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NPR's Corrigan: A book critic talks book banning at Wilkes University
Maureen Corrigan understands when you read and review books for a living, people will have their opinions. "I have maybe 40 chances to review a book (in a year). We can't read everything. I think we're afraid of any judgment these days," Corrigan said. Corrigan is NPR's longtime book critic...
Cows and croquet: A look at Honesdale's Central Park in the 1800s
Editor's note: This is part one in a series looking at the history of Honesdale's park system. There was a time in Honesdale when residents brought their cows to graze in Central Park. It wasn't long, however, before the wishes prevailed of people who wanted the public square to be for children to toss a ball, build leaf forts, or make a snowman, or for adults to stroll, play croquet, listen to a brass band or just sit under leafy maple shade on a bright vermillion park bench.
Mayor Brown announces cleanup of homeless camps in Kirby Park
WILKES-BARRE — Mayor George C. Brown has directed that the riverfront area of Kirby Park be conspicuously posted to notify those who have set up camps that the City will be coming to thoroughly clean and clear the area beginning at 7 a.m. Thursday. The mayor said it is...
Camp Cadet turns teens into Troopers
DUNMORE, Pa. — It's not everyday you see a helicopter land in Dunmore. But, this week a group of 68 teenagers are turning into state troopers. "Every aspect of law enforcement we bring in because we want a well-rounded experience," says Pennsylvania State Trooper Bob Urban. When they say...
Wilkes-Barre Preservation Society summer architectural walking tour to be held Saturday
WILKES-BARRE — Wilkes-Barre Preservation Society director Tony Brooks will host the annual summer architectural walking tour of downtown Wilkes-Barre at 11 a.m. Saturday. Participants will meet at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St. Free parking is available next door to the church. The tour will explore...
Kids' Day Out: Mountain Top
The perfect summer day for kids involves three things: ice cream (always), time spent outdoors, and a little friendly competition. They can enjoy all of this with a kids’ day out in Mountain Top at Malacari’s Ice Cream & Mini Golf, followed by some time exploring nature at Wright Township Recreation Park.
Wilkes-Barre unveils benches, trash receptacles painted by W-B Area art students
WILKES-BARRE — Thanks to some talented art students from Wilkes-Barre Area High School, visitors to downtown Wilkes-Barre can now get their picture taken sitting next to the iconic Mr. Peanut and other city landmarks. On Tuesday, Mayor George Brown and members of City Council welcomed students and their teacher...
Worcester Red Sox drop road series opener to RailRiders
The Worcester Red Sox fell to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, 8-4, on Tuesday at PNC Field in Moosic, Pennsylvania. Nick Sogard put Worcester on the board in the first inning with a home run over the left field wall. Brad Keller started for Worcester on the mound and had a perfect...