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Take the Northeast Polar Plunge for a good cause at Montage Mountain

SCRANTON — This weekend, brave souls jump into ice, cold water for the Northeast Polar Plunge to raise funds and awareness for the Special Olympics Pennsylvania.

Ang Sanchez reinvents Keystone College merch with Skrilla brand

LA PLUME — Stop by College Green Market & Eatery to shop new fashion line from Keystone College’s on-campus designer and future business-leader, Ang Sanchez.

Christmas Together celebrates with the community for 47th year

WILKES-BARRE — First Presbyterian Church will prepare a Christmas Day Dinner, and on Monday, December 25. They invite everyone in need of a meal and good company to join them for an afternoon of song and entertainment to celebrate the holiday.

Gettin’ dirty for a good cause: MUDGIRL’s return to The Poconos

LONG POND — Pocono Raceway was overrun this past weekend by a sea of mud and pink. The MUDGIRL run returned June 3 and June 4 to challenge female competitors from all over come to run, jog, or walk three miles through muddy obstacles for a good cause.

Parlor Beverages gives back to NEPA Youth Shelter

SCRANTON — Owners behind rootbeer company Parlor Beverages, John Phillips, Josh Balz, and Mat Giordano, stopped by NEPA Youth Shelter to drop off donations and express support for this important local resource in Scranton.

Study: Pandemic eats into LGBTQ representation on network TV

NEW YORK — LGBTQ and gender inclusiveness on television has retreated slightly this season due to delays and shutdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study out Thursday by the advocacy group GLAAD.

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