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Movie Meow: ‘Hand that Rocks’ lacks grit, thrills of original version

No doubt one of the top 10 quintessential thrillers of the 1980’s and 1990’s, released in 1992, standing alongside classics ...
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Movie Meow: ‘Primate’ is like ‘Cujo,’ in another time, place

Did you know that, out of the 50 states, the only one not to contain the rabies virus is Hawaii? Where is the new horror ...
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Marquis Art & Frame to debut exhibit from new pencil artist Bob Shafer

“Fresh Design: Bob Shafer Unveiled” is will open at Marquis Art & Frame on Friday, March 21, and will be displayed through April 25. WILKES-BARRE — A new art exhibition to open inside Marquis Art & ...
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Locals Only: Jeremy Edge gets ready to release ‘The Black Sheep’

The Jeremy Edge Project, coming off three new singles, has more shows and music planned for 2025. The Jeremy Edge Project is an eclectic modern rock band, utilizing hard rock influences as well as ...
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Bar Association honors retiring committee members

The Wilkes-Barre Law & Library – Luzerne County Bar Association recently recognized Atty. C. David Pedri and Atty. Rachel Olszewski for their service on the Association’s Executive Committee for two ...
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Take-out Clarks Summit: Three New Restaurants in a Row

Three restaurants have opened right in a row on Northern Boulevard in Clarks Summit: Jimmy John’s, Benny’s, and Jalapeño’s. Ordering at Jalepeno’s, Benny’s Clarks Summit, and Jimmy John’s Chorizo ...
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The Many NEPA Food & Drink Adventures of Gabby

Salmon Teriyaki Rice Bowl and Coconut Milk Tea from WaFu Ramen & Rice Bowls in Scranton. One thing about me…I love good food and good drinks. Thankfully, I live in Northeastern Pennsylvania, where ...
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Enjoy Sunday Funday with Brunch and Brew at The Hive Taphouse

WILKES-BARRE – The Hive Taphouse, located at Mohegan Pennsylvania, is set to provide guests with a brand-new Sunday brunch option featuring mouthwatering bites, a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar and ...
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OK Go helped invent the viral video. 20 years later, virality has changed

LOS ANGELES — On a spring afternoon in 2005, the members of OK Go dressed up in tacky suits, gathered in front of a video camera and awkwardly danced their way into history. The band’s DIY single-shot ...
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Movie Meow: ‘A Merry Little Ex-mas’ cast brings genuine holly jolly to film

How is every boy’s teenage crush in 1995 Alicia Silverstone (“Clueless,” “Batman & Robin”), 49 years old today? Well, it happens to all of us, if we are lucky enough. “A Merry Little Ex-mas,” a ...
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A’tera 519 quietly opens at iconic Scranton address

Sheila Bonanno, Operations Director at Basalyga Hospitality, is refining fine dining at new restaurant and bar, A’tera 519 in Scranton. Basalyga Hospitality fully renovated the iconic building at 519 ...
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Movie Review: ‘Fist Fight’ full of awkward comedy

“Fist Fight” really wants to be a youthful, raunchy comedy in the worst way possible; if you’re not paying attention it kind of resembles one. At one point a little girl performs Big Sean’s “I Don’t ...