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Second annual LGBTQ picnic held in Kirby Park

Pittston Tomato Festival: 35th annual event gets underway Thursday, Aug. 16

Backlash follows the addition of popular film Oscar category

The Quebe Sisters to bring talents to Jazz Cafe

A second life: Yankees’ Bernie Williams finds musical success after baseball

Inaugural Inclusion Festival to offer sensory-friendly experience in Jermyn

Peach Festival returns to Scranton with Gov’t Mule, Dickey Betts, more

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Second annual LGBTQ picnic held in Kirby Park

Pittston Tomato Festival: 35th annual event gets underway Thursday, Aug. 16

Backlash follows the addition of popular film Oscar category

The Quebe Sisters to bring talents to Jazz Cafe

A second life: Yankees’ Bernie Williams finds musical success after baseball

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