Chalk one up for the free market economy in Scranton. GreenSpace Properties LLC was the high bidder for the former East Intermediate School in the Hill Section. Cliff Melberger of Diversified Information Technologies fame and Paul Mansour of The Carlisle Group were the two highest bidders. Melberger’s company GreenSpace Properties is planning 35 studio and loft-style apartments with a fitness center, wifi, and all...

Last year Sal Schiavone went to see Mayor Doherty give the state of the city address at The Chamber of Commerce. The mayor focused on the progress we have made in the city and even greater things to come. At that time the Southern Union building was nearing completion, plans for a new medical school were being made and the tree house was coming to life in Nay Aug. The mayor said what made the progress at Nay Aug significant...

Ever ask someone to lunch at Coney Island and get, “Which one? Baseball Coney Island or the one with the hot dog on the guy’s arm?” First off, I know I should have some allegiance to a particular Coney Island but I like them both. I like going to baseball Coney Island, grabbing the Union News, and enjoying a few dogs, no onions. My girlfriend is a world famous food snob and refuses to eat at baseball...

Not all of us have the chance to go to New Orleans to experience the true spirit and festivities of Mardi Gras. So why not celebrate the tradition close to home where you won’t spend a fortune and you don’t have to jump on a plane? So come and experience Mardi Gras – Scranton style! And for only $50, you can attend Mardi Gras right here in Scranton AND support a GREAT cause! Keep Reading

The Upcoming Power Trip – Many utility price caps are set to expire in 2009-2010 and will result in higher energy costs. Information on ways to save energy and tax dollars can be extremely helpful in the face of upcoming utility deregulation. There will be a significant shock to the bottom line of most businesses. Learn More Here.

In years of listening to Marah records, I’ve never picked up on a religious theme, so it seems odd to note several holy allusions on their sixth and latest album- starting with the album title itself. Angels Of Destruction! comes with a rockin’ title track that does a stellar job of channeling sticky-fingered Stones of the early 70′s… and while there’s nothing holy about that, brown sugar,...