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‘The Knox Mine Disaster – The End of Anthracite’ premiere screening slated for Jan. 22

Did Spider-Man trailer tell us too much about new ‘Avengers’?

Spices by Rebekah Launch Party set for Jan. 19

WB thrash band Cruel Bomb pledges to dominate 2019

Superheros, flying elephants and more

Blast off into the New Year with Chris Mullineaux and Space Machine

Berwick sailor bringing drag persona to Heat

Scranton-native rocker Lily Mao to perform at her debut album release party Dec. 9

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‘The Knox Mine Disaster – The End of Anthracite’ premiere screening slated for Jan. 22

Did Spider-Man trailer tell us too much about new ‘Avengers’?

Spices by Rebekah Launch Party set for Jan. 19

WB thrash band Cruel Bomb pledges to dominate 2019

Superheros, flying elephants and more

Blast off into the New Year with Chris Mullineaux and Space Machine

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Mya LaMaster

Age: 18 Location: Ashley What do you do for fun?: Read What are you most grateful for? My friends What would your last meal be?…

Dana McGonigle

Age: 35 Location: Hanover Twp What accomplishment to date are you most proud of ? Graduating valedictorian with my associate’s degree in Criminal Justice. Who…

Karissa Worobey

Age: 25 Hometown: Scranton What is your favorite thing about living in NEPA? The change…

Model of the Week: Jazmin Willow Bankus

Name: Jazmin Willow Bankus Age: 29 Location: Berwick What was your favorite concert? I got…

Model of the Week: Gillian Reinartz

Name: Gillian Reinartz Age: 26 Location: Lehigh Valley Who do you admire? Shirley Manson. She’s…

Model of the Week: Samantha Croney

Name: Samantha Croney Age: 24 Location: Scranton What would your last meal be? Chicken nuggets…

Model of the Week: Nitda Pribula

Name: Nitda Pribula Age: 35 Location: West Piston What are your three favorite things to…

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Joshua Worobey

Man of the Week: Rein Beau

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Benefit to be held for family of local music journalist affected by fire

WILKES-BARRE — This week, the local music scene is coming together for one of its own. A Benefit for the Howells Family will be held on Friday, Jan. 18, at…

‘The Knox Mine Disaster – The End of Anthracite’ premiere screening slated for Jan. 22

WILKES-BARRE – Sixty years ago, our ancestors were digging deep in the mines of Northeastern Pennsylvania, until the water came rushing in. The Knox Mine Disaster of January, 1959, was…

Scranton country musician releases first album

SCRANTON — With the release of his first album, a country musician from Scranton is already thinking of what the next step is. Steve Mushal, 26, recently released his first…

Spices by Rebekah Launch Party set for Jan. 19

SCRANTON — It’s about that time of the year when we tend to feel restless. The holidays are over. Bleak winter skies hang above as the chilly winds work their…

Blast off into the New Year with Chris Mullineaux and Space Machine

SCOTT TWP. – If you enjoy ringing in the New Year with a bang and wouldn’t mind taking a front-row seat on a journey through the galaxies, the sultry, old-soul…

In search of the perfect hangover cure: a Weekender staff writer and two friends get drunk to find it

It’s the kind of assignment that’s a dream for a young reporter. “For the New Year’s issue, we need you to get a couple of friends, get drunk and test…

Listen to This: The Top 10 Albums of the Year

Another year is in the books, and, if you’re anything like me, it’s time to obsessively compile your favorite releases from the year into a painstakingly considered list. I’ll admit…

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Ariana Grande’s ‘Sweetener’ is like candy: sweet, but fleeting

With a considerable amount of hype leading up to it — at least, if my Facebook and Instagram feeds were to be believed — “Sweetener,”…