recently received their spring student teaching assignments and participated in an orientation program that includes certification in Youth Mental Heal

Dancing Stars of Wilkes-Barre set for Feb. 25
What do a dentist, a construction company CEO, and the owner of an exercise studio have in common?

‘Killer Queen’ tribute coming to Scranton Cultural Center
Magic City Productions will present Killer Queen on March 29 at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple. The tribute to Queen, which features Patrick Myers as Freddie Mercury, will take pla

First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit to participate in Festival of Ice
The Clarks Summit Festival of Ice is coming up on Jan. 27-29, and First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit will participate with an ice sculpture outdoors and a variety of activities indoors during

Out on a Limb: Anthracite history offers clues for genealogists
January has got to be the busiest month for Northeastern Pennsylvania genealogists.

‘Excited and thrilled — and terrified’
I am equal parts excited and thrilled and terrified, actor Amy Rene Byrne said Wednesday, explaining how she feels about her upcoming performance in White Rabbit, Red Rabbit.

Slow-cooked pork ‘a delicious, different spin on a classic’
Mark and I weren t exactly having a tug of war.