Knowledge is Power The Lackawanna Historical Society presents “You Live Here You Should Know This!” A Local History Game Show By Tom Graham Who doesn’t love breaking a mental sweat and answering some brain- busting questions about the promised land formerly known as Slocum Hollow? Did you know Scranton had the first successful operating electrified trolley...

Diamond City assembles weekend of dance Spring is known for its dance school recitals, but we’ll see more than just the usual graduation showcase this weekend in Wilkes-Barre. Fifteen different dance companies based in towns throughout The 570 will perform at the sixth annual Pirouettes in the Park dance festival in Kirby Park in Kingston on...

Bookmarks LITERARY MUSINGS, AND NEWS YOU CAN USE, WITH AMYE ARCHER   A Literary Gem in Our Own Backyard In recent years, the Osterhout Free Library, located on South Franklin St. in Wilkes-Barre, has undergone a resurgence in community outreach, peppering the literary landscape with numerous workshops and readings, thanks, in part, to one woman: Rachael...

Local Spin Celebrate Record Store Day in The 570 There’s nothing in the world that compares to the warm sound of vinyl pushing its way through the air to reach the awaiting ears of a music lover. Though we live in a society chock full of compressed music, instant downloads and computer speaker symphonies, there are still many purists out there who prefer to...

Name: Jessica Karmon Why I like bartending: I love working as a bartender because I meet a lot of great and interesting people! Talking to them and listening to all of their entertaining stories makes my job fun and enjoyable. Bar: Outsiders, Wilkes-Barre Favorite drink: Fruit punch: 3 olives, Sloe gin, pineapple juice, shaken, served with cherry in a pint...

‘The Wonderful Story of Planters Peanuts’ New exhibit at Luzerne County Historical Society tells delicious, inspirational story You just can’t help but smile when you see Mr. Peanut. We see images of the iconic character who represents Planters Peanuts with distinguished style and good taste (pun intended) everywhere – from the company’s unmistakable,...

Harlem Globetrotters at Mohegan Sun Arena The Harlem Globetrotters need to have exceptional skills on the basketball court, and they must be well-rounded athletes who enjoy meeting people from around the world. As the famous basketball stars prepare to bring their 2012 World Tour to Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre on Friday night, we caught up...

Always good to see him … Whether he’s racing to a house fire, assisting someone suffering from cardiac arrest or responding to a “kittens in the drain pipe” call, Christopher Mooney is always ready to help. A staff member of the Kingston/Forty-Fort Fire Department, we caught up with Mooney at the station to talk about the 2012 Fight For Air Climb...

‘Detroit Forsaken’ photographs artifacts of ‘beauty, time, and consequences’ Once the fourth largest country in the United States, Detroit, Mich., boasted a population of close to two million in the 1950s. According to the last census report, the city saw a decline in population of 25 percent. Entire city blocks and large chunks of neighborhoods have...

Wilkes-Barre hosts 32nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade As the old Irish saying goes, “Dance as if no one’s watching, sing as if no one’s listening, and live every day as if it were your last.” With this festive spirit in mind, you’ll want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in downtown Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, March 11. The 32nd annual Wilkes-Barre St....