The laid-back gentleman who periodically shows up with an array of mushrooms at the Wilkes-Barre Farmers Market had a nice-sized mix of shiitake and oyster mushrooms one recent week, so we picked up a bag — and as so often is the case — I searched for a recipe specific to the ingredients at hand.

King’s College will host Bulgarian writer Georgi Gospodinov and translator Angela Rodel for a talk and reading at 7 p.m. Oct. 14 in Burke Auditorium, inside the college’s McGowan School of Business. Admission is free and open to the public.

Arcadia Chorale will open its 47th season with the concert, Perpetual Light: Luminous Voices of Memory & Renewal, set for 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 232 Wyoming Ave., Scranton.

Geisinger Health Foundation recently recognized the NEPA Invitational and professional golfer Brandon Matthews for his continued commitment to children and families across northeastern and central Pennsylvania.

When Sister Jane Frances told her parents she felt called to become a Sister of Christian Charity, “they found it hard to process, even though they had great faith. It wasn’t what they expected for my life.”

Few actors in Hollywood are having as good a year in 2026 as Robert Pattinson is, with three highly successful films such as “The Drama,” “The Odyssey,” and now playing real-life quasi-TV journalist Chris Hansen in his newest feature called “Primetime.”

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OLD FORGE — With a King Tut coffin and hieroglyphic mural designs, Black Earth Magical Cafe is like being inside a pharaoh’s home — or final resting place. Paintings on the wall depict dogs as pharaohs, just some of the Egyptian-themed restaurant and sanctuary’s decorations.

OLD FORGE — With a King Tut coffin and hieroglyphic mural designs, Black Earth Magical Cafe is like being inside a pharaoh’s home — or final resting place. Paintings on the wall depict dogs as pharaohs, just some of the Egyptian-themed restaurant and sanctuary’s decorations.

HONESDALE — The Wayne County Farmers Market kicks off its 50th anniversary season on Saturday, May 24, marking half a century of connecting local growers, bakers, and artisans with the community.

DICKSON CITY — For spice lovers and chicken lovers alike, there’s a new HOT spot opening in Dickson City. The vibrant air of the casual dining restaurant smelled like pickles and good times — or good brine I should say!

CLARKS SUMMIT — Rose Brutico Fazio has owned Abbiocco for almost nine years and now ownership is shifting to Andrea Araujo, but don’t worry — the food, values and atmosphere of the restaurant will continue on.

SCRANTON — Hardcore for Husvar is a benefit concert taking place at St. Mary’s Center over Memorial Day Weekend to honor the life of NEPA-native Neil Husvar as well as raise funds for Suicide Prevention.

STROUDSBURG — The Sherman Theater announced that Wheatus, the band behind the iconic global hit “Teenage Dirtbag,” will take the stage on Friday, May 23, with special guest MC Lars and Good Stuff.

STROUDSBURG - Emo and pop-punk icons Mayday Parade hit the road in 2025 to celebrate their incredible two-decade career with the “Three Cheers for 20 Years” Tour, stopping at the Sherman Theater on Friday, May 24.

STROUDSBURG — Rochester-based indie trio, Joywave brings their “Here To Perform… Spring 2025 Tour” to the Sherman Theater on May 22, 2025.

WILKES-BARRE – The Vindys are set open for Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo at their F.M. Kirby Center show on Tuesday, May 20, at 7:30 p.m.