James Callahan

VIDEO PREMIERE: Luzerne County thrash metal band Black Horizon turns red in ‘The Traitor’

VIDEO PREMIERE: Luzerne County thrash metal band Black Horizon turns red in ‘The Traitor’

Four-piece thrash outfit Black Horizon first came to my attention through the notorious Peter Kelly of the infamous Irish Wolf Pub, formerly situated smack dab in downtown Scranton directly across the street from the courthouse. The joint used to be called “Judge and Jury” prior, I believe. On any account, I was DJing a special […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

3BUDS opens third NEPA dispensary on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre, offering ‘rare cannabinoids’

3BUDS opens third NEPA dispensary on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre, offering ‘rare cannabinoids’

From a press release: 3BUDS, a “farm to table cannabinoid company specializing in Delta 8 and other rare hemp derivatives,” held a grand opening for their third dispensary on Jan. 11, the first of its kind on Public Square in downtown Wilkes-Barre. 3BUDS is a full service public dispensary offering high-quality hemp and cannabis derivatives, […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Greater Wilkes-Barre hosts Small Business Christmas in July with sales and artwork on July 21

Greater Wilkes-Barre hosts Small Business Christmas in July with sales and artwork on July 21

From a press release: The Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce, the Third Friday Art Walk, and the Downtown Wilkes-Barre Business Association will host the second annual Small Business Christmas in July on Friday, July 21. All day, over 40 small businesses throughout Greater Wilkes-Barre will offer a special deal or discount at their store location, […]

 Rich Howells

SONG PREMIERE: ‘I Need a Woman’ by Ed Randazzo and Bret Alexander

SONG PREMIERE: ‘I Need a Woman’ by Ed Randazzo and Bret Alexander

Blues singer/songwriter Ed Randazzo just finished recording his latest album this month, and while it’s not due out until the fall, he couldn’t wait to share the first single. We were happy to oblige by premiering “I Need a Woman” right here on nepascene.com. The 36-year-old Wyoming resident has been writing and recording a mix […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Swetland Homestead celebrates ‘A Civil War Christmas’ with reenactors

Swetland Homestead celebrates ‘A Civil War Christmas’ with reenactors

From a press release: The Luzerne County Historical Society and the 143rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Regiment Co. A will present “A Civil War Christmas at the Swetland Homestead” from Dec. 4-7. Witness how units would use homes for winter quarters and field hospitals during the Civil War. Explore the house (885 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming) in this […]

 Rich Howells

PHOTOS: Living history encampment, 143rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment Co. A, 09/21/14

PHOTOS: Living history encampment, 143rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment Co. A, 09/21/14

The 143rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment Company A held a living history event at the Swetland Homestead in Wyoming on Sunday, Sept. 21. The Civil War reenactment included drills, scenarios, the camp life of the soldiers, and a bake sale. The photos, taken by NEPA Scene photographer Robb Malloy, include interior and exterior shots of […]