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More than a dozen Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies employees and family members recently volunteered at the Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank, helping prepare monthly food packages for seniors throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania.

In the age of online everything and artificial intelligence, there are doubtless people who wonder whether career expos — such as the annual one the Times Leader hosted at Mohegan Arena Tuesday — do any real good anymore. After all, you can go online and find out plenty about job openings, ways to apply and contacts. There are services like LinkedIn and Indeed dedicated to connecting employers and would-be employees.

Ralph Rey from Tobyhanna is dressed as a theater usher, his costume complete with epaulets, white gloves and, atop his head, a Santa hat.

When I made a vegetarian stew from sweet potatoes, Swiss chard and quinoa over the weekend, Mark teased me that it was quite an international dish.

The United States Army Field Band’s Six-String Soldiers will perform in concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, Weinberg Theatre, 420 N. Washington St., Scranton.

St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen in Wilkes-Barre held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Sept. 19 to recognize the volunteers who help serve more than 120,000 meals a year to people in need. The dinner was organized by the St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen Advisory Board and sponsored by Highmark. Shown are volunteers who won raffle prizes from local restaurants and retailers, along with Joseph Mahoney, chief executive officer of Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Scranton, second row at far left, and Chris Bedwick, president of the kitchen’s advisory board, second row at far right. For information about volunteering or becoming a meal sponsor of the day, call 570-829-7796.

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.