What better way to experience the beauty of the Northeastern Pennsylvania than by bike. Leadership Lackawannna and the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority have partnered to present the Heritage Explorer Bike Tour on Saturday, June 5, beginning in Mellow Park, Peckville, PA. Riders can choose from four routes of 5, 10, 20 or 40-plus miles. The Archbald Limited route (5 miles) is perfect for beginners while families will...

POWER! Scranton will hold a Member Recruitment Night on May 17, from 6–8 p.m. at Jack’s Draft House, 802 Prescott Ave., Scranton. You can sample new Budweiser products and participate in the business card raffle to win great prizes. Bring a non-member for an opportunity to win more prizes. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Cadillac. RSVP at rsvp@rediscoverscranton.com.

The last First Friday of 2009 featured some great holiday-themed local art at galleries and businesses around downtown Scranton. You could browse children’s artwork at the Electric City Tattoo Gallery, hear selections from “The Christmas Dog” at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church or enjoy “A Collection of Sleighs” at the MAC Gallery. Check out our photo gallery below for a full wrap-up of...

It’s been some time in coming but the Lackawanna Avenue Bridge Project opened this morning with local officials on hand to cut the ribbon and open the bridge to traffic. View more pictures from the opening inside.

This Saturday, Dionysus Downtown, 244 Penn Ave., Scranton, will host a day-long Winefest from 1-9 p.m. Six flights of wines from around the world will be available. Taste for yourself how wines vary by region; experience the range of flavors that are found in different varietals. Tasting times are 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. iGourmet will participate, offering fine cheeses as a compliment to the wines. Tickets are...

You can’t tell fall has begun by looking at the line up for the First Friday Scranton art walk scheduled for this Friday, Oct. 2. It’s packed with 28 venues across (and outside) downtown. Unique for October, Duffy Accessories, 218 Linden St., will be hosting a Literary Look-alike Contest with a chance to vote for your favorite look-alike. Performing at Outrageous, 515 Center St., will be local long-form improv...