Ever wanted to rappel down a building in Scranton? Go Over the Edge for charity on June 11
From a press release: NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania, which provides services that promote affordable housing and home ownership throughout NEPA, is looking for 92 volunteers to take fundraising to bold new heights this summer, specifically 146 feet to nearly the tip-top of the 165-foot Bank Towers building in downtown Scranton. Will you be one of them? […]
PHOTOS: Earthmouth, Foul Taste, and Wrath of Typhon in Scranton, 02/12/16
Scranton doom metal band Earthmouth filled the Irish Wolf Pub in downtown Scranton with their psychedelic stoner sound on Friday, Feb. 12, unleashing their third album, “Harvest of the Autumn Sun,” at the CD release show. Wilkes-Barre thrash metal band Foul Taste and York heavy metal group Wrath of Typhon opened the pit to an […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Scranton documentary ‘Half Empty’ explores ‘Life in America’s Unhappiest City’
An oft-cited study of the “unhappiest” cities in the country by researchers at the University of British Columbia and Harvard University, released in 2014 by the National Bureau of Economic Research, placed Scranton at No. 1 in a list of “the least happy American regions.” How can someone find happiness in America’s unhappiest city? Do […]
VIDEOS: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with sad and funny tales of ‘Heartburn’ from Scranton StorySlam
Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate the love of your life… or a time to curse those who broke your heart over the years. No matter which way you feel about it, the stories from last year’s Scranton StorySlam will warm your insides on this cold winter day. Each Scranton StorySlam, where performers have […]
Soul Shakers Winter Blues Guitarmageddon shakes up Scranton Cultural Center on Feb. 26
From a press release: The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple has announced a new show that was just added to its 2016 lineup – the Soul Shakers Winter Blues Guitarmageddon. The concert, which features some of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s most talented blues musicians, will take place in the SCC’s Grand Ballroom on Friday, Feb. […]
Scranton named pizza capital of the country due to high density of pizza restaurants
Old Forge may claim to be the “Pizza Capital of the World,” but according to one study, Scranton is not only the pizza capital of the state, but the entire country due to the sheer number of pizza restaurants in the area. Real estate website FindTheHome found that the Electric City, which has a population […]
Breaking Benjamin and Disturbed announce co-headlining tour coming to Scranton
From a press release: Just days after appearing together on stage in New York City for a cover of “Under Pressure,” Breaking Benjamin and Disturbed have announced a co-headlining summer amphitheater tour. Produced by Live Nation, the two legendary rock bands will hit the road starting this July and will stop in more than 20 […]
EXCLUSIVE: A first whiff of ‘Tray,’ the upcoming documentary about NEPA pizza
Scranton natives using Indiegogo to crowdfund movie about food and community
In Northeastern Pennsylvania, pizza is curiously ordered by the “tray,” not the pie, and that’s not the only thing unique about the area’s relationship with the cheesy Italian dish. Growing up in Scranton, Jeremy Saltry and Joey Dominick know just how ingrained – baked in, if you will – pizza is in NEPA culture, so […]
CONCERT REVIEW: Delirium and Charlotte the Harlot tore up River Street like classic metal maniacs
When you go out to see Delirium, you know you’re in for a neck-breaking night of head banging from a group of Scranton guys devoted to capturing the best of the biggest icons in thrash metal history, Megadeth and Metallica. This is, by far, no easy feat. The level of musicianship that is needed to […]
Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes will rock Scranton Cultural Center on March 19
From a press release: It has been announced that New Jersey rockers Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes will perform at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple on Saturday, March 19 in the SCC’s Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Theatre. The doors will open at 7:30 p.m., and the show will begin at 8 […]
