Features
9,402 articles
Classical guitarist Jay Steveskey will perform at Dietrich Theater
Jay Steveskey is a favorite performer at the Dietrich Theater, returning each year with new music and new themes. On Sunday, June 5 at 3 p.m., he will be back on the Dietrich stage with his classical
King’s College honors four alumni during 2022 Commencement Weekend
On May 21, 2022, King s College president Rev. Thomas P. Looney, C.S.C., Ph.D., conferred awards upon four distinguished alumni who have made remarkable contributions to their professional fields, the
With brooms and pipes, hubcaps and hammer handles
If you were on a quiz show, and someone asked you to name five percussion instruments, what would you say?
A vegetarian bake featuring hollow pasta and crispy Parm topping
You could consider making this recipe just so you (or a dinner guest old enough to remember the 1960s Adam West campy superhero TV show) can say Hole-y spaghetti, Batman!
Classical Indian dancers perform at Wilkes University
The first weekend in May was an exciting time for Sujata Nair Mulloth s students of classical Indian dance.
To Your Health: Keep an eye on skin changes
Although summer is officially a month away, Northeastern Pennsylvania delivered its first dose of summer heat this weekend.
St. Cyril & Methodius Parish plans rummage, furniture sale
St. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church will hold its 12th annual rummage and furniture sale June 10 and June 11 at 133 River St. Olyphant. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, and free park
Saint Jude School 5K a success
Members of the Saint Jude School Community recently ran their hearts out, holding the first 5K race to raise money for the school facilities. More than 100 runners competed in categories ranging from
Comedian Jim Norton bringing unique brand of misanthropy to Jim Thorpe
JIM THORPE He s been directed on film by Scorsese alongside the likes of DeNiro, Pacino and Pesci, portraying the late, great Don Rickles in the wildly popular The Irishman.
Around Town: One busy weekend for downtown Wilkes-Barre
Downtown Wilkes-Barre is alive this weekend.
Tell Giselle: How can we connect with deceased loved ones?
From a grieving adult son who knew from my work that I have spirit contacts with my own father and other loved ones, and who believes it is possible: What was it again you say at night to connect?
Pleasant Valley High School sweeps Envirothon competition
The Thunderpumpers team from Pleasant Valley High School has won the Monroe County Envirothon, held recently at the Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center.
Nuremberg Players to present ‘Barefoot in the Park’ this weekend
The Nuremberg Community Players recently postponed production of the hilarious comedy, Barefoot in the Park by Neil Simon has been rescheduled to this weekend. Performances will be presented this F
‘Agatha Christie’s ‘Mousetrap’ set for next two weekends
Oh, you re very young quite inexperienced, says Mrs. Boyle, looking none too pleased to meet Mollie Ralston, her hostess at a rural English guesthouse.
Finding those elusive maiden names
One of the biggest points that genealogists across the board agree on is that it s tough to locate and verify your women ancestors.
NEPA Pride Project reviews scholarship applications
The NEPA Pride Project s Scholarship Committee and Board of Directors met recently to review the 2021-2022 NEPA Pride Scholarship applications.
Reuben casserole equals ‘happiness in a dish’
This is happiness in a dish, news editor Roger DuPuis said, waxing poetic over my latest offering from the Times Leader Test Kitchen.
Quiet Valley plans two weekends of Farm Animal Frolic
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm near Stroudsburg will holds its 33rd annual Farm Animal Frolic May 21, 22 and May 28, 29, on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays noon to 4 p.m.
Piano student Tatiana Schlifka accepts 10-Year Award, Paderewski Medal
Tatiana Schlifka of Dallas was recently awarded the prestigious 10-Year Award and Paderewski Medal for performing in the National Piano Playing Auditions for the past decade.
Kiwanis, Key Club pick up trash in Pittston Township
Pittston Kiwanis Club and Pittston Area Key Club have been picking up trash from Oak Street in Pittston Township for 29 years as participants in Pennsylvania s Adopt-A-Highway program. On a recent out