Inaugural Class Graduates from Woodloch and Lackawanna College Massage Therapy Certificate Program

After its launch in the fall of 2022, the partnership between The Lodge at Woodloch and the Massage Therapy Certificate Program at Lackawanna College’s Lake Region Center is thriving, with the inaugural class having just graduated, current students hard at work, and new opportunities available for enrollment. The strategic partnership couples comprehensive academic coursework with hands-on expertise at an award-winning destination spa resort to create a top-notch certificate program.
The curriculum instructs students on an array of subjects including anatomy, physiology, massage theory and research, kinesiology, and more. Concurrently, students receive firsthand training in providing high levels of service and massage techniques at a world-renowned property, which offers quite the resume boost at the beginning of one’s career.

The program attracts candidates from all over the state, though a handful of current employees at Woodloch took advantage of the new opportunity. Woodloch provides full scholarships to staff members who enroll in the program. The application process involves a series of screenings and paperwork as well as interviews with both The Lodge at Woodloch and the Lackawanna College teams. Classes run Monday through Thursday from 9 AM to 3 PM for six months, but many students hold full or part-time jobs outside the program.

Two such students, Tara Hedden and Morgan McKean, were eager to apply as soon as they learned about the opportunity. McKean is a prep attendant at The Lodge at Woodloch, assisting the spa treatments staff with their service needs. Hedden is a dining room server at Woodloch Pines, the all-inclusive family resort two miles down the road from The Lodge at Woodloch. Both women were excited to try something new and advance their careers.

McKean, a 2020 graduate of Wallenpaupack High School, began working at The Lodge at Woodloch as a prep attendant in January 2021. She is a “people person who took a leap of faith” after her supervisor at the spa, Amanda Clabaugh, encouraged her to apply to the program. Clabaugh is the treatments manager at The Lodge at Woodloch who leads students through their experiential education.

McKean was one of the first students to apply and be accepted into the program. She began in October of last year and will graduate this May. Her favorite parts of the program include the hands-on training she receives at such an incredible facility as well as the academic components, realizing just how much knowledge it requires to correctly massage different parts of the body. Perhaps most importantly, she feels “incredibly grateful to be a part of this community of healers. It is such a welcoming and positive group. Taking this path has helped me recognize the importance of the energy we surround ourselves with and the importance of being at peace with oneself.”

Tara Hedden found herself drawn to the program for similar reasons. Having worked in the food service industry for over a decade, Hedden took that same leap of faith in applying after seeing a flyer posted on the staff bulletin board at Woodloch Pines. Facing a Crohn’s Disease diagnosis at 15 years old, she began traditional pharmaceutical treatments, but unfortunately never saw much success with them. This sparked her interest in holistic healing methods and applying to the program gave her “that feeling, like this is the right next step I’m supposed to be taking.” She hopes to eventually become a naturopathic doctor.

Hedden began the program last November and will graduate this June. “I am so grateful and happy that I made this decision. I can’t imagine where I would be mentally and emotionally without it. It’s brought so much to my life. I can’t believe the amount of knowledge I’ve gained from my instructors, classmates, and the therapists at The Lodge at Woodloch. There are so many people that have so much knowledge to share. It’s also amazing what close knit bonds you form with your classmates. Everyone is willing to help; it’s a very supportive atmosphere.”

Admissions are rolling, and those interested are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional information can be found at https://www.lackawanna.edu/certificates/massage-therapist/.

Local Partnership Program Graduates Cohort, Accepting Applications

NEPA RISE: Readiness In Skilled Employment just graduated its second cohort. 13 graduates walked across the stage at Johnson College’s Commencement on Saturday, March 13th. Graduates of NEPA RISE complete the technical and academic courses in their field of study, as well as professional development instruction to executive function skills. The RISE program provides participants with traditional case management and fiscal support, executive skills coaching and goaling, as well as academic tutoring and professional mentoring. All graduates are residents of Lackawanna or Luzerne County and all plan to either start their careers in their field of study, or use this foundation as a stepping stone to higher education.

NEPA RISE is currently accepting applications for their third cohort, set to begin in July of 2023. Interested applicants must be 18 years of age or older, reside within either Lackawanna or Luzerne Counties and currently have a Household Income within 250% of the Federal Poverty Line. Eligibility will be confirmed after an applicant applies online at RISENEPA.org. Interviews will be scheduled now through June 2023, and the program will begin in July 2023.

NEPA RISE is a unique workforce development program partnership formed through The William G.
McGowan Charitable Fund, The Institute for Public Policy & Economic Development, Johnson College, and United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania. NEPA RISE is an innovative model that integrates sector-based occupational skills training with executive skills coaching and support services. By integrating demand-driven training with coaching and services designed to support the development of executive function skills, resilience, and grit, we expect to lift participants out of poverty and into living-wage jobs with benefits.

The SACF Announces NEPA Workforce Leadership Academy Fellows

The Scranton Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce the  class of Northeastern Pennsylvania Workforce Leadership Academy Fellows. Selected through a rigorous application process, Fellows will work to improve local economic mobility and workforce development efforts and present innovative solutions to the challenges faced by workers and businesses.

The Northeastern Pennsylvania Workforce Leadership Academy, a yearlong Fellowship developed through a partnership with the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program, engages nonprofit, government, academic, and business leaders in a series of retreats and workshops as they work together to advance an innovative and equitable workforce ecosystem.

The Northeastern Pennsylvania Workforce Leadership Academy is the first in Pennsylvania, and one of eight launched this year through the support of The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, and Walmart. This Academy is the latest in a series of several Workforce Leadership Academies hosted in communities across the United States and Canada.

The 22 Fellows of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Workforce Leadership Academy Class of 2023-24 represent a range that include nonprofit organizations, chambers of commerce, workforce development boards, institutes of higher education, and health care institutions. The Academy launched in March and will culminate with a collaborative capstone project presentation in December 2023.

Fellows selected for the Northeastern Pennsylvania Workforce Leadership Academy are:

Vicki Austin
Senior Director of Grants and Education
WVIA

Jill Avery-Stoss, MBA
Chief Operating Officer
The Institute

Cathy Colangelo, PHR
Executive Director
Greater Hazleton Partners in Education

Brian Coulthard
Assistant Administrator
Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab

Robert DeLuca, MEd
Director of Leadership and Accountability
Scranton School District

Janna Genzlinger, MEd
Senior Director of Human Resources
Settlers Hospitality Group

Tamear Henegain
Heartwood Coordinator
Willow Foundation

Serena Howarth, MPA
Executive Director
Dress for Success Lackawanna

Tiffany Jackson, MSM, SHRM-CP
Organizational Development Manager
The Wright Center for Community Health

Meghan Loftus, DPA
President & CEO
Friends of the Poor

Linda Loop
Founder and CEO
Dress for Success Luzerne County

Heather MacLennan, MBA
Workforce Development Specialist
Luzerne/Schuylkill Workforce Development Board

Alejandra Marroquin, MSW
Community Organizer
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine

Shanie Mohamed
Director of Economic Development
Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce

Krista Murray
Executive Director
Catherine McAuley Center

Judy Oprisko
Vice President of Human Resources/Compliance Officer
Allied Services

Michelle Ostroski, EdD, LSW
School Social Work Consultant
Soliant Health

Jennifer Shoemaker
Program Manager
Outreach

Kirsten Smith, MEd
Director of Career Services
Fortis Institute

Susan Spry
Associate Vice President Academic Affairs
Luzerne County Community College

Don Webster
Executive Director
tecBRIDGE, LLC

Keshia Williams, CNA
Human Relations Commissioner
Scranton Human Relations Commission

“I recently had the chance to spend time with the Leadership Academy Fellows, and I found them to be a group of intelligent, dedicated and energetic individuals who share a strong commitment to Northeastern Pennsylvania and the workforce sector in our region,” said Laura Ducceschi, President & CEO of the Scranton Area Community Foundation. “When you bring exceptional individuals like this together and give them time, encouragement and guidance – as the Workforce Leadership Academy does – real, long-lasting change at a systemic level becomes possible. I am excited about the important work the Fellows are doing together, and I look forward to seeing the results of this work in our communities.”

The Northeastern Pennsylvania Workforce Leadership Academy is guided by an Advisory Council:

Karla Carlucci     
Director
Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County

Lori Chaffers
Executive Director
Outreach

Eileen Cipriani   
Director
Office of Economic and Community Development
City of Scranton

Bob Durkin         
President & CEO
Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce

Yosara Gonzalez              
Executive Director
Downtown Hazleton Alliance for Progress

Lindsay Griffin-Boylan   
President & CEO
Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce

Christine Jensen
Administrator
PA CareerLink, Luzerne County

Rashida Lovely 
Director of Operations
NEPA Black Chamber of Commerce

Jill Murray
President
Lackawanna College

Teri Ooms
Executive Director
The Institute

Carolyn Quinn  
Executive Director
Educational Opportunity Centers of PA

Drew Simpson
Regional Manager
Eastern Atlantic States
Regional Council of Carpenters

Jocelyn Sterenchock
Director of Economic Development
CAN-DO Greater Hazleton

Virginia Turano
Executive Director
Lackawanna County Workforce Development Board

Debra Youngfelt
Executive Director
Northeast PA Area Health Education Center

“Collaboration grows at the speed of trust, and today’s workforce development leaders are increasingly being asked to devise solutions through collaboration,” said Sheila Maguire, senior fellow at the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program. “This Academy is a rare opportunity for these local leaders to step back with colleagues from Northeastern Pennsylvania, reflect on their own organizational challenges, hear from leading practitioners from around the country, and develop the network and trust so essential for success.”

Biographical information on the Fellows and Facilitators is available at https://www.aspeninstitute.org/of-interest/northeastern-pennsylvania-workforce-leadership-academy-2023-fellows/

The Wright Center Sponsors PrideFest Parade and Celebration

The Wright Center for Community Health’s Ryan White Clinic will be the presenting sponsor for the Rainbow Alliance’s annual PrideFest Parade and Celebration in downtown Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, June 25. The parade begins at noon, with the celebration to follow on Public Square until 4 p.m.

The Northeast Pennsylvania Rainbow Alliance provides education, support, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals and families while working to advance fairness and equality. The Rainbow Alliance envisions a future where all people in the region can live openly and free from fear, and where individuals, organizations, and businesses work collaboratively to build an equal, inclusive community. The nonprofit organization works to educate and empower its volunteers to create strategic, peer-driven, sustainable programming that is overseen by volunteer leadership.

The formation for the parade begins at 11 a.m. More information is available at RainbowAlliance.org/ PrideFest. The program includes more than 75 vendors, drag performances, and more.

For nearly 25 years, The Wright Center for Community Health’s Ryan White Clinic has been providing medical and other health care related services to people living with HIV from a seven-county area in Northeast Pennsylvania.

The first in the region, the Ryan White Clinic has been a critical resource to thousands of people living with HIV and recognized as a community leader in efforts to prevent the spread of the infection. The Wright Center for Community Health is the only agency in the area to provide a full continuum of HIV care, including confidential testing services and linkage to coordinated medical care for patients diagnosed with HIV. Behavioral medicine and nutritional counseling are also available. Adopting a multidisciplinary approach to comprehensive medical care, the clinic also offers support groups and social engagement activities.

The Wright Center for Community Health’s Ryan White Clinic’s case managers supplement medical care for patients with HIV, providing services that include accessing insurance and assisting with paperwork, finding transportation to and from medical appointments, and connecting patients to community and government resources. Case managers also collaborate with agencies to aid patients in obtaining stable housing and work to ensure their basic needs are met. For more information about the Ryan White Clinic, please go to TheWrightCenter.org or call 570-941-0630

Scranton Shakespeare Festival Presents Sondheim

Get ready to be swept away by the magic of musical theatre as the Scranton Shakespeare Festival brings you an intimate concert featuring some of Stephen Sondheim’s most beloved and iconic anthems. Performers will transport you to a world of drama, romance and pure joy through song – from “Send in the Clowns” to “Being Alive.” So reserve your seats and get ready to tap your toes, hum along, and experience the unforgettable music of one of the greatest composers of our time. Don’t miss out on this spectacular event that is sure to leave you singing all the way home!

Performances will take place at 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM at The Shake Space in the Marketplace at Steamtown.

General admission price is $30.00.
Premium ticket option is available for $60.00

Premium ticket holders will enjoy priority seating and an invitation to attend a reception at 5:45 p.m. (post the 3 p.m. performance/pre the 6 PM performance) with a Sondheim-inspired fare (The Witch’s Garden Crudité, Bobby’s 35th Birthday Cake, Mrs. Lovett’s Meat Pies, beverages and more) as they mingle alongside the talented performers.


Stephen Sondheim, under the tutelage of a family friend, Oscar Hammerstein II, studied musical theatre. In the early 1950s, Sondheim wrote scripts in Hollywood for television. After returning to New York City, Sondheim made his first significant mark on Broadway as the lyricist for Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story, which opened in 1957, and then wrote the lyrics for Gypsy (1959; music by Jule Styne). A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum—based on comedies by the Roman playwright Plautus—opened on Broadway in 1962, with music and lyrics by Sondheim and won the Tony Award for best musical. Two years later, however, his Anyone Can Whistle closed after only nine performances. Sondheim focused solely on shows in which he wrote both music and lyrics. He won Tony Awards for best score for Company (1970), on contemporary marriage and bachelorhood; Follies (1971), a tribute to early 20th-century Broadway that includes many pastiche songs; A Little Night Music (1973; film 1977), based on Ingmar Bergman’s film Smiles of a Summer Night (1955); and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1979; film 2007), a macabre tale set in Victorian-era London. and Merrily We Roll Along (1981), adapted from a 1934 play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. Sunday in the Park with George (1984), a musical inspired by
the painting Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by pointillist Georges Seurat. Sondheim and Lapine paired again for Into the Woods (1987; film 2014), which deconstructs and interweaves the plots of familiar fairy tales, and Passion (1994). Assassins (1990) explores the lives of nine historical characters, such as John Wilkes Booth, who either assassinated U.S. presidents or attempted to do so. He also notably wrote five songs for the movie Dick Tracy (1990), winning an Academy Award for “Sooner or Later (I Always Get My Man).”

The Cast of Performers Include:
T.J. Capobianco
Madelyn Casey
Ren Cementina
Nina Collarini
Agnes Cummings
Simone Daniel
Estella DeJesus
Julie Dzikowski
Victoria Rose Ferentino
Michael Bradshaw Flynn
Jahsier Gillette
Kelly Jean Graham
Colin Holmes
Burke Michael Hutchinson
Tierney Violet Joyce
Jeremy and Jillian Kemmerer
Erin Malloy
Maura Malloy
LaToya Martin
Violet Dawn Martin
Michele Conaboy McGrath
Stephen Murphy
Theodore Novak
Abby Olander
Juliana Pillets
Giana Porfano
Lorenzo Pugliese
Brielle Scheland
Isabella Rose Snyder
Billie Aken Tyers
Nadja Tomaszewski
John Roman Vachino
Alanna Yeugelowitz

Proceeds for this fundraising event will go towards ScrantonShakes’ twelfth season of FREE professional theatre. For tickets and more information visit www.ScrantonShakes.com.

NRCI Receives City of Scranton Grant

The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute recently received a $50,000 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) wellness grant from the City of Scranton.  

Funds will support the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute Community Based Cancer Screening Navigation Program. The Navigation Program is a cancer screening initiative focused on education, barrier reduction and facilitation of screenings for breast, cervical, colon and lung cancer targeting low income un/underinsured residents of the City of Scranton and surrounding areas, while connecting or reconnecting all participants to a medical home to ensure ongoing preventative care. 

“Cancer screening rates plummeted during initial Covid-related shutdowns and continue to fluctuate and remain below pre-pandemic levels. Covid-19 also exacerbated existing inequalities in cancer screenings that disproportionately affect certain segments of the population. Funds from this grant will provide critical support towards efforts to close screening gaps and assist those in need ready access to potentially life-saving cancer screenings,” said, Laura Toole, Executive Vice President at the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute.  

This funding was awarded as part of the City of Scranton’s open applications for community wellness programs for a targeted population, in the targeted neighborhoods in City of Scranton (within the Qualified Census Tract).  

Johnson College’s SCNAVTA Raises Money for Local Animal Rescues

Johnson College’s Student Chapter of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians (SCNAVTA) raised money for local animal rescues.

Students in the organization sold Gertrude Hawk chocolate bars both in person and online during the 2022-23 school year. Through their fundraising efforts, the organization raised $1,000 for both the NEPA Pet Fund & Rescue as well as the SPCA of Luzerne County.

Johnson College’s Veterinary Nursing program works closely with these local rescues to provide care to animals while obtaining hands-on learning opportunities.

The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) is a dynamic community of credentialed veterinary technicians dedicated to advancing the profession of veterinary nursing through advocacy, awareness, and professional development. The student chapter of the organization (SCNAVTA) enables students to experience the responsibilities that go along with being a member of a profession.

The Scranton Cultural Center Presents Disney Junior Live on Tour

Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza today announced the tour will stop by  the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple on September 20 at 6:00 PM.  The show is presented by Magic City Productions and the Scranton Cultural Center.  Launching Friday, September 1, the tour will embark to more than 70 North American cities This follows a successful national tour last fall.  Audiences can dress up for a fun-filled experience featuring characters from “Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends” and other hit Disney Junior series including: Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Doc McStuffins, the Puppy Dog Pals, and Bo from “Firebuds.” This year, the live show will also welcome the adorable superhero kittens from new action-packed hit series, “SuperKitties.” The three-time Pollstar nominated (2019, 2020, 2022) Disney Junior On Tour has visited hundreds of cities and sold over a half million tickets. 

Spotify Fans First presale begins today, May 9 at 12:00 PM. Presale for Disney Visa Cardmembers and Disney Junior, Marvel, Spider-Man, and Disney Music Group social media followers (Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) begins May 10 at 10:00 AM. A venue presale runs from May 11 at 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM that is exclusive to SCC Email Subscribers. Tickets go on-sale to the general public beginning May 12 at 10:00 AM.  VIP packages will also be available for pre-show opportunities including premium seating, exclusive merchandise and character experiences.

In “Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza,” Mickey, Minnie and their pals are getting ready to throw a huge costume party but mysterious weather keeps interrupting the fun. Can Team Spidey help save the Costume Palooza? The show is geared toward Disney Junior’s most beloved super fans and offers an immersive, interactive concert experience that includes singing, dancing, 3D special effects and acrobatics with cirque-style performances including incredible trampoline routines from renowned acrobatic director John Brady.  The live show is written and directed by Amy Tinkham and produced by Jonathan Shank of Terrapin Station Entertainment.

Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza features songs from several popular Disney Junior series and the original song “Green Gobby Party,” written by “Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends” composer/songwriter Patrick Stump (Fall Out Boy). “Green Gobby Party” and the full playlist from “Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza” can be found here.

“Our 2022 tour broke attendance records, and we are excited to bring this year’s tour to over 70 cities across North America,” says Jonathan Shank, producer and CEO of Terrapin Station Entertainment. “Audiences love these characters and we can’t wait to share new surprises for all the eager Disney Junior fans,” says Shank.

“We are thrilled to have the hit series “SuperKitties” debuting for the first time as part of the tour. The energetic world of Kittydale makes the perfect addition to the show alongside Mickey, Spidey and their favorite Disney Junior pals.” says Jennifer Rogers Doyle, senior vice president, Networks Franchise Management, Integrated Planning, Licensing, Disney Entertainment.

Parents can go to DisneyJuniorTour.com to get more information.

Settlers Hospitality’s Summer Music Series

Right on cue, Settlers Hospitality announced the return of its beloved summer music series. The highly anticipated events begin Memorial Day Weekend with Lakeside Live at The Dock on Wallenpaupack and Blues, Brews and BBQ at Glass- wine.bar.kitchen. Jazz on the Deck gets things swinging on June 7 at The Settlers Inn. Beginning July 1, Hotel Anthracite launches its monthly Rooftop Concerts.

Lakeside Live at Silver Birches Resort
Soak in the good vibes every weekend at Captain Wally’s Cocktail Cove with Lakeside Live. On Saturday and Sunday, talented musicians perform live on the lawn overlooking Lake Wallenpaupack at Silver Birches. Visitors may indulge in snacks, salad and sandwiches from Captain Wally’s while listening to the tunes. Boaters can order Dock and Dine from The Dock on Wallenpaupack and enjoy a meal from the water. Bands perform from 3-6 p.m. The lineup features local favorites such as Strange Brew, Greg Kondrat, Secret Reasons and Sean O’Flynn.

Blues, Brews & BBQ at Ledges Hotel
Blues, Brews and BBQ has become a summer tradition in the Poconos. Each Sunday from 6-9 p.m. through Labor Day renowned blues musicians perform live at Glass-wine.bar.kitchen overlooking Paupack High Falls. Guests may enjoy classic barbecue specials paired with local craft brews along with the restaurant’s full menu. Wallenpaupack Gorge serves as a natural amphitheater to showcase the talents of noted blues musicians. Blues, Brews and BBQ kicks off May 28 with a performance by Lighten Up Band. June’s lineup includes Merchants of Groove (June 4), Jaketown Road (June 11), The Barn Cats (June 18) and Scott Weis (June 25). July kicks off with Teddy Young and the Aces (July 2), Rich and the Jumpstarts (July 9), Bobby Kyle (July 16), Norman Taylor (July 23) and Strange Brew (July 30). August brings performances by Gary Rixner (Aug 6), Dan Brother Band (Aug 13), Randy Lippincott and Joey “Hot Box” Simon (Aug 20) and Dustin Douglas and The Electric Gentlemen (Aug 27). The series concludes Labor Day weekend when Bobby Kyle returns for a performance (Sept 3).

Jazz on the Deck at The Settlers Inn
Jazz on the Deck is a signature summer event at The Settlers Inn. The series draws professional performers whose credits range from Broadway and the New York cabaret scene to international jazz festivals. Every Wednesday evening during summer, a rotating lineup of musicians entertains from 6-9 p.m. Guests may enjoy farm-to-table cuisine overlooking the Inn’s manicured garden or choose a table on the lawn and take advantage of cocktail service. The highly anticipated series begins June 7 with The Andrea Wolper Trio. The music continues with Hang ‘em High (June 14), “All That Jazz” with Michelle Oram (June 21) and Jack Mead and the 3rd Street Band (June 28). Robert Kopec and Liza Doolittle get things started in July with a performance on July 5. That is followed by The Gypsy Jazz Quintet (July 12), The Gabrielle Tranchina Quartet (July 19) and The Craig Graham Trio (July 26). August brings performances by Judi Silvano (Aug 2), The Gary Rixner Trio (Aug 9), The Glenn Heller Trio (Aug 16) and The Robert Kopec Quartet (Aug 23). Spencer and Nancy Reed headline a special Friday night Jazz on the Deck (Aug 25) to coincide with Wally Lake Fest. Thos Shipley closes out Jazz on The Deck on August 30.

Rooftop Concerts at Hotel Anthracite
Summer music in Carbondale hits new heights with the long-anticipated return of Rooftop Concerts at Hotel Anthracite. Once a month, popular bands will perform on the upper deck of the hotel’s parking garage. The summer party atmosphere will be accented by food and drink specials available to purchase. The series launches on July 1 with Northeast PA favorite Jeffrey James Band. The show from 6:30-9:30 p.m. is followed by Carbondale’s Fourth of July fireworks display giving concertgoers a front row seat to the pyrotechnics show.

“Our distinctive properties set the stage for an unforgettable experience, whether you’re overlooking the flowering gardens at The Settlers Inn, dining beside the falls at Glass, enjoying the urban street party setting of Hotel Anthracite or sitting on the lakeshore at Silver Birches,” explains Justine Genzlinger, CEO/Owner, Settlers Hospitality. “Stunning venues, delectable food and crowd-pleasing music, it’s really the perfect recipe for a quintessential summer evening.” Visit SettlersHospitality.com for more information.

Scranton City Pride Returns

Every year, volunteers help to preserve and enhance the beauty of Scranton through Scranton City Pride cleanups, plantings and beautification projects.

A project of Scranton Tomorrow, NeighborWorks of Northeastern Pennsylvania and United Neighborhood Centers (UNC) of Northeastern Pennsylvania, this year’s program will be held June 2 -11 in every section of the city.

Learn how you can join the cause! Visit ScrantonCityPride.org.