Google has made an interesting proposition to cities across the United States – the company will provide ultra-high speed fiber networks in trial cities as part of the project Google Fiber. A movement is underway to bring Google Fiber to Scranton, the Electric City, that organizers have called The Fiber City. The Fiber City has launched a website, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube pages, in the hopes that, the more...

The March First Friday art walk is set for Friday, March 5, from 6-9 p.m. in downtown Scranton. This month, a number of venues will be displaying student art, including the Scranton Times-Tribune, 149 Penn Ave., with “Art For All Seasons,” an exhibition by local students. Duffy Accessories, 218 Linden St., will host an exhibit titled “Mystery March,” featuring art by B Curious; Duffy will also offer paintings,...

There isn’t much time left to plan your New Year’s Eve. Luckily First Night Scranton organizers have already planned your celebration. Here’s a rundown of everything that’s going on next Thursday. First Night Scranton 2010 will run from 6 p.m. to midnight on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009. Admission buttons cost $10 if purchased before Dec. 25 and $12 after Dec. 25. Children under 5 and seniors over 65...

As the holiday season kicks into high gear, be sure to check out the downtown shopping scene in Scranton for gifts of all sorts. From the conventional to the unconventional, the practical to the extravagant, the always-developing downtown shopping scene offers something for everyone. In celebration of the 12 days of Christmas, we present 12 gifts ideas for most everyone on your shopping list, plus one post-Christmas gift...

During last Friday’s First Friday Scranton, many local art lovers received their introduction to a newly opened downtown artspace, the ArtWorks Gallery at 503 Lackawanna Ave. Artworks is a community art center with an exhibition space, art studio and multi-purpose room. The gallery is “dedicated to helping individuals explore their creative potential and expand their horizons” and plans to offer art...

The December First Friday, scheduled for Friday, Dec. 4, will cap a great year for local art and music with 25 downtown business participating in this month’s art walk. Several venues will host holiday-themed displays including a Children’s Holiday Art Show at The Electric City Tattoo Gallery, 620 Spruce St., with children’s art from the Howard Gardner School for Discovery; a holiday exhibit and music by The...