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An upcoming hair and beauty salon in Lakeville, PA, is hosting a grand opening party this Thursday, celebrating the future of The Speak Easy Salon. After two years, according to The Speak Easy Salon, they are raring and ready to go and open their doors. The grand opening party hosted on Thursday, June 30th, from 6 pm-8 pm in Lakeville, PA, will be all-inclusive. There will be complimentary appetizers and drinks for all but only gift bags for the first 100 guests. As the opening process has been arduous, the grand opening celebration serves as a way to give back to the customers they have kept waiting.

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – The Downsville Volunteer Fire Department announced today the passing of Downsville Active-Duty Firefighter Jeffery Bucher, commonly known as “Backflip”. Firefighter Bucher passed away Thursday morning in a vehicle accident in Waco, at the young age of 23. Members of the volunteer fire...

Lake Tiorati, Harriman State Park: Surrounded by meadows and rolling, wooded hills. Lifeguards are on duty. ● Activities: Swimming, hiking, fishing, picnicking, and boating. Permits are needed for all boating activities, including kayaking and paddleboarding. ● Info: Until Aug. 21, swimming is open from 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. on...

That’s one of the questions we’ve been asking residents of the Pioneer City as part of our Community Heart & Soul project. The answers we’ve received have included: the small-town feel, nearby outdoor recreational opportunities and local history and heritage. Heart & Soul, a collaborative community planning...

The decision whether or not to mandate an adjudicatory hearing regarding the Adirondack Park Agency’s decision to approve the White Lake quarry project has been postponed. Supreme Court Judge Bernadette Romano withheld her ruling on the matter of the Adirondack White Lake Association’s (AWLA) petition against the Adirondack Park Agency’s (APA) decision to grant a permit without first holding a legally mandated adjudicatory hearing on a highly contested application to open a granite mine in the Adirondack Park. Romano stated that she wanted to conduct further review before making a final decision.

July is the most common month for drownings to occur in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Stay safe on the river this holiday weekend, and throughout the year, by wearing a life jacket while swimming, boating or fishing. ...

As inflation and supply-chain issues continue to affect families across Northeast Pennsylvania, The Wright Center and The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank continue to work together to provide food to areas of Lackawanna and Luzerne counties where food pantries aren’t as plentiful. “We’re doing it together....

HONESDALE, Pa. — This time last year - the Honesdale Borough Pool still hadn't opened. Kids wouldn't take their first dip of the summer until the end of July. There weren't enough lifeguards to staff the pool. "Which was a disappointment to a lot of the community members, since...

When Angela Rei, the current owner’s grandmother, married into the family, the business was a bar. She couldn’t believe that people would come in and just have drinks, so she started serving them spaghetti and meatballs free of charge. The patrons loved it and that was the beginning of the restaurant now run by the third and fourth generation progeny using the ancestor’s original recipes.

DOWNSVILLE — The peculiar-looking creature with the snake-like reference that Casey Shank reeled into his friend's boat on the Potomac River earlier this month was not something state wildlife officials wanted to see. The 27-inch, 5-pound catch was representative of one of several invasive water species in Maryland which...

New York Yankees great Yogi Berra once said "The future ain't what it used to be" and man was he right. There is a place here in New York State that, at one time, attracted Hollywood Stars, legendary athletes such as Berra, comedy kingpins and regular folks like you and me. Well over 100,000 people each year would visit this gem that was an inspiration for the 1987 movie Dirty Dancing. Today this "Queen of the Catskills" is gone but not forgotten.

MIAMI – Inflation is hitting consumer fireworks just as it has many other products. Phantom Fireworks is one of the largest retailers in the country. CEO Bruce Zoldan said, "We had to raise our prices." Many of the products at Phantom Fireworks are from overseas and shipping costs have...

You don’t always have to endure a ten-mile trek to enjoy some incredible views. Pennsylvania offers plenty of scenic spots that aren’t too difficult to reach. These beginner-friendly hikes feature shorter distances at moderate elevations that are perfect for families or those looking to take a shorter hike that doesn't require a ton of effort.

We found ourselves in the Poconos again(!) - this time in The Hideout just outside of Lake Ariel, PA - so we wanted to share some of the best places to visit and things to do in the Poconos! This region is PACKED with some of the best small towns in PA and amazing Airbnb/Short Term Rental accommodations to enjoy in all four seasons (but especially the summer!). It really is no wonder that we keep coming back for more. What is your favorite part about the Poconos? All music from Epidemic Sounds.

We headed up to the historic Pennsylvania town of Honesdale, PA for the weekend to see why it is one of the hottest places to visit in the Poconos and to answer the question - is it worth the trip? SPOILER ALERT: it is! We found plenty of things to do, including grabbing amazing coffee from Black and Brass, seeing full scale locomotive replicas at the Wayne County Historical Society Museum, and taking in the stunning beauty of Tanner Falls! Only 2.5 hours from NYC, we think it’s one of the best hidden gems of the Poconos! What did you think? Would you visit? All music from Epidemic Sounds.

A great dining experience should feature not only delicious food but an atmosphere and ambiance that pairs with it. From scenic waterfall views to dining spaces set in outdoor gardens, keep reading to find out more about Pennsylvania's most stunning restaurants and where you can find them.