The Weekender started as an independent entertainment weekly in 1991. It was purchased by the Times Leader in 1993. Since then, the Weekender has grown to be Northeastern Pennsylvania’s #1 Arts & Entertainment Weekly. With over 40,000 papers distributed to over 1,000 locations weekly and covering 5 counties while boasting over 174,415 readers, the Weekender prides itself in being the only choice for informative and entertaining news for ALL of NEPA. Grab it every Wednesday.