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Entering its fifth year, Paint Pittston Pink still offers fresh ideas and new events

Electric City Music Conference set to rock Scranton

‘Mamma Mia’ brings ABBA tunes to Music Box

Foghat guitarist looks forward to ‘great show’ in Wilkes-Barre

Get set for La Festa Italiana

Area teen hosting anti-bulling rap show at Woodlands

Romeo Delight bringing Van Halen show to Woodlands

What the star of ‘BlacKkKlansman’ learned from the real black cop who infiltrated the KKK

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Entering its fifth year, Paint Pittston Pink still offers fresh ideas and new events

Electric City Music Conference set to rock Scranton

‘Mamma Mia’ brings ABBA tunes to Music Box

Foghat guitarist looks forward to ‘great show’ in Wilkes-Barre

Get set for La Festa Italiana

Area teen hosting anti-bulling rap show at Woodlands

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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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Joshua Worobey

Man of the Week: Rein Beau

Man of the Week: Ed Randazzo

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Grocery store etiquette 101

I prefer to stay away from most people, strangers especially. So, when I go to a grocery store I expect that I’m going to have an awful experience because there…

This is How I Roll: Apple cider cupcakes just in time for fall

There’s a chill in the air and sweaters are making an appearance. For most, the time has come. Pumpkin-flavored everything is upon us. Now, I’ve already had my fair share…

Festival will celebrate music of Grateful Dead

SCOTT TWP. — With summer coming to a close, it’s fair to say that many area residents are searching for one last hoorah. Mountain Sky is hoping residents of Northeastern…

Food, fun and freaks: going out to play in Coney Island

As a Pennsylvania native, I enjoy the little things that the state has to offer, but one of my favorite things about living here is that I can leave whenever…

Listen to this: One ugly moment ruins an otherwise amazing return for Eminem

Late last year, Eminem released his ninth studio album, “Revival.” And while I didn’t review the record at the time, I can sum up my thoughts on it quickly here:…

Ask Phil: Nobody has time for ghosts

Dear Phil, The guy I’ve been dating for a few months asked me out on Wednesday for a dinner date on Friday at 6 p.m. But at 4 p.m. on…

Day tripper: Jim Thorpe: Outdoor fun, dining heaven

With summer winding down, everyone tries to squeeze in those last-minute warm weather activities. Whether it’s a trip to the beach or hiking, the last few weeks of the season…

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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,”…