Wilkes University rescinds honorary degree awarded to Bill Cosby in 2004
Joining many other universities across the country, Wilkes University has rescinded its honorary degree granted to Bill Cosby back in 2004. University trustees voted unanimously on Oct. 2 to revoke Cosby’s honorary doctorate of humane letters, according to the Associated Press. Over 50 women have come forward in the past year and accused the once […]
SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Aspen (Pomeranian) and Annie and Allie (tabby kittens)
Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge teams up with NEPA Scene every week for Shelter Sunday, a post that features one dog, one cat, 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 […]
VIDEOS: Watch interviews with various Scranton Fringe Fest performers, directors, and more
We’ve published many posts on the Scranton Fringe Festival over the last few weeks, but maybe you’re looking for even more details before you decide which of the over 40 productions you’ll see across 12 venues from Oct. 1-4. Local director and cinematographer Lindsay Barrasse of Voyager Video has you covered! She shot a series […]
Boo Bash party and costume contest returns to Mohegan Sun Casino on Oct. 30
From a press release: The Boo Bash is back to haunt Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre! Celebrate Halloween on Friday, Oct. 30 with live music, a costume contest with cash prizes, spooktacular cocktails, and more from 7 p.m.-midnight in the Keystone Grand Ballroom. Grab your masks, superhero tights, or angel wings and enter […]
SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Greyson and Revlon (pit bull puppy and hound mix) and Bella (gray tabby kitten)
Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge teams up with NEPA Scene every week for Shelter Sunday, a post that features one dog, one cat, 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 […]
LIVING YOUR TRUTH: The hopeful and heartbreaking lessons of the TransPride Pittsburgh conference
Going home has always been bittersweet. My family moved from Pittsburgh to Hazleton in 1990, and I was never happy about it. So much has changed that it’s sometimes hard to look back and remember. As such, my family often returns to the area to visit old friends and enjoy some of the many things […]
Electric City 500 looking to log 500 miles in 4 hours with NEPA cyclists on Oct. 2
From a press release: Bicycle enthusiasts are invited to ride together to log 500 miles in downtown Scranton during First Friday in October as part of the Electric City 500. Members of the Anthracite Bicycle Coalition and their partners announced plans for the special event to encourage bicycle riding and safety in the greater Scranton […]
STRENGTH & FOCUS: 5 tips to overcome overwhelm
Wow! The last few weeks have been a powerful and extremely productive experience. My colleague Larunce Pipkin flew in from Austin, Texas to hang out in Northeastern Pennsylvania for a few great events. We were both featured presenters at the NEPA Yoga Festival, which was hosted by Nearme Yoga and took place on Saturday, Sept. […]
SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Jersey (blonde Chihuahua) and Hope (tabby kitten)
Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge teams up with NEPA Scene every week for Shelter Sunday, a post that features one dog, one cat, 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 […]
