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Away from Musikfest crowds, you can learn about historic Bethlehem
Musikfest is about music, of course.
Rocks and Minerals Gallery reopens at Everhart Museum
The Everhart Museum s Rocks and Minerals Gallery reopened this weekend after substantial renovations to the gallery space and a reimagining of the exhibition. The opening of the gallery coincided with
To Your Health: Caring for cuts
When we sustain a cut, there are several factors to consider in determining how we care for it and rushing to the emergency room (ER) isn t always the most sensible choice.
Around Town: A great day in the local sports community
It s a great day in the local sports community as 14 former athletes, coaches, officials and administrators will enter into the prestigious Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame.
Making the world a better place, one loaf at a time
Now I ve been smiling lately, thinkin about the good things to come. And I believe it could be, something good has begun. Oh, peace train sounding louder, glide on the peace train, hoo-ah, ee-ah, hoo
Community Champion: The Osterhout Free Library
The Osterhout Free Library is a dynamic, versatile community center that has been providing exceptional programs and services for over 133 years. More than half of young adults and seniors living in p
Tell Giselle: From a slap to a public flap, how to avoid sloppy flops
What s your take on Will Smith s apology to Chris Rock?
Rediscovering our Nation’s Capital
Washington DC offers us much more than just politics. It is a vibrant city filled with history, culture and so much more. Best of all, most of the attractions are free. I hadn t been to DC as a touris
Medical student Leana Pande named artist in residence
Sometimes, when a young person is talented in both science and art, they ll tell you they feel pulled in two opposing directions, and it feels as if they have to make an agonizing choice about their f
‘You’ll feel on top of your game’
Michael Chiazza chuckles as he remembers the advice a downtown Wilkes-Barre hairstylist once gave his father, who had been planning a career as a barber.
‘Good of the Hive’ mural project coming to Scranton
The Wright Center for Patient The Good of the Hive, a global mural project by artist Matt Willey that raises awareness about the importance of pollinators, to downtown Scranton as part of Scranton T
Oh, for a pinball machine and a handful of nickels
I had just gotten back to my neighborhood after shopping when whom should I spy but my old buddy Alner.
If you like tzatziki sauce, here’s a soup for you
I thought you could make something out of this, page designer Lyndsay Bartos said on Monday as she greeted me with a gift of two large green cucumbers.
Gathering of singer/songwriters returns to Dietrich Theater
After a two-year hiatus, a banner lineup of four talented folk musicians will perform at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock on Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 7:30 p.m.
‘I have, really, truly, a wonderful village’
I m still having a hard time with this, Shannon McCann said earlier this week.
M&T Bank donates $25,000 in support of CASA of Luzerne County’sCASAblanca fundraiser at Luzerne County Courthouse
M s primary fundraising event, to be held at the Luzerne County Courthouse on Thursday, Sept. 22.
Bright, light, fresh and full of flavor: Oregon Blackberry Pie
I meant to make this blackberry pie and write about it a week earlier for a simple reason: According to the pickyourown.org Pennsylvania Harvest Calendar, tis the season to get the fruit fresh. Black
Dietrich Theater will screen ‘Film Favorites’ for free
The Dietrich Theater is celebrating the classics and family-friendly films in it slate of Film Favorites that will be presented throughout the month of August.
To Your Health: Risk factors for sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest is an unexpected loss of heart function, and it can be deadly. Brought on by an electrical surge in the body that disrupts the heart s regular rhythm, it can cause stalled breath
Community Champion: Tara Mugford Wilson
This month, The Luzerne Foundation welcomed its new Chairperson, Tara Mugford Wilson! A Dallas, PA native, Wilson has always been an active and committed member of the community. As President of Power