It’s back-to-school time and the weather is starting to turn.

The Wyoming Valley Poetry Society honored winners of the 2026 Spring Student Poetry Contest earlier this year at the Fine Arts Fiesta, held on Public Square in downtown Wilkes-Barre.

Luzerne County Community College’s (LCCC) Surgical Technology program recently celebrated the Class of 2026’s graduation at the Educational Conference Center (ECC) on the college’s main campus in Nanticoke.

The Order of Alhambra, local caravan Alhamar No. 4, recently presented a scholarship check provided by the Order’s charity fund on the campus of King’s College.

The Kiwanis Club of Dallas, PA recently presented its annual Key Club Scholarships. This year’s scholarship award recipient from Dallas High School, Class of 2026, was Ayden Feeney. Feeney will major in Information Systems and Technology at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA.

Do you ever have the desire or urge to escape this crazy world known as Earth? Albeit, whether it be from politics, finances, etc. If you perhaps answered yes, you are certainly not alone. With the latest action-adventure remake, “Masters of the Universe,” you actually do indeed have that opportunity.

There is nothing more frustrating, and scary for that matter, when you are on today’s open road and witness all of the distracted motorists, albeit on their cell phones, or god only knows what else they have distracting them!

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.