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Review: Journalist’s debut novel looks at racial disparities in justice system, media
Talk show host and journalist Tamron Hall s debut novel exposes the vulnerability and systemic neglect of Black girls and women who become victims of violent crimes.
U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Concert Band to perform in Scranton on Feb. 13
The United States Air Force Heritage of America Concert Band will perform in concert 2 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple in Scranton. The concert is free and open to t
Geisinger Community Medical Center welcomes its first baby of the year
Samantha Marstell and Jason Jablonski of Scranton welcomed Geisinger Community Medical Center s first baby of 2022. Asher Edward Jablonski was born at 3:37 a.m. on Jan. 1, and he arrived weighing 6 po
Local artist, students seek space to paint flower mural
If you have a bare wall that you would like to see decorated in bright, cheerful colors, local artist Mona Pande and her students are interested in painting a mural.
Easy coconut shrimp? Bake, don’t fry.
When last we heard from reporter/taste tester Ryan Evans he happily said he could eat 100 of the Swedish meatballs I made for a story two weeks ago. This time it was coconut shrimp with a little swe
Tell Giselle: Another circle ’round the sun and the waistline
Coming up on New Year s resolutions brought this question from a 40-something male:
Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn names three new principals
Effective as of January 1, 2022, attorneys Ryan Molitoris, Christopher Quinn and Kevin Walsh will be advancing to Principal status of the law firm Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn. Molitoris and Quinn will jo
Out on a Limb: Genealogists must keep up to date
With DNA testing expanding and offering more options and information, genealogists must keep up to date if they want to get the most out of their results.
Keystone Ballet Academy to offer yoga for ages 12 and older
Keystone Ballet Academy will begin offering yoga classes for children and adults ages 12 and up. Classes will be on Monday evenings beginning in January at its studio within the CAN BE Innovation Cent
A new beginning, in time for a new year
Wedding homilies usually don t begin with a song, but as he started to preach early Thursday afternoon, the Rev. Arthur J. Ssembajja couldn t resist.
Kennedy Early Childhood Center holds holiday Sing-A-Long
The Kennedy Early Childhood Center in the Greater Nanticoke Area School District recently held a Read/Sing-A-Long to help celebrate the holidays. The Title One department helped promote fluency at the
Review: A good distraction with a strong message
I m still paused on House of Gucci. I ll return to it this winter, I hope. In the meantime, It Ends with Us was a very good distraction with a message for women.
Luzerne County Court admits seven attorneys for New Year
In a formal Court en banc judicial ceremony the Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County, held in Courtroom No. 1 at the Luzerne County Courthouse, seven area lawyers were officially inducted into the
‘You’ve got to let them know they can trust you’
Step into Evlyn Lyons house in Plymouth, and you ll likely find the 10-year-old girl working with a bird, perhaps holding it or letting it rest on her shoulder.
Allied Services Integrated Health System welcomes 11 people to new positions
Lori Steeves, NHA, PHCA: Allied Services Integrated Health System welcomed Lori Steeeves, NHA, PHCA as Assistant Administrator of the Skilled Nursing Center in Scranton. Steeves brings nearly 20 years
Young Lawyers provide pizza, presents to local kids
Lawyers of the Young Lawyers Division of the Wilkes-Barre Law s Service Center, where they held a short program and presented gifts to the children. Shown from left are participants: Atty. Thomas Hog
To Your Health: Tips for combating seasonal depression
Being with my granddaughters on Christmas (and my wife, daughter and son-in-law, too, of course!) was magical, just like the flying unicorn toy Evie wouldn t put down. For some, the joy of Christmas p
Tell Giselle: Holiday picture tells a thousand stories
A query about what to do when you spot a concern is all too familiar:
Brodhead Watershed Association plans guided hike on Jan. 15
The Brodhead Watershed Association will offer a walking tour of two connected public lands with naturalist and educator Darryl Speicher at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022.