SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Aries (Rhodesian ridgeback mix) and Ben (bicolor 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 […]
LEGOLAND Discovery Center coming to Plymouth Meeting Mall near Philadelphia in 2017

From a press release: LEGOLAND Discovery Centers, unique indoor attractions based on the popular LEGO brick, will begin construction next summer on LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia at Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust’s Plymouth Meeting Mall. The 33,000 square foot attraction will be a premier destination for adults and children when it opens at the center […]
SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Ozzie (Australian cattle dog) and Emma (calico cat)

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 […]
Genealogist, author, and ‘Genealogy Roadshow’ host Mary Tedesco speaks at WVIA in Pittston on Dec. 20

From a press release: WVIA Public Media will present a special presentation by Mary M. Tedesco, a professional genealogist, author, and co-host of PBS’ hit show, “Genealogy Roadshow,” on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. at the WVIA Public Media Studios in Pittston. Seating in the Sordoni High Definition Theater (100 WVIA Way, Pittston) is […]
STRENGTH & FOCUS: The art and healing of expression – why you should create every day

Human beings are incredibly fascinating. We constantly absorb and process information, tap into our minds to recall past experiences, and piece together bits and pieces of thought and emotion all over the span of mere seconds. However, the most fascinating quality about humans, I find, is our innate ability to create, to formulate something from […]
SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet China (Lab/Schnauzer mix) and Cookie (bicolor cat)

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 […]
Lackawanna County will light Courthouse tree in Scranton on Dec. 4 with carols and refreshments

From a press release: The official lighting of the Lackawanna County Christmas tree will be held on Friday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. at the flag plaza in front of the County Courthouse on North Washington Avenue in downtown Scranton. The festive event will offer refreshments, carols, and a lot of holiday fun. According to […]
STRENGTH & FOCUS: 7 tips for customer service pros this holiday season

Last year around this time, I offered “7 tips for an enjoyable holiday shopping experience” to add some Strength & Focus to, what should be, the happiest time of the year. Although I have never, and probably will never, ever go out holiday shopping on Thanksgiving night, Black Friday, or any other day associated with […]
SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Guinness (Chihuahua/dachshund mix) and Harry (tabby cat)

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 […]