Music & Mountain Sky … “The beauty of it is that people believe in Mountain Sky,” said Michael Ragu Rogowski, a member of a group of hard working visionaries looking to give music lovers and nature enthusiasts a place to spend some time this summer. Mountain Sky is situated on 117 acres of historic land at “The Beginning of The Endless...

ROAR through May … Julianne O’Malley Philipp comes from a family of athletes who are all familiar with participating in countless races throughout the area. This year, they’re experiencing the joy of a community race from behind the scenes as they plan the first Ryan O’Malley 5K Run/Walk. The ROAR Committee, along with The University of Scranton,...

The Anatomy of Dance… Jennifer Lynn Cadden jokes that you can tell what kind of day it will be by the way the pointe shoes feel going on. And she should know. She began studying dance when she was just three years old at the Ballet Theatre of Scranton. A native of Scranton, Cadden is a professional dancer who now lives in Manhattan where she offers dance...

Life at the Theater … The theater is a home away from home for Lori Colacito and her family. At KISS Theatre Company in Wilkes-Barre, you’re likely to find her wearing a number of hats — from directing to acting to being a KISS mom. Her son, Will, has been in 19 productions. Her daughter, Katie, has been in 15 productions, and you’ll be sure to see...

One glass at a time … Susquehanna Brewing Company (SBC) sold its first half of beer on May 22, 2012, but the company’s founders aren’t new to the industry; quite the contrary. They’re sixth-generation brewers who have a love for brewing fine beer and playing an active role in the regions they serve. Founded by Ed Maier (who is the great-grandson of...

History is her hobby … If Jennifer Ochman looks familiar to you, it’s probably because you’ve watched her participate in the annual tour of the Dunmore Cemetery with the Dearly Departed Players, danced with her at the Lackawanna Historical Society’s Grand Civil War Ball, an event for which she volunteers, or enjoyed tea with her in costume at the...

Lights, Camera, Learning Tim Calpin is a screenwriter and producer whose credits include Comedy Central’s South Park and the indie feature Assassination Of A High School President. He grew up in the Green Ridge section of Scranton and studied film and T.V. production at Syracuse University. His career has taken him to New York City and Los Angeles, Calif.,...

The art of volunteering … Alysia Scazafabo loves frolicking in The 570 so much, she claims she still has some coal stuck in her knee from playing around the mines as a little girl. The Scranton native is not only the Community Outreach Coordinator and Public Relations Analyst for Penn Foster, she’s involved in many local organizations looking to make...

Good Morning Glory … Katie Trott and Chelsea Collins, owners of Morning Glory Café, 326 Spruce Street, Scranton, have endlessly worked on their first business venture since its inception last summer and recently celebrated their grand opening earlier this month. The downtown café specializes in organic coffee, espresso, lunch fare and baked goods while...

Starting a new tradition … When Erin Rebo Pikul organized the area’s first Renal Race last year, she never expected the outpouring of support the race would receive. Five hundred people turned out to the event, which raised $20,000 for the Kidney Cancer Association. Equally important to Pikul, the race raised awareness of a disease that we hear little...