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War Is Good for Scranton Jazz Festival
July 31, 2011 | No Comment
War Is Good for Scranton Jazz Festival

War may have made their indelible mark on the American music scene in the ‘60s and ‘70s, yet they are still as vibrant and relevant as ever, celebrating their 40th anniversary of the band on …

TradesBowl Founder Has Constructive Mission
July 31, 2011 | No Comment
TradesBowl Founder Has Constructive Mission

When Alan Masters started working independently as a painter, he had already come a long way in his life. In August of 2010, he decided to make a bold move that would take his career …

“Dylan Dog” Adaptation “Dead” in the Water
July 31, 2011 | No Comment
“Dylan Dog” Adaptation “Dead” in the Water

I may already be too late, as the DVD and Blu-ray hit stores July 26, but if I prevent even just one person from seeing “Dylan Dog: Dead of Night,” I feel that I have …

Opening Doors Through Progressive Faith
July 31, 2011 | No Comment
Opening Doors Through Progressive Faith

With a church on almost every corner, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in downtown Scranton may seem like any other house of worship in the city. But one distinct difference not only sets it apart from …

Rabbi: Changing Attitudes in Religion Healthy
July 31, 2011 | No Comment
Rabbi: Changing Attitudes in Religion Healthy

Temple Hesed may be Scranton’s oldest Jewish congregation, but they pride themselves on their modern and progressive stances on many issues, including the acceptance of gays and lesbians.
Following a month since same-sex marriages were legalized …

Motley Crue’s Mick Mars Focused on Music, Not Lifestyle
July 24, 2011 | No Comment
Motley Crue’s Mick Mars Focused on Music, Not Lifestyle

Heavy metal icons Motley Crue are known worldwide for embracing the wildest of rock n’ roll lifestyles, but all that founding guitarist Mick Mars wants to be remembered for is his diehard dedication to his …