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Planning a trip to Europe? Don’t skip Lyon, the birthplace of fine French food

Lyon is a popular destination in France for travelers seeking a taste of authentic French food. It is considered the capital of gastronomy in France. It’s also the third-largest city in France. If you are planning a trip to Europe anytime, you can’t skip Lyon, the birthplace of the finest French food.

‘Scream 7’ well worth screaming for

It is hard to believe that it has been 30 years since audiences were first introduced to the lively teens of Woodsboro and the mad slasher Ghostface. A franchise that has become a touchstone cultural phenomenon has now reached its 7th installment.

Test Kitchen: A terrific twist on tomato pizza: Phyllo dough

While I’m not quite yet a phyllo fanatic, I’ve gotten comfortable with it, thanks in part to a penchant for thawing too much of it for any given recipe. When I recently made the creamy chicken spanakopita to use leftover chicken, I thawed a full box of dough, which said it contained “approximately 36 sheets.” Yet I only used 10 (two more than that recipe called for).

Everhart Museum welcomes author Kirsten Kaschock

On Thursday, March 19, at 5 p.m., the Everhart Museum will welcome Pew Fellow and award-winning poet and author Kirsten Kaschock for a free author talk about her new novel “An Impossibility of Crows.”

Fiddlers, harpist will perform in Celtic & Bluegrass Sky concert

The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic will continue its 2025-2026 season this March with concerts that herald St. Patrick’s Day, highlight the festive energy of cherished folk traditions, and explore bold reinventions of classical repertoire. Tickets are available at NEPAPHIL.org or by calling the Philharmonic Box Office at (570) 270-4444.

Dark com-drama ‘If I Had Legs’ might induce a headache

“Everything is under control.” That is the tagline from the new A24 film “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” but as you view the movie, you quickly come to find out that nothing actually is.

Mountain Top Historical Society installs officers

At the February meeting of the Mountain Top Historical Society held at the Ice House Pub in Mountain Top, Luzerne County Judge Richard Hughes presided over the installation of officers and newly appointed trustees. Judge Hughes has been a longtime member of the MTHS.

Ethan Patrick McGlynn

Ethan Patrick McGlynn, son of Patrick and Jill McGlynn, Plains, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, Feb. 20. Ethan is the grandson of Mrs. Mary Jean Houseknecht and the late Mr. Don Houseknecht, Plains, and Mr. & Mrs. Patrick McGlynn, Sr., Plains. Ethan has a sister, Delaney, 5.

Movie Meow: It would be a crime to miss ‘Crime 101’

​Set against the sun-bleached streets of a crime-ridden Los Angeles, “Crime 101” follows a likable, elusive thief named Davis, played by Hemsworth (“Thor”), a once adopted orphan who has until now mystified police with his talents on and off the 101 freeway.

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