Every October, a wave of literary appreciation and indulgence makes its way to the Electric City. Inspiring the renewed love of reading is a book, chosen well in advance to appeal to the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. 2009 is no different, as the latest edition of Scranton Reads is now underway. This year’s book is the widely-acclaimed nonfiction work by Tim O’Brien, entitled The Things They Carried. The book...

Scranton’s legendary Rooftop Party will return on Friday, June 5, from 5:30-8 p.m. on the top floor of the Casey Parking Garage at the corner of Lackawanna and Adams avenues. The event will feature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and live music by Music for Models. Any downtown bars or restaurants that would like to help out and donate food samples or bartenders for the event should contact Kristie Dorunda at 348-9185...

The  Green Ridge Library, Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, will hold a Green Fair on Thursday, April 23, from 5-7 p.m. with Earth Day activities for children and young adults, including: Judging of the Green House Challenge (submit a house crafted from recycled materials and win a prize) Recycling relay race Craft project: planting flower seeds Dessert: “Worms in Dirt” Eco-friendly raffle prizes Call for more...