Lackawanna County lighting Courthouse Christmas tree with carols and hot chocolate on Dec. 1
From a press release: The official lighting of the Lackawanna County Christmas tree will be held on Thursday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. at the flag plaza on North Washington Avenue on Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton. The festive event will offer refreshments, carols, and a lot of holiday fun. According to the Lackawanna County […]
Bonfire at the Iron Furnaces turns into week-long series of events in Scranton Oct. 7-15
From a press release: Fall in Lackawanna County is a beautiful time of year. To celebrate the season and the growing number of attractions, events, restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and boutique shopping in Scranton and Lackawanna County, the Lackawanna County Arts and Culture Department is partnering with the annual Bonfire at the Iron Furnaces to […]
LIVING YOUR TRUTH: Lackawanna County Commissioner Laureen A. Cummings needs to be held accountable for bigoted comments
In the past few weeks, I’ve been closely watching the Facebook profile of one Laureen A. Cummings, a woman I’ve never met and never knew existed before. I was alerted to her presence by someone who took issue with her use of derogatory and disgusting words to allegedly describe people like me – the transgender […]
Lackawanna County puts out call to artists for 2016 Art in the Park children’s events
From a press release: Lackawanna County is seeking visual and performing artists who enjoy working with children ages 4-12 to be a part of the Art in the Park program this summer. The program takes place outside under a pavilion and/or tent. Each visual artist will have his or her own picnic table. Performing artists […]
2016 Lackawanna County Arts & Culture Grant recipients announced at Scranton Cultural Center
From a press release: Lackawanna County Commissioners Patrick M. O’Malley, Jerry Notarianni, and Laureen A. Cummings have announced the arts and culture organizations and individuals who have received grant support for their various community projects, events, and activities this year. Financial assistance was awarded in two forms: program stream grants and community project grants. The […]
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 […]
Lackawanna County Courthouse featured in documentary on the Pennsylvania Cable Network on Aug. 20
From a press release: Residents of Lackawanna County will get a fascinating glimpse of the beauty and history of the County Courthouse in downtown Scranton through an upcoming documentary on the Pennsylvania Cable Network, found on local Comcast cable channel 186. As part of the “Pennsylvania’s Historic Courthouses” series, a documentary detailing the architectural and […]
‘Annie,’ ‘Big Hero 6,’ ‘Muppets Most Wanted,’ and ‘The Incredibles’ screening for free in downtown Scranton
From a press release: Scranton Tomorrow has announced that Lackawanna County will be a presenting sponsor for the fifth annual “Drive in Downtown” free outdoor summer movie series on Lackawanna County Courthouse Square. Held on the 200 block of North Washington Avenue, the series kicks off tonight, July 16, with “Annie.” Drive in Downtown will […]
Free workshop for artists on protecting intellectual property offered in Scranton on April 29
From a press release: The creative ideas, music, literature, or other materials an artist or organization formulates in thought or design are very valuable and need to be protected because they just might lead to the next bestseller, great innovation, or world-renowned performance. Valuable information on safeguarding one’s work, concepts, or discoveries will be offered […]
Paul Sorvino delivers copies of ‘The Trouble with Cali’ to Lackawanna County, public showing planned
From a press release: Finally, the taxpayers of Lackawanna County have their movie – “The Trouble with Cali.” Three Blu-ray discs were delivered to the county commissioners’ office this morning from actor and director Paul Sorvino. The arrival of the package from West Hollywood, California brings to a close a 10-year journey to secure the […]
