Lifestyle
Life at Full Throttle: You’ll find an explosion of flavors at Bank + Vine
Fresh, seasonal, and inventive are all words that come to mind when I think of Bank + Vine in downtown Wilkes-Barre. With a strong focus on farm-to-table and a flair for melding flavors, Chef Chad Gel
Life at Full Throttle: Enjoying majestic views of Lake Tahoe
My family and I recently flew to Sacramento to visit my daughter and we hopped in the car for our first trip to Lake Tahoe. The drive from Sacramento takes just a couple of hours. Winding through scen
Life at Full Throttle: Welcoming baby Brayden
Handsome Brayden Grey Corcoran came into the world at 3:15 p.m. on Monday, July 5 and my husband and I became grandparents for the first time.
Patience is key to making pellet-grilled pulled pork
Want to be a hero at your next BBQ? Treat your guests to this pellet-grilled pulled pork recipe that my son just made. A few months ago, my son Greg purchased a Traeger Pro 575 Pellet Grill. He develo
Life at Full Throttle: Rediscovering Downtown Wilkes-Barre
On a gorgeous Thursday evening earlier this month, I drove to downtown Wilkes-Barre to help with the Diamond City Partnership s Sunsets on SOMA Happy Hour. Located in the outdoor space at Midtown Vill
Henry Citizens Club Ladies Auxiliary raises funds for Wilkes-Barre Special Needs Playground Project
WILKES-BARRE Donations continue to come in for the Wilkes-Barre Special Needs Playground Project. On June 10 the Henry Citizens Club Ladies Auxiliary donated $1,500. The playground to be built in Ki
‘Switzerland of America,’ Jim Thorpe beckons
It s hard to imagine there are many people in Northeastern Pennsylvania who haven t been to Jim Thorpe at least once.
Life at Full Throttle: Celebrating Dad, and all the lessons he taught
Wishing a Happy Father s Day to all dads today we celebrate you! My dad is not only celebrating Father s Day, but also his 80th birthday, which is a few weeks away. I d like to tell you about my dad
Macaluso’s Restaurant in Nesquehoning welcoming diners for 50 years
I spent the first seven years of my life in Nesquehoning, a small town just west of Jim Thorpe. I go back several times throughout the year to visit my mom s grave and see a few relatives who still li
Queen marks late husband’s 100th birthday with new rose
LONDON Queen Elizabeth II has marked what would have been her husband Prince Philip s 100th birthday with the planting of a newly bred rose named after him.
Life at Full Throttle: Passing the Athena torch to Kathi Bankes
As the recipient of the 2020 Athena Award, I will present the 2021 Award to Kathi Bankes at The Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber s Epic Awards on Tuesday. The Athena honors women who excel in their chos
Life at Full Throttle: Memorial Day weekend…the official start of cookout season
While Memorial Day is a day to remember and honor those who lost their lives bravely fighting for our country, it also marks the unofficial start to summer cookouts. For me, it s always been a time fo
Life at Full Throttle: Find peace and serenity at Shofuso Japanese Garden
Nestled away in the western section of Philadelphia s Fairmount Park is the Shofuso Japanese House and Garden.
So near, yet so far: NEPA Sings holds socially distanced competition
Things continue to be a bit different at the annual NEPA Sings event, held to benefit CASA of Luzerne County; instead of belting out on stage, 10 performers gathered on Thursday night to record their
A Sunday stroll through the City of Brotherly Love
I spent a recent Sunday with my son and his girlfriend enjoying the sights, sounds, and tastes of Philadelphia. We started the day with a walk around the Water Works area for a breathtaking view of Bo
‘Because I love it’
I m a dance minor because I love it, said Morgan Johnson from Bethlehem, who is a pyschology major at Wilkes University. That s one of the great things about Wilkes. You have the freedom to do whate
Flying Aces Motorcycle Club presents donation to CASA
The Flying Aces Motorcycle Club of Weatherly recently presented CASA of Luzerne County with a check from a breakfast held to benefit and support CASA of Luzerne County. The Flying Aces, a club founded
Life at Full Throttle: Your time is the best gift you can give your mom
As a mom, one of the most precious gifts my kids can give me this Mother s Day is quality time spent together. It doesn t have to be time spent at a fancy dinner or an expensive outing, I ll be happy
Dr. Rhyan Mercado opening new chiropractic practice
PITTSTON A new practice by Dr. Rhyan Mercado opened at the Pittston Chiropractic Clinic on May 1.
Swoyersville animal lover donates to Blue Chip shelter
Swoyersville s retired police chief John Shemo and his friend Darby don t forget the friendly cocker spaniel recently donated $300 to the Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge in Dallas.