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Comic Brings Laughs to Scranton
October 10, 2010 | No Comment
Comic Brings Laughs to Scranton

If you’ve seen a local stand-up comedy show in Scranton, chances are you’ve seen Paul Spratt. While he’s only been performing for about two years, his dedication has founded a new comedy scene in the …

‘Pages’ Festival Made Scranton Place to Be
October 10, 2010 | No Comment
‘Pages’ Festival Made Scranton Place to Be

The second annual Pages & Places Book Festival on October 2 filled the streets of downtown Scranton with book lovers from across the country who attended discussion panels, book signings, and other literary activities throughout …

Comic Book Legend Al Williamson Remembered
October 3, 2010 | No Comment
Comic Book Legend Al Williamson Remembered

Many artists in the comic book industry are known for leaving their mark on the era in which they worked, but few are known for representing practically every era of the industry. That’s what made …

Nostaglia Fuels Metal Tour
October 3, 2010 | No Comment
Nostaglia Fuels Metal Tour

Special thanks to Megadeth and Roadrunner Records’ Blabbermouth for plugging this article on their respective websites.

Where was the thrash metal band Megadeth 20 years ago? About the same place they are now, except now they …

Dave Ellefson from Megadeth on Rejoining the Band, Rust In Peace, and a New Album
September 30, 2010 | No Comment
Dave Ellefson from Megadeth on Rejoining the Band, Rust In Peace, and a New Album

I conducted this interview with Dave Ellefson, founding bassist for Megadeth, to write an article to promote the band’s Jägermeister Fall Music Tour with Anthrax and Slayer. This historic tour would mark the first time …

Jason Miller Documentary Nears Completion
September 26, 2010 | No Comment
Jason Miller Documentary Nears Completion

Rebecca Ferris, like many people in Scranton, knew actor/playwright Jason Miller years before his untimely death in 2001. What puzzled her, though, was why the actor surrendered his virtually overnight national success for regional theater …