Added on 03/18/2022
NEPA Scene Staff
art exhibit , photography , school , Scranton

From a press release: As things open up again after two long years, the arts are growing and thriving with students at West Scranton High School. Under the direction of art educator Ryan Hnat, students from his photography classes have created immersive art installations that patrons can walk through and interact with. These “Instagramable” and […]
Added on 10/15/2021
Jason Riedmiller
Beautiful People of NEPA , comic books , convention , New York , photography

After a strange year, it was an even stranger New York Comic Con on Oct. 7-10. Strange isn’t always a bad thing, though – I myself am strange and unusual. The Jacob K. Javits Center in Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan wasn’t as crowded this time due to COVID-19 restrictions, so it was simultaneously weird and delightful […]
Added on 09/21/2021
NEPA Scene Staff
business , Christmas , contest , food , Lackawanna County , photography , restaurant , Scranton , Scranton Chamber

From a press release: This holiday season, Lackawanna County and the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce are asking foodies and everyday restaurant patrons to “Eat, Drink, and Be Merry” at their favorite public places. From Nov. 25 through Jan. 1, they will encourage residents to take photos of their favorite food or drink at a […]
Added on 08/31/2021
Jason Riedmiller
baseball , Moosic , photography , PNC Field , RailRiders , Scranton , sports , Wilkes-Barre

Nine pitches, nine strikes, three outs… the immaculate inning. On April 18, 1964, Sandy Koufax threw his third perfect inning, the most by any pitcher. That is until Aug. 26, 2021 when Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale took the mound against the Minnesota Twins to record his third immaculate inning, tying the Hall of […]
Added on 08/18/2021
Jason Riedmiller
baseball , New York , photography , Pittsburgh , RailRiders , Scranton , sports , Wilkes-Barre

Ahoy, matey! Since being traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates and promoted to the Majors, former Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders offensive standout Hoy Jun Park has continued to produce results, as seen here at PNC Park last weekend. The lefty is hitting .235 in 51 at bats with one home run, five RBIs, and four runs on 12 […]
Added on 07/26/2021
Jason Riedmiller
baseball , Moosic , New York , photography , Pittsburgh , PNC Field , RailRiders , Scranton , sports , Wilkes-Barre

Earlier today, the New York Yankees announced that Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders fan favorite Hoy Jun Park and fellow infielder Diego Castillo were traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates for 28-year-old reliever Clay Holmes and his 5.57 career ERA. This was a great trade! …for the Pirates. Catcher Rob Brantly was sent back to Scranton to make room […]
Added on 07/11/2021
Jason Riedmiller
baseball , Moosic , New York , photography , PNC Field , RailRiders , Scranton , sports , Wilkes-Barre

Despite plenty of offense and a return to form for top pitching prospect Deivi Garcia, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders lost three of their last four games to the Syracuse Mets in extra innings, including today’s 9-8 defeat at PNC Field in Moosic. The RailRiders split this home series three games to three but also lost a […]
Added on 06/19/2021
Jason Riedmiller
baseball , Moosic , New York , photography , PNC Field , RailRiders , Scranton , sports , Wilkes-Barre

It was opening night for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders’ alter ego “Vejigantes” at PNC Field in Moosic on Thursday, June 17. Taking the name from a character in Puerto Rican folklore, the team played the game in these colorful uniforms as part “Copa de la Diversión” or “Fun Cup,” a “season-long event series specifically designed to […]
Added on 06/07/2021
Jason Riedmiller
baseball , Moosic , New York , photography , PNC Field , RailRiders , Scranton , sports , Wilkes-Barre

Today, Hoy Jun Park was named the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders’ Player of the Week for the second consecutive week. Catch him at PNC Field while you still can. Here are some photos of him taken on May 27 when the team won against the Buffalo Bisons. Congrats, Hoy!
Added on 05/15/2021
Jason Riedmiller
baseball , Lehigh Valley , Moosic , photography , PNC Field , Scranton , sports , Wilkes-Barre

The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders fell 5-4 to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs at PNC Field today. Chris Gittens gave it his all with a two-run home run in the fifth inning. Here he is on May 11 swinging for the fences. The Yankees are definitely watching this guy!