WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley signing autographs and appearing at PPW event in Hazleton on Sept. 19
From a press release: It’s going to be a “nice day” in Hazleton when Pennsylvania Premiere Wrestling brings legendary professional wrestler, turned multi-time best-selling author, turned stand-up comic/spoken word performer Mick Foley to town. The WWE Hall of Famer will be signing autographs and running the show at PPW Hard Knocks at Holy Family Academy […]
BEHIND THE BLOCK: That time I was called a racist…
Once upon an auction, I was accused of being a racist. It happened before the sale when people were arriving and registering. I was approached by my cashier, who explained that there was a woman at the front desk who wanted to sign up for a bidding number but didn’t have the necessary identification, so […]
Scranton singer loses wedding ring, but Montage Waterpark saves the day
On Mondays, who doesn’t want to hear a positive story to pick them up? A few weeks ago, the founders of Summersteps Records, Eric Schlittler and Cassie Rose Kobeski, brightened our day with a little anecdote that we felt was worth sharing, especially since people seem quick to criticize Montage lately. The married couple was […]
SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Eddie (black Lab mix) and Butter Cream and Butter Rum (orange 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 […]
LIVING YOUR TRUTH: Another transgender woman has been murdered, so what will we do about it?
Monday evening, a little after we had just finished recording Episode 36 of the NEPA Scene Podcast, I left the studio to head home. The humid air outside TwentyFiveEight Studios clung to me like a warm, wet sweater. It was about 12 a.m. when I took notice of my surroundings and how eerily quiet and […]
STRENGTH & FOCUS: Home Yoga & Barre celebrates grand opening in West Pittston, talks fitness and karma
Greetings, and thanks for reading this week’s edition of Strength & Focus. During my college years, I heard a few professors reference NEPA as “the armpit of America,” and I’m sure you’ve heard that frequent complaint: “There’s nothing to do in NEPA.” Perhaps you’ve even heard that certain streets maintain records for the abundance of […]
SHELTER SUNDAY: Meet Calvin (pit bull mix) and Ringo (orange 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 […]
Railfest 2015 rolls into Steamtown National Historic Site Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5-6
From a press release: The Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton plans to host Railfest 2015 at the park on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5-6, of Labor Day weekend. The National Park Service site works with numerous partners to present this annual end-of-summer event, which is a celebration of railroading that features visiting railroad equipment […]
BEHIND THE BLOCK: Vintage advertising is worth more than you may think
One of my favorite genres of merchandise to offer at auction is vintage advertising. Nothing better illustrates the zeitgeist of bygone eras than the ballyhoo used to captivate consumers. Unfortunately, too much vintage advertising gets condemned to landfills and scrapyards. Indeed, many who discover it in estates they’ve inherited disregard its market potential. Perhaps the […]
