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Wilkes-Barre metal trio The Virgos sign to record label as ‘Pennsylvania’s heaviest band’

Wilkes-Barre metal trio The Virgos sign to record label as ‘Pennsylvania’s heaviest band’

From a press release: Declaring themselves “the heaviest band in Pennsylvania,” The Virgos are ushering in a new age of “true heavy metal.” In 2017,…

Scranton Skalidays picks up bigger lineup and venue for 4th annual festival on Dec. 20

To most people, the holidays mean Christmas trees, Santa Claus, snow, manger scenes, and other traditional symbols of the season. To Ray Meoni, it means…

Scranton indie rockers Tigers Jaw announce 2026 album, release single ‘Head Is Like a Sinking Stone’

From a press release: Today, Tigers Jaw released their first new music in over four years – a song titled “Head Is Like a Sinking…

Now a full band, Glitterer (Ned Russin of Title Fight) returns to Wilkes-Barre for free album release show on Nov. 20

From a press release: Glitterer, the Washington, D.C., post-hardcore band with roots in Northeastern Pennsylvania, has a new record, its fourth full-length album. It’s called…

VIDEO PREMIERE: Wilkes-Barre acoustic emo duo In a Perfect Sky eases into ‘Lazy for You’

Once a heart is broken, it’s natural to be wary when a new love interest comes along, though some cautious optimism goes a long way.…

EXCLUSIVE: 2025 Steamtown Music Awards winners announced in Scranton

EXCLUSIVE: 2025 Steamtown Music Awards winners announced in Scranton

On Thursday, Sept. 11, the 12th annual Steamtown Music Awards gathered hundreds of musicians from…

The complete guide to the 2025 Electric City Music Conference in Scranton

The complete guide to the 2025 Electric City Music Conference in Scranton

Celebrating the talent and community of the local music scene, the 12th annual Electric City…

Electric City Music Conference unveils full 2025 lineup and weekend schedule in Scranton

Electric City Music Conference unveils full 2025 lineup and weekend schedule in Scranton

The Electric City Music Conference has officially announced the full schedule for its 12th annual…

2025 Electric City Music Conference announces free music industry panels in Scranton on Sept. 12-13

2025 Electric City Music Conference announces free music industry panels in Scranton on Sept. 12-13

The 12th annual Electric City Music Conference has announced the full schedule of its free…

New Wilkes-Barre venue Keystone Arts Center launches with Harvest Groove Festival on Sept. 13

New Wilkes-Barre venue Keystone Arts Center launches with Harvest Groove Festival on Sept. 13

From a press release: A new hub for live music, art, stand-up comedy, DJs, dance…

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Horror convention Creature Feature Weekend terrorizes Hilton Scranton for first time on Nov. 7-9

Horror convention Creature Feature Weekend terrorizes Hilton Scranton for first time on Nov. 7-9

Halloween may be over, but the monsters it beckons from the shadows are still lurking about. Some of them are staying…

PHOTOS: 2024 New York Comic Con at Javits Center, 10/17-20/24

PHOTOS: 2024 New York Comic Con at Javits Center, 10/17-20/24

New York Comic Con hosted over 200,000 attendees on Thursday, Oct. 17 through Sunday, Oct. 20. Pop culture fans were treated…

PHOTOS/VIDEO: Fan Expo Philadelphia on Star Wars Day, 05/04/24

PHOTOS/VIDEO: Fan Expo Philadelphia on Star Wars Day, 05/04/24

The power of the Force was on full display as thousands of fans spent “Star Wars Day,” May the 4th, in…

PHOTOS/VIDEO: Fan Expo Philadelphia – Hayden Christensen, Vincent D’Onofrio, and more, 06/03/23

PHOTOS/VIDEO: Fan Expo Philadelphia – Hayden Christensen, Vincent D’Onofrio, and more, 06/03/23

Following many years as Wizard World, the long-running pop culture convention relaunched as Fan Expo Philadelphia in 2022. Its second year…

PHOTOS: 2022 New York Comic Con at Javits Center, 10/06-08/22

PHOTOS: 2022 New York Comic Con at Javits Center, 10/06-08/22

Geek culture invaded New York City once again on the weekend of Oct. 6-9, and locals who see it all just…

After 35 years, animated ‘G.I. Joe: The Movie’ receives theatrical release in NEPA on June 23-25

After 35 years, animated ‘G.I. Joe: The Movie’ receives theatrical release in NEPA on June 23-25

From a press release: Fathom Events and Hasbro are bringing the classic 1987 action/adventure animated film “G.I. Joe: The Movie” to…

Wrestlers face off in live ‘Electric City Showdown’ at Marketplace at Steamtown in Scranton on May 14

Wrestlers face off in live ‘Electric City Showdown’ at Marketplace at Steamtown in Scranton on May 14

From a press release: This week, High Tension Wrestling announced that it will present a live professional wrestling event, dubbed the…

First-ever ‘Scranton Showdown’ pits Lackawanna College against Marywood in esports competition on April 23

First-ever ‘Scranton Showdown’ pits Lackawanna College against Marywood in esports competition on April 23

From a press release: Today, the Lackawanna College eSports Department, in partnership with Marywood University eSports, announced the creation of the Scranton Showdown, a one-day live esports competition featuring both…

WWE SmackDown returns to Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on May 13

WWE SmackDown returns to Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on May 13

From a press release: It was announced today that WWE and the Superstars of “Friday Night SmackDown” will return to Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township on…

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders don custom jerseys, including Marvel uniforms, during 2022 season

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders don custom jerseys, including Marvel uniforms, during 2022 season

From a press release: As the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders prepare for the 2022 season, the team has unveiled its custom jersey nights slated for the upcoming schedule. The season begins on…

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Horror convention Creature Feature Weekend terrorizes Hilton Scranton for first time on Nov. 7-9

Horror convention Creature Feature Weekend terrorizes Hilton Scranton for first time on Nov. 7-9

Halloween may be over, but the monsters it beckons from the shadows are still lurking about. Some of them are staying at the Hilton Scranton…

Urkel actor Jaleel White will meet fans at RailRiders baseball game in Moosic on Aug. 2

PHOTOS: 2024 New York Comic Con at Javits Center, 10/17-20/24

‘SNL’ comedian Pete Davidson returns to F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 12

Comedian Howie Mandel performs at Mohegan Pa. in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 18

Comedian Nick Swardson comes to Scranton Cultural Center on Nov. 23

Lackawanna County Commissioners form film commission, offer tax credit to filmmakers

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