LIVING YOUR TRUTH: Keep your post-election safety pins – we need action now against bigotry
The past few days have been extremely difficult for me. My feelings come in waves, and they revolve between anger, depression, fear, and despair. I literally quaked in fear on Tuesday evening as I sobbed and had to have a friend drive me home. I did not sleep for at least 24 hours and, when […]
The winners of the 2016 Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce SAGE Awards are…
From a press release: The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the 2016 SAGE Awards, the Scranton Awards for Growth and Excellence that honor outstanding local businesses for their talent, creativity, and innovation. The winner of each award category was publicly announced at the Chamber Gala on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at […]
SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Benji (Rhodesian ridgeback boxer mix) and Amber (striped tabby kitten)
Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge teams up with NEPA Scene every week for Shelter Sunday, a post that features dogs, cats, and occasionally some surprises up for adoption in the hopes of finding them a loving home. Blue Chip Farm (974 Lockville Rd., Dallas) is a no-kill shelter, a place where no animal is too […]
PUTTING IN WORK: Video production and small business marketing with TwentyFiveEight Studios
In the second episode of my “Cory Talks” series, I sat down with Rich Howells, the founder and editor of this very website, NEPA Scene, to discuss building a digital publication from the ground up. In today’s episode, my guest is Mark Dennebaum, president and owner of TwentyFiveEight Studios in Scranton, where my own office […]
SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Rojo (cattle dog mix) and Sara (tabby kitten)
Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge teams up with NEPA Scene every week for Shelter Sunday, a post that features dogs, cats, and occasionally some surprises up for adoption in the hopes of finding them a loving home. Blue Chip Farm (974 Lockville Rd., Dallas) is a no-kill shelter, a place where no animal is too […]
Leadership Lackawanna will help AfA Gallery rebrand, among other Scranton projects in 2016-17
From a press release: The Leadership Lackawanna Core Program Class of 2016-2017 will complete three service projects in Scranton this year. As part of the 10-month curriculum, participants collaborate with local nonprofit organizations to complete various projects. In doing so, it helps enhance participant leadership skills and fosters teamwork. These projects impact the community, address […]
American Advertising Federation holds competition like ‘Chopped’ for nonprofits in Wilkes-Barre Nov. 21
From a press release: This November, the American Advertising Federation of NEPA is giving back in a big way. AAF NEPA is sending out a call for nonprofit applications for its inaugural Cropped 2016 fundraising event, to be held at the THINK Center in downtown Wilkes-Barre on Monday, Nov. 21, where a local nonprofit organization […]
SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Freckles (senior springer spaniel) and Logan (striped tabby kitten)
Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge teams up with NEPA Scene every week for Shelter Sunday, a post that features dogs, cats, and occasionally some surprises up for adoption in the hopes of finding them a loving home. Blue Chip Farm (974 Lockville Rd., Dallas) is a no-kill shelter, a place where no animal is too […]
Micro Wrestling Federation brings midget wresting to Leonard Theater in Scranton on Dec. 16
From a press release: All the fun and excitement of wrestling will come in a much smaller package when the Micro Wrestling Federation brings their live show to The Leonard Theater in downtown Scranton on Friday, Dec. 16. The event is 18+, and advance tickets are $15. Doors at The Leonard (335 Adams Ave., Scranton) […]
Wilkes-Barre prepares holiday promotions and festivities for Small Business Saturday on Nov. 26
From a press release: This year’s Small Business Saturday in Wilkes-Barre is scheduled for Nov. 26, and the preparation has already begun for small businesses throughout downtown and Greater Wilkes-Barre. Many local retailers will participate in the seventh annual Small Business Saturday promotion, organized by the Downtown Wilkes-Barre Business Association, the Diamond City Partnership, and […]
