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Shopping like it’s 1950
Inflation getting you down on your weekly visits to the grocery store?
Not overly sweet, Raisin Oat Scones work as tea-time treat
When I pulled my first tray of Raisin Oat Scones out of the oven last week, I tasted one and thought, Hmm. This is definitely NOT sweet.
Let’s go to the hop!
Do you remember when Johnny Maestro Sixteen Candles, and The Angels Listened In? Or when Lesley Gore insisted It s My Party and I ll Cry if I Want To?
To Your Health: Flu season myths and facts
Flu season is right around the corner, which means it s time to get your flu shot. So last Thursday, Mary and I both got our 2023 flu shot in one arm and our NEW Covid booster for both original Covi
Community Champion: Wilkes-Barré Preservation Society
Historic Preservation is identifying, protecting, and enhancing buildings, places, and objects of historical and cultural significance. Historic preservation also helps to shape local identity and giv
Tell Giselle: The price of good help is priceless
What are your thoughts about the clips going viral showing the newest King needing someone to clear his desk so he could sign some ridiculously sized documents? His facial expressions and gestures wer
Temple Israel celebrates a century
Wilkes-Barre s Temple Israel celebrated its 100th anniversary on Saturday, starting with a special Shabbat service in the morning and culminating with an evening reception and performance by Broadway
Misericordia University welcomes three trustees to board of directors
The Board of Trustees of Misericordia University (MU) approved three new members at its annual meeting.
Geisinger hospitals in Wilkes-Barre, Scranton certified as Comprehensive Heart Attack Centers
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center (GWV) and Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC) recently became the second and third hospitals in the country to earn The Joint Commission/American Heart As
‘NUTCRACKER: Magic of Christmas’ ticket sales will benefit Ukraine
This winter will be so hard for my country, Bogdana Kopiy said as she took a break on a recent Sunday afternoon.
Act Out Theatre Group LLC hosts online auction, play as part of annual Benefit Weekend
As part of its benefit weekend, Act Out Theatre Group will present the Agatha Christie classic, And Then There Were None on Sept. 16 and 18. Other activities for the weekend include an online auction,
From Chalk Fest to Oktoberfest, Wilkes-Barre will be bustling
I think your team has a gold medal in your future, John Maday of the Riverfront Parks Committee told Gina Malsky early Wednesday morning, congratulating her for the bronze medal the Downtown Arts tea
It wasn’t the eggplant exploding, it was a glass dish
I m going to make some Baba Ghanouj, I told the taste testers.
Harding couple turns pandemic memories into a memoir
For many of us, the events of March and April 2020 were pivotal.
Fusion sandwich? Kielbasa, kimchi and cheddar
Once again flipping through channels (and thus arguably showing the benefits of not always using streaming services), I stumbled upon Sara Moulton finishing this recipe, an automatic attention-getter
‘Young People’s Theater’ series renamed in honor of Don and Joan Laux
The F.M. Kirby Center has announced today a name change to their Young People s Theater Series. In honor of Head Usher, the late Don Laux, and his wife Joan Laux, the F.M. Kirby Center has renamed t
Arcadia Chorale to open season with ‘Nature Abounds’
Arcadia Chorale will open its fall season with a stunning program focusing on the natural landscape around us. Nature Abounds is set for 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16 at First Presbyterian Church, 300 Scho
To Your Health: Don’t ignore signs of depression
Have you ever had a friend or relative struggle with mental health?
Around Town: In praise of our brave police officers
In the past week I spent time around some extremely dedicated community servants: police officers.