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Articles Archive for May 2010

Defrocked: Dictated Morality
May 30, 2010 | No Comment
Defrocked: Dictated Morality

Cross-posted from Muckmakers:

Tour Harkens to Early Days of ‘Electric City’
May 30, 2010 | No Comment
Tour Harkens to Early Days of ‘Electric City’

The city of Scranton has been through many changes over the years, but much of its architectural history still remains. The Lackawanna Historical Society will highlight many of these unique buildings in their summer architectural …

Jessup’s Annual “Race of the Saints” Retains Italian Roots
May 23, 2010 | No Comment
Jessup’s Annual “Race of the Saints” Retains Italian Roots

In Gubbio, Italy, Italians refer to Jessup as its “Citta Gemellata,” or “Twinned City.” On Saturday, May 29, it will be easy to see why they consider Jessup their sister as members of the St. …

Scranton Cultural Center Celebrates 80th Anniversary
May 23, 2010 | No Comment
Scranton Cultural Center Celebrates 80th Anniversary

SCRANTON – On a blue-lit stage surrounded by framed blueprints of the now historical building, members of the Scranton Cultural Center Board of Trustees, the Masonic Temple & Scottish Rite Cathedral Association, and many other …

Ancient Bronze Exhibit Glimpses Into Asian Culture
May 16, 2010 | No Comment
Ancient Bronze Exhibit Glimpses Into Asian Culture

When ancient civilizations leave no written history, all that may be left of their existence are artifacts that help us piece together who they were and how they lived their lives. The Everhart Museum will …

Three New Venues Join First Friday in Scranton
May 2, 2010 | No Comment
Three New Venues Join First Friday in Scranton

One of the keys to the success of the First Friday monthly art walks has been the ability of the program to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of downtown Scranton and include new venues and …