Along with Dave & Buster’s, Duck Donuts comes to Shoppes at Montage Mountain in Moosic this year
From a press release: The 2022 recovery has created new opportunities for retail, and U.S. Properties Group, owners of The Shoppes at Montage Mountain in Moosic, benefited from some of those opportunities by bringing new leases to the shopping center and new experiences to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre marketplace. Dave & Buster’s is set to begin construction […]
First-ever ‘Scranton Showdown’ pits Lackawanna College against Marywood in esports competition on April 23
From a press release: Today, the Lackawanna College eSports Department, in partnership with Marywood University eSports, announced the creation of the Scranton Showdown, a one-day live esports competition featuring both programs on Sunday, April 23. The event is free to the public and will take place inside the Peoples Security Bank Theater on the campus […]
Mohegan Sun Pocono will open new terrace bar, taphouse, and virtual Topgolf suites in Wilkes-Barre in 2022
From a press release: Starting in late April, Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre will officially debut three new venues with the all-new outdoor terrace bar, Embers Terrace. This will be home to Adirondack-style seating, fire pits, live weekend entertainment, dining options, a unique drink menu, and more. Set to launch this summer in the old […]
Video game musical ‘Tall Green Plumber’ premieres at Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre Sept. 10-19
From a press release: When the controller is passed and it’s your turn, will you continue on or press pause and quit? Premiering this weekend at the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre, “Tall Green Plumber: A Video Game Musical” follows the ups and downs, the highs and lows, and the lefts and rights of the citizens […]
Paul Capoccia named director of new esports program at Marywood University in Scranton
From a press release: Paul Capoccia was recently named the director of esports at Marywood University in Scranton, a new program that was first announced in November. One of a select number of colleges and universities across the nation to offer a competitive esports program, Marywood is responding to the ever-increasing number of students seeking […]
After 16 years, Breaking Benjamin’s ‘Halo 2’ single ‘Blow Me Away’ is certified platinum
A little over 16 years after it was released, the RIAA certified Breaking Benjamin’s 2004 single “Blow Me Away” platinum on Jan. 14, which means it has sold over one million units in the United States. Frontman Benjamin Burnley describes himself as a “huge gamer,” so the Wilkes-Barre rock band wrote the song specifically for […]
Scranton Fringe Fest hosts live performances in Nintendo’s ‘Animal Crossing’ video game Feb. 26-28
From a press release: Like many arts organizations, the Scranton Fringe Festival has had to get even more creative over the last year, hosting live streams and even shows behind glass. As the coronavirus pandemic and government restrictions continue in a socially and politically divided 2021, the Scranton Fringe is offering an escape to a […]
Marywood University in Scranton launches competitive esports program in 2021
From a press release: Marywood University in Scranton announced this week that it will become one of a select number of colleges and universities across the nation to offer a competitive esports program. Marywood is responding to the ever-increasing number of students seeking this option as the esports industry continues to explode throughout the country. […]
Pennsylvania Esports Coalition names new executive director, discusses school implementation
From a press release: The Pennsylvania Esports Coalition in Harrisburg has brought Todd Kowalski on as its new executive director. Kowalski, a seasoned professional in grassroots advocacy and coalition management, will continue to build awareness of the economic, educational, and social benefits associated with esports in Pennsylvania by further promoting partnerships, both in public and […]
Philadelphia building $50 million video gaming venue, first esports arena in U.S.
From a press release: Video games just leveled up in Philly. Today, Comcast Spectacor and The Cordish Companies announced plans for a $50 million, next-generation esports and entertainment venue in the heart of the Philadelphia Sports Complex. Adjacent to Xfinity Live!, the first-of-its-kind venue will seat up to 3,500 guests and stand as the largest […]
