Lifestyle
‘Pinocchio’ has some fun, fancy-free elements
One of the more endearing and beloved of the Disney Classics vault is back once again with a fresh 2022 live adaptation starring Tom Hanks (Forrest Gump) as toy maker Geppetto. Also along for the ad
‘The Good House’ great for over-40 crowd
Not one, not two, but three times is the charm. This adult comedy/drama marks the third outing for its two main stars working together. Sigourney Weaver and Kevin Kline had previously starred in 1993
A tennis great tries to make a comeback
This book about a professional tennis player trying to make a comeback is the perfect book at the perfect time. The knowledge I gained from reading it made watching Serena Williams in the US Open this
To Your Health: Warning signs of diabetes
Did you know diabetes symptoms can be so mild you don t notice them?
Community Champion for 09-04-22
It s Labor Day weekend, and the day was designed to recognize the accomplishments of American workers. Labor Day was officially declared a federal holiday in 1894 and we have been celebrating it with
To Your Health: Identifying and treating poison ivy
With nearly a month of summer and the warm portion of fall ahead of us, there s still plenty of time to enjoy the fields and forests of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Out on a Limb: Tracing your ancestors’ education
Genealogists - how much do you know about your Northeastern Pennsylvania ancestors educations?
Comedy/horror movie offers a bit of freshness
You know we are surely treading into Indie film territory when the biggest name up on the marquee is funnyman Pete Davidson, known mainly for his SNL stint. Well, that is if you leave out the fact tha
To Your Health: Enlarged prostate treatment advancing
Did you know half of men between the ages of 51 and 60 have an enlarged prostate?
Community Champion: The Millennium Circle Fund of The Luzerne Foundation
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
Brad Pitt brings the goods in ‘Bullet Train’
The End of the line is just the beginning. That is the tagline for this super fresh, genre bending action thriller that moves at the speed of a well, bullet train.
A brilliant student sets a trap for her art professor
This one is for all my artistic friends, although I doubt you ever experienced anything like this! I hope not anyway.
To Your Health: Back-to-school health advice
Back-to-school season is an exciting time for students and their families, but it can also mean back to sniffles, stomach aches and viruses that can be severe, like the flu.
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
Nic Cage back in top form in ‘Unbearable Weight’
I first had a strong affection for the zany, younger Nic Cage when I first saw him in the 1986 film Peggy Sue Got Married.
Jonathans Restaurant leaving Wilkes-Barre, returning to Harveys Lake
Some of my best memories in recent years were made at Jonathans Restaurant in downtown Wilkes-Barre. When I found out they were moving back to Harveys Lake, to the very spot where they first started b
Vegetable soup — always different, always an adventure
If you were to ask me, gentle readers, how many times I ve made vegetable soup over the years, I really have no idea.
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.
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
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