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First flakes in the backyard, no accumulations Sir Froggerton is ready regardless

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The Funky Little Pennsylvania Town That Feels Like Stepping Into A Vintage Movie Set

Somewhere in the Pocono Mountains, tucked between two green ridgelines like a secret someone forgot to keep, sits Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, a town so impossibly charming it almost doesn’t seem real. If you’ve never been, you’re missing out on one of the most visually stunning, historically rich, and genuinely...

Jim Thorpe, PA · 4d

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Grammy-winning hip-hop artist brings inspiration to Wilkes-Barre Area High School students

Grammy-award winning hip-hop artist Speech came to a deep conclusion after losing friends and family as his career was taking off. “Each one of us, myself, and each one of you are here for a reason, and you have a very unique purpose and story that you are meant to tell while you are here,” he said to about 90 Wilkes-Barre Area High School students.

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 1d

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25 Famous People You Didn’t Know Graduated From Binghamton University

People sometimes think of Binghamton University as a place where students go to prepare for careers in business, science, law, and other demanding fields. That is certainly part of its reputation. Yet the university has also educated actors, comedians, musicians, writers, television personalities, political leaders, and people who helped build major American companies. Some of those names are so familiar that their connection to this SUNY campus in New York’s Southern Tier comes as a surprise.

Vestal, NY · 12d

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Broadway talent to perform in the Poconos on Nov. 22 | Kulick

What makes our “neck of the woods” so special are the little things that happen that are singular to our community, being Monroe County and its surrounding counties. One of those things is the fact that through the efforts of folks like Skip Scheetz and Stephen DeAngelis we have the opportunity to see seasoned performers that others pay dearly to see perform their art by way of the nonprofit organization Pocono Center for the Arts! (PCFTA) To this end, I wanted to highlight the final show that will be performed on Sunday, Nov. 22, at Stroudsmoor Country Inn at 4 p.m. If you have taken the opportunity to see any one of the shows in the past, you know what I am talking about. PCFTA has a motto, “Expect the Unexpected.” Well, the final show of the season never disappoints, and it is why it is titled “Show of Shows.” The performers who will appear represent those who have performed on Broadway stages, at concert halls, and on international stages. Stephen DeAngelis, producing artistic director, both produces and hosts the evening’s entertainment. William Michals has performed in "Beauty and the Beast," performing both the role of the Beast and of

Monroe County, PA · 2d

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Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza offering $10 off Trans-Siberian Orchestra tickets

Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre is offering a $10 discount on tickets to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra on November 24th through noon on Monday, November 16. Simply use the code WINTER when purchasing tickets on ticketmaster.com. Please note that this deal is only valid for purchased made through the Ticket Master website.

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 3d

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Columbia, Lycoming County libraries win state grants

Harrisburg, Pa. — The Columbia County Traveling Library and the James V. Brown Library in Lycoming County are among 26 libraries throughout Pa. sharing more than $243,000 in Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Action Grants administered by the Pa. Department of Education. The Columbia County Traveling Library received $10,000 for a project that creates Community Access Points in everyday gathering places to bring digital access, books, and resources directly to residents experiencing economic hardship across Columbia County. The James V. Brown Library received $9,390 for All Are Welcome: District Sensory Welcoming Kits, which will provide Sensory Welcoming Kits to all district libraries to support neurodiverse youth with tools that promote regulation, comfort, and inclusive participation during library visits. Action Grants provide up to $10,000 per project for initiatives that strengthen library services, address local needs, deepen partnerships, and build organizational capacity. Eligible projects may focus on adult or youth services, community engagement, staff training, technology and digital access, or innovative programming. “Libraries are the cornerstones of their communities, providing critical resources to patrons,” said Secretary of Education Carrie Rowe. “This funding will help libraries serve the diverse and unique needs of their local residents by creating innovative educational programming

Lycoming County, PA · 3d

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'KPop Demon Hunters' Immersive Experience Opens at Netflix House Dallas

"KPop Demon Hunters: The Immersive Experience" has opened at Netflix House Dallas. The attraction is based on Netflix's film and takes guests through music and play-based challenges, beginning backstage with HUNTR/X on a stop of their world tour. When the character Gwi-Ma disrupts the scene, guests assist HUNTR/X in restoring the Honmoon and taking down demons across a neon-lit recreation of Seoul. The experience uses interactive sets and screens, 3D technology, live actors and custom animation, set to songs from the film's soundtrack. The experience is scheduled to open at Netflix House Philadelphia on Nov. 20.

Dallas, PA · 1d

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The Pennsylvania Mystery That Still Has No Clear Answer

Next time you go hiking in Bucks County, be sure to pack a hammer and don’t be alarmed if you hear eerie sounds coming from deep inside the woods. No, these noises are not made by humans, animals, or even the movement of trees, but rather by a group of stationary boulders that emit a […]

Bucks County, PA · 11d

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Williamsport Sun: November 5, 1946 – Property Left for Library at Montoursville Likely to Benefit Fire Company of Borough

Whether it would possible and advisable for Montoursville to accept the Konkle property at 300 Broad Street as the location for a public library under the provisions of a will of Mrs. Joan Konkle has been studied and discussed through a thorough investigation conducted by the Montoursville Rotary Club. In...

Montoursville, PA · 3d

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History of the Montgomery lounge Company, part 2

(Editor’s Note: This is part two of a multi-part story. The third part will be published in next week’s issue of The Luminary.) The Montgomery Lounge Company was founded in 1898 by James Miller. The following year the factory was built and the employees were crafting lounges and couches. The opening brought the number of the town’s factories to six.

Montgomery, PA · 2d

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Southern hip hop band bringing Y2K vibes to Bar on Market

Williamsport, Pa. — Williamsport music fans can look forward to a night of nostalgia and high-energy entertainment as REHAB takes over The Side Bar Stage at The Bar on Market on Thursday, Nov. 12. Known for their infectious sound and fan-favorite hits, REHAB will bring a live performance packed with songs that have kept audiences singing along for years. Expect to hear popular tracks including Sittin' at a Bar, 1980 and Drinkin' Problem, along with fresh material from the band's latest album, California Sober. The evening will feature two opening acts before REHAB takes the stage, making for a full night of live entertainment. Doors open at 6 p.m., with music beginning at 7 p.m. For fans looking to make the evening even more memorable, both general admission and VIP Meet & Greet tickets are available. The VIP experience offers more than just a concert ticket, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy dinner, meet the band, collect autographs, and spend time with the members of REHAB before the show. The exclusive pre-show experience will take place in The Bar on Market's private upstairs cigar lounge, Cigars on Market. Buy tickets online through The Bar on Market EventBrite or check out

Williamsport, PA · 3d

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Exploring the West Branch of the Susquehanna through art

Go behind-the-scenes to learn how an art exhibit was created, inspired by the West Branch of the Susquehanna River and its presence across Central Pennsylvania’s landscape. Dr. Marisa C. Sánchez explains how she came up with the idea for the river-themed exhibit at the Lycoming College Art Gallery, Williamsport, where she’s an assistant professor of art history.

Williamsport, PA · 2d

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Episode #150: From Finance to Hot Tubs: Marshall Welch’s Journey

On The SpaRetailer Podcast, host Host Megan Kendrick interviews Marshall Welch, president and principal owner of PDC Spas, about the company’s legacy and future after he and partners acquired it in February 2024 from longtime owners David and Linda Livingston. Welch shares his background in finance, international business in post–Berlin Wall Europe, corporate turnarounds, and owning a medical device company, and explains he was drawn to PDC’s manufacturing quality, strong employee pride, and the desire to keep production in Williamsport. They discuss product refreshes and upcoming launches, expanding breadth across hot tubs, swim spas, and cold plunge offerings, and positioning toward health, wellness, and longevity buyers. Kendrick describes PDC’s efficient, clean factory layout and long-tenured workforce, while Welch highlights complex hot tub internals, robotic drilling, three-layer fiberglass freestanding shells, and the new 7,500-square-foot showroom used for wet testing, dealer training, and customer visits.

Williamsport, PA · 3d

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Pa. Farm Show seeks singers for national anthem contest

Pennsylvania singers have until Nov. 22 to enter “Oh, Say, Can You Sing?” for a chance to perform the national anthem at the 2027 Pennsylvania Farm Show. The annual contest, organized by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, is open to state residents of all ages who enter individually or as a group. Winners will perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” to open each day of the Farm Show, scheduled for Jan. 9-16 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. The event’s official Facebook page confirms the dates for the 111th show.

Pennsylvania · 1d

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Pennsylvania Has 4 Restored Grist Mills Where Water Wheels Still Turn For Visitors

One Pennsylvania mill lets you eat breakfast while a 24-foot water wheel turns on the other side of the glass. I love that detail. It makes pancakes feel like a field trip. That mill is not the only one still at work. Across the state, old wheels keep scooping creek water and spinning heavy stones.

Pennsylvania · 4d

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How a local nonprofit is helping veterans heal through music

(WHTM) — Pennsylvania has nearly 700,000 veterans, the fifth-largest veterans’ population in the country. Some of them live with PTSD, and a local nonprofit is helping them heal through music. Guitars 4 Vets, which started in 2018, is striking a chord in two different locations: the Lebanon VA hospital and at St. Joan of Arc’s […]

Hershey, PA · 2d

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Fall Into the Blues Event Set For Sunday, November 13

They’ll be rockin’ and wailin’ the blues when the Billtown Blues Association holds its “Fall into the Blues” event on Sunday, November 15, from 4 until 9 p.m. at the Genetti Hotel. “FITB is the most important event by the BBA as it is our...

Williamsport, PA · 3d

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A November to Honor, Understand, And Appreciate

A sincere and heartfelt thank you to all our veterans for defending and providing our liberty. In case you missed it, our Veterans Day Salute to Service was last week’s publication. This was due to the number of events falling before Veterans Day and different postal delivery times. In case you already put it in recycling, it can be found along with all our past issues at webbweekly.com.

Williamsport, PA · 3d

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Flowers in the Wilderness: Pennsylvania Dutch Art and Culture

Visitors to the Barnes galleries encounter a puzzling idiosyncrasy: paintings by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, and Picasso shown next to Pennsylvania German calligraphy, metalwork, and furniture. Why juxtapose “rustic” artifacts of the early Pennsylvania hinterland with masterpieces of the Parisian avant-garde? In this four-session online course, we’ll puzzle through the curious case of Dr. Albert C. Barnes’s important but often overlooked collection of Pennsylvania German material culture, including treasures from Ker-Feal, his former country estate.

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