It is that delicious time of year again!  La Festa Italiana 2011 will officially take over Courthouse Square in Downtown Scranton from Saturday, September 2nd through Monday, September 5th.   It has become a wonderful Scranton tradition for the past 36 years and a great way to begin the new school year for both teachers and students.  La Festa is also a terrific way to celebrate Labor Day weekend in our area and remains...

First Friday Scranton’s 2011 Art Auction is coming!  This year’s auction will be held on Friday, April 8th, 2011 at the MAC Gallery, 123 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton. Proceeds from the art auction will benefit the non-profit, volunteer-driven First Friday Scranton organization and will help support their monthly art walks and local artistic initiatives. Please come and support those who have so generously donated...

Scranton’s Saint Patrick’s Day Parade is fast approaching!  It is time for those with Irish heritage to take pride in their lineage and it is also a time for those who may not actually be Irish to channel the enthusiasm that pours into the streets of Scranton once a year. 2011 marks the impressive 50th Anniversary of the event. The Saint Patrick’s Parade Association was formed in 1962 as an offshoot...

The Rock United Battle of the Bands is just around the corner!  The event will be held at Whistles Pub & Eatery on Friday, October 1, 2010 to benefit the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties. Out of 21 bands, 8 have been selected to compete for: a profile in Electric City, an interview on an Entercom radio station, a photo shoot by Michael Straub, 3 hours of studio time and a cash prize.  The official bands...

La Festa Italiana, Northeastern Pennsylvania’s largest celebration of culture and cuisine, returns to downtown Scranton Labor Day Weekend, September 4-6, 2010, on Courthouse Square. At the end of each summer, visitors from across the state visit downtown Scranton to get an authentic taste of Italian food and traditions. More than 60 vendors will offer a wide variety of the finest Italian cuisine, cooked and served...

Nada & Co., 137 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, will celebrate its 20th anniversary this week with an additional 20% reduction on all sale merchandise. Nada & Co. opened its doors on July 27, 1990. The store plans a year-long celebration of its 20 years of bringing sophisticated style to Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 20% reduction on all sale merchandise, which lasts through July 31, is only the first of Nada’s...