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

Any Time Soon set to release 5-song EP

River Street Jazz Cafe to mark 25th with Friday party

Memories of Mercury

Karl Hall to host series of spooky shows leading up to Halloween

‘Herstory’ exhibit displays power of area women

Tunkhannock Harvest and Wine Festival offers fall fun for grown-ups

Benefit concert will aid Harpo lead singner John ‘Lloyd’ Kistner

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

Any Time Soon set to release 5-song EP

River Street Jazz Cafe to mark 25th with Friday party

Memories of Mercury

Karl Hall to host series of spooky shows leading up to Halloween

‘Herstory’ exhibit displays power of area women

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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 of the seasons; fall being my favorite, the colors of…

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…

Model of the Week: Alexis Ann Knorr

Name: Alexis Ann Knorr Age: 27 Location: Bear Creek Who do you admire? Rihanna What…

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Man of the Week: Ed Randazzo

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Take a break: Chocolate and Beer Tasting at the Cooperage set for Dec. 15

HONESDALE — What’s more enjoyable than a glass of craft holiday stout paired with a square of specialty chocolate? Possibly the confidence that comes with knowing the production process behind…

Swap & Hops Pop-Up Record Fair to bring record, beer lovers together in Pittston

PITTSTON — The overlap between beer nerds and record collectors is a significant one, at least if you believe what you read on the internet. And now, an event at…

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Scranton Rapper SUFF3R?

Scranton-based rapper SUFF3R? (pronounced “Suffer”) was born Martin Shoup. SUFF3R?, 32, has a full-length record called “NOTNARCS VOL. 1” currently available on his Bandcamp page. 1. I’m one of the…

Wicca Phase Springs Eternal puts out eerie mood music on ‘Spider Web’

2018 has been a transformative year for Wicca Phase Springs Eternal. The performer, whose real name is Adam McIlwee, has been slowly picking up speed in the emo rap scene,…

Scranton-area rapper Lucas Hex to release new album, host Dec. 8 party

SCRANTON — After about a decade in the industry, Lucas Hex says he’s finally able to make the music he wants. The Scranton-area rapper said he feels like he can…

‘I Am Strength’ features struggles, triumphs of modern women

SCRANTON — Women create an impact every day and each of them in their own way. That’s the theme of “I Am Strength: True Stories of Everyday Superwomen,” an anthology…

“Bri Day” aims to raise money for local musician’s ongoing cancer treatment

SCRANTON — Brian Craig has been the cause for much happiness and celebration throughout the Scranton area over the years. If you have an appreciation for local music or have…

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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,”…