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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...
3rd annual Classics basketball camp at Scranton Prep
SCRANTON, Pa. — The third year of the Classic's girls basketball camp is the biggest yet. Scranton Prep head girls basketball coach, Bob Beviliga welcomes 82 4th-8th grade campers for a week of learning and competition. "I think the girls that come here understand that a lot of the...
Giving back in honor of a loved one
SCRANTON, Pa. — The family of Jim Barrett gathered along Olive Street in Scranton on Sunday to give away food, school supplies, sleeping bags, and toiletries to those in need. Jim Barrett died last year, and his family says he was all about helping others. "He was all about...
Orlowski Returns as Assistant Athletic Director
With our student-athletes making final preparations to return to campus in three short weeks, the King's College Athletic Department and Associate Vice President and Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation Cheryl Ish released the newest addition to the department's staff. On Tuesday afternoon, Ish announced Andy Orlowski's return to King's College as the next Assistant Athletic Director.
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.
Wilkes-Barre City to clean up expanding homeless camps in Kirby Park citing safety issues
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co. — A growing homeless encampment in Wilkes Barre’s Kirby Park is being cleaned up after an announcement by the city Monday. Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown cites safety concerns as the reason for the clean up. The city left multiple notices where the homeless encampments are...
School Briefs 7/25/24
The following local students graduated from the university for the 2024 spring semester:. • Sarah Elizabeth Linko, Jessup, Bachelor of Science in psychology. • Margaret Makowski, Greenfield Twp., Master of Education in art education. • Benny Tapia, Peckville, Bachelor of Science in psychology. Marywood University. Marywood University recently announced area...
#OnTheStacks – America’s Education Challenges: A Call for Positive Change | Ep.212: Genelle Sedon
Join Bill Corcoran Jr. in the MPP studio this week as he sits down with Genelle Sedon and they do a deep dive into the pressing issues facing the American education system. Genelle brings her 17 years of experience as a public school teacher and ESL specialist to the forefront of our discussion. Her experiences shed light on the profound impact that teachers have on their students’ lives and the multifaceted challenges they face, from managing classroom behavior to adapting to technological advancements.
Sun Stakes Saturday reminder for horsemen
Wilkes-Barre, PA — The Race Office at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania would like to remind horsemen about the $100,000 Always B Miki Invitational Pace and the $100,000 Sebastian K Invitational Trot as part of the $2 million Sun Stakes Saturday card on Aug. 17. Horsemen are invited to...
Wilkes-Barre homeless camp to be ‘thoroughly cleaned’
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Mayor George Brown announced the encampment in the riverfront area of Kirby Park will be “thoroughly cleaned and cleared.” According to officials with Wilkes-Barre City, Mayor George Brown directed that those who stay at the riverfront area of Kirby Park be notified that the city will be coming to thoroughly […]
The Travelling Talleys to perform at First Baptists Church in Waverly
On Saturday evening, July 27 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday morning, July 28 at 11 a.m., the Travelling Talleys will be at the First Baptist Church in Waverly. Paul and Cindy Talley travel the country with “music that will warm your heart with a message that could change your life”. Their music ministry includes a variety of original and well-known songs with Cindy on bass guitar and Paul playing keyboards, trumpet, guitar, accordion and ukulele.
Burlington moving Wilkes-Barre store to Arena Hub Plaza
WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Discount retailer Burlington is moving its Wilkes-Barre store to the Arena Hub Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Twp., the company announced Monday. The new store will open at the site of the former Bed Bath & Beyond at 435 Arena Hub Plaza. An opening date will be announced...