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Steamtown National Historic Site runs fall foliage train excursions Sept. 24-Oct. 29

Steamtown National Historic Site runs fall foliage train excursions Sept. 24-Oct. 29

From a press release: There’s a chill in the air and autumn is on its way, so what better way to view Northeastern Pennsylvania’s colorful fall foliage than from a historic train coach? The Steamtown National Historic Site in downtown Scranton is scheduling excursions through some of the most beautiful fall countryside of the nearby […]

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SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Chloe (brindle shepherd mix) and Scarlett (striped tabby kitten)

SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Chloe (brindle shepherd mix) and Scarlett (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 […]

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Celebrate Friday the 13th with Halloween film festival at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 13

Celebrate Friday the 13th with Halloween film festival at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 13

From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre has announced that its fifth annual Halloween film festival on Friday, Oct. 13 will be called “Frightday III: Friday the 13th.” This year, the Halloween film series opens with Disney’s “Descendants 2,” a 2017 animated film, and a costume parade for […]

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Lackawanna County hosts free marketing and branding workshop in Scranton on Sept. 14

Lackawanna County hosts free marketing and branding workshop in Scranton on Sept. 14

From a press release: The Lackawanna County Arts and Culture Department and the Lackawanna County Arts, Culture and Education Council will present “Telling Your Story: A Workshop About Communicating Your Brand” for free at the Electric City Trolley Museum in Scranton on Thursday, Sept. 14 from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., featuring a distinguished expert in the […]

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’80s tribute band Jessie’s Girl returns to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Dec. 29

’80s tribute band Jessie’s Girl returns to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Dec. 29

From a press release: Take your tracksuits, neon spandex, acid wash jeans, and fanny packs out of the closet – Jessie’s Girl, New York City’s ultimate ’80s tribute band, will return to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe on Friday, Dec. 29 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $22 in advance or $27 the day of […]

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Former Dio members in Last in Line return to Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Nov. 3

Former Dio members in Last in Line return to Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Nov. 3

From a press release: Last in Line, a heavy metal band formed by the original core lineup of Dio’s 1984 album “The Last in Line,” will return to the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Friday, Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $23 in advance or $27 the day of the show, are on […]

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Railroad Earth jam on Thanksgiving weekend at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg Nov. 24-25

Railroad Earth jam on Thanksgiving weekend at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg Nov. 24-25

From a press release: Soon after playing on the Sherman Summer Stage at the Pocono Mountain Carnival Grounds, it was announced that New Jersey roots and Americana-based jam band Railroad Earth will return to the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg to celebrate Thanksgiving weekend on Friday, Nov. 24 and Saturday, Nov. 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets, […]

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Breakout country music star Kane Brown sings at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Nov. 18

From a press release: It has been announced that young, chart-topping country singer/songwriter Kane Brown will perform at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $23.50-$99, go on sale this Friday, Sept. 8 and will be available through the Sherman Theater box office (524 Main St., Stroudsburg), […]

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Grocery delivery service app Instacart expands into NEPA starting Sept. 12

Grocery delivery service app Instacart expands into NEPA starting Sept. 12

From a press release: If you hate grocery shopping or have just become too busy (or lazy) to go out and shop, Instacart has a quick and easy solution. The national service/app is launching in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area next week to do all your grocery shopping for you. Plus, they’re planning to bring on over […]

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Scranton and Clarks Summit Krispy Kremes offering pumpkin spice glazed doughnuts for one day only, Sept. 8

Scranton and Clarks Summit Krispy Kremes offering pumpkin spice glazed doughnuts for one day only, Sept. 8

From a press release: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is ushering in autumn with the return of its popular pumpkin spice original glazed doughnut for one day only – this Friday, Sept. 8. Guests can enjoy the seasonal transformation of the classic original glazed doughnut at participating shops across the United States, including stores in Scranton and […]