Peach Music Festival will return to Montage Mountain in Scranton July 19-22, new aftermovie released
Despite rumors that the Peach Music Festival may not return in 2018 or could relocate elsewhere, it was announced today that the annual gathering started by The Allman Brothers Band will return to The Pavilion at Montage Mountain and Montage Mountain Waterpark in Scranton on Thursday, July 19 through Sunday, July 22. Early Bird Passes, […]
First medical marijuana facility in Scranton approved by state to begin production
From press releases: Governor Tom Wolf’s administration announced today that Pennsylvania Medical Solutions, a subsidiary of Vireo Health, has been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Health to begin medical marijuana production in Scranton in the city’s first medical marijuana facility. “We thank Governor Wolf and his administration for providing us with the opportunity to […]
‘Brain Candy’ tour with Adam Savage and Vsauce creator canceled, including Scranton Cultural Center stop
From a press release: Due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts, the one-of-a-kind stage show “Brain Candy Live!” starring Adam Savage, editor-in-chief of tested.com and former co-host of the Emmy-nominated Discovery series “MythBusters,” and Michael Stevens, creator of award-winning YouTube channel Vsauce, has canceled its 2018 North American tour, including its scheduled stop at the Weinberg Theater […]
Tunkhannock party rock band LondonForce plays final show at V-Spot in Scranton on Dec. 16
Just a few days before their Saturday night show at The V-Spot in Scranton, alternative rock party band LondonForce has announced that it will be their last. Anyone who has gone out to dance to live music on a Friday or Saturday night in Northeastern Pennsylvania is familiar with the popular local group, and current […]
Preview new Scranton Public Market at Steamtown with Trim the Table event Dec. 16 and 23
After the Mall at Steamtown changed its name to the Marketplace at Steamtown last year, local shoppers have been waiting for the downtown Scranton building to live up to this new moniker. Now, as construction on the former food court nears completion, a new event will welcome people into the space and give them an […]
Jenny’s Corner gift shop in Scranton holds grand opening on Dec. 15
From a press release: The University of Scranton Small Business Development Center has announced the grand opening of a new small business, Jenny’s Corner, a gift shop specializing in home decor, handmade items, clothing, bags, furniture, vintage finds, and much more. Jenny’s Corner will be featuring local Scranton artists. “The goal is to pay it […]
Lehighton band Another Day Dawns wins local competition, advances to neXt2rock finals in Los Angeles
From a press release: Cumulus Media and Hazleton radio station 97.9X have announced the names of the five rock artists selected as finalists in neXt2rock, a one-of-a-kind national grassroots talent search and artist development program for rock music. Another Day Dawns from Lehighton has been chosen to represent the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area as one of the […]
Lackawanna Historical Society hosts old fashioned Christmas in Scranton on Dec. 8
From a press release: The Lackawanna Historical Society will host their annual Holiday Open House on Friday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. at their headquarters, the Catlin House in Scranton. Stop by to see traditional Christmas decorations and enjoy wassail and sweet treats, stories, crafts, and music. This year, the Society will feature a special […]
Ice skating outside Globe Store added to ScrantonMade Holiday Market Dec. 1-3
From a press release: After becoming a huge success last year, the old Globe Store will once again light up for the holidays on Friday, Dec. 1, kicking off the fifth annual ScrantonMade Holiday Market that runs through Sunday, Dec. 3. This year, a new feature has been added to the festivities – ice skating. […]
Globe Store lights up for Christmas on Dec. 1, kicking off ScrantonMade Holiday Market Dec. 1-3
From a press release: After hundreds of people flooded Wyoming Avenue in downtown Scranton last year to see the old Globe Store lit up for the holidays, the Lackawanna County Commissioners will flick the switch again this Friday, Dec. 1. The evening’s activities will begin at 4:30 p.m. with holiday selections performed by the choir […]
