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Marywood University Designated Teach-Out Partner for University of the Arts
Marywood University has been designated by the Middle State Commission on Higher Education as an official teach-out partner for the University of the Arts, Philadelphia, which announced its decision to close in early June. Program equivalencies in art, music, and multimedia communication have been arranged under the teach-out agreement. Marywood...
‘Bite, sip, repeat!’: Blue Mountain hosting first pierogi-centric event
L. TOWAMENSING TWP., Pa. -- Blue Mountain Resort invites you to dig into sweet and savory varieties of a regional favorite during its inaugural Pierogies & Pints Festival next month. The event, featuring pierogi sampling, a beer garden, live music, games, local craft vendors and more, will be held 11...
Library in Scranton closed for renovations
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — A library in Scranton is closed for renovations. Renovations at the Nancy Kay Holmes Library at 1032 Green Ridge St. aim to make the building more accessible and energy efficient. During renovations, programs will be held at other Scranton Public Library locations or community...
Clearing the encampment: what's next?
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — "We got about 30 to 40 different vets out here, and I'm not just talking about males I'm talking about females too who have actually fought in the war. And it actually disgusts me." said Eric Dietrich,. Dietrich, now a volunteer at the Keystone Mission, was...
Nicholson Bridge Day
The annual Nicholson Bridge Day will be held on September 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main Street in Nicholson to celebrate the 109th anniversary of the town’s landmark. The majestic structure of the huge rail road bridge, the Tunkhannock Viaduct, spans the valley with the town and Tunkhannock Creek below.
Exploring the Frazetta Art Museum in Monroe County
If you’re looking for information about visiting the Frazetta Art Museum in Monroe County, you’re in the right place!. The museum, located in East Stroudsburg, houses the largest collection of Frank Frazetta original paintings and drawings in the world. Renowned for his work on comic books, paperback covers,...
Dupont: A regal history
In a little over a century, the small community of Dupont has produced many notable citizens, including numerous judges, professional athletes, a Miss Pennsylvania, and perhaps most surprisingly, a king. Yes, you read that right. Dupont’s very own king, named Faustin Wirkus, had humble beginnings. As a young boy, Wirkus...
Rare copy of ‘Harry Potter’ opens at $12,500 in auction
(WHTM)– An uncorrected proof copy of the first book in famous author J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series is hitting the auction block. Heritage Auctions said the pre-bidding is currently underway for the copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, but the live auction starts tomorrow at the Historical Platinum event hosted by Heritage Auctions in Dallas.
Major transformation set for former school in Carbon County
WEATHERLY, Pa. — Perched on the hill overlooking the borough of Weatherly, you can't help but notice the Mrs. Charles M. Schwab School. "As you come into town, it's an icon; you know it's the feature of the town," said Weatherly Borough Manager Harold Pudliner,. The school on the...
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