Dr. Richard Grossman and Darcie Schaffer are a lot like the Marines. The two are just looking for a few good people to volunteer to help out with a good cause. OK, the duo is […]
If you were one of those who could not post to Facebook or Instagram Wednesday and felt uneasy or a experienced FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out), congratulations! You may have experienced a relatively new affliction […]
We treat our state Legislature like a punching bag in this space on occasion due to a variety of what we believe are well-justified reasons. Today, though, we are going to applaud one chamber (the […]
Local contractor Jim Casey told staff writer Jen Learn-Andes that he’s just “following his heart.” And we are one lucky community to have someone like Casey in it doing just that. In case you missed […]
So you think you’re smarter than an eighth-grader? Define this: Absquatulate. Need a hint? It’s something a Sasquatch apparently does when spotted by a human with a camera, thus creating the endless supply of blurry […]
Say what you will about labor unions, good or bad. Blast or praise teacher unions in particular as you see fit. But it is hard to offer anything but praise to the National Education Association’s […]
Diamonds to restaurateur Rob Friedman and operations manager Sheila Humphrey for re-opening the Le Manhattan Bistro in Wilkes-Barre. The restaurant hasn’t had the smoothest of histories, but has been a welcome addition to area’s fine […]
U.S. Sen. Robert Casey (D-Scranton) and 10 other federal legislators from Pennsylvania, including Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-Moosic) took the right approach in questioning President Donald Trump’s emergency declaration to fund border wall construction. In a […]
Seriously, this is so obvious it can be frustrating when it seems necessary to point it out: If you are a politician or hold a position of public trust, you shouldn’t accept gifts or freebies […]
So someone comes to you and says, “Hey, we’re going to increase your taxes automatically without you having any say, and that’s a good thing, believe me.” Your response is probably not going to be […]
• Diamonds to local residents who are participating in the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, which started Friday. The annual, 46-hour event is the premier money-raising effort for the Four Diamonds at Penn State Children’s […]
You may have missed it, what with a “polar vortex” bringing sub-zero temperatures at night and single digits by day, and another Patriot Bowl — er, Super Bowl — crowding the headlines this week, but […]
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