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Mohegan Arena "graduating" to headline acts " Manilow, Paisley, Journey
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (329+ words) Journey will return to the arena on Friday, Nov. 6, for its Final Frontier Tour. The upcoming Barry Manilow concert is on schedule for July 1 at Mohegan Arena. Bill O'Boyle | Times Leader WILKES-BARRE TWP. " With graduation ceremonies almost over at Mohegan…...
Pochettino says no Americans among top 100 players, yet US can win World Cup
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (770+ words) By Ronald Blum AP Sports Writer United States coach Mauricio Pochettino reacts during the first half of Saturday's friendly against Germany in Chicago. Mauricio Pochettino was blunt in his assessment of American soccer talent. "We are USA and competing against…...
Hurricanes head home with momentum for Stanley Cup Final
2+ hour, 45+ min ago (787+ words) By Aaron Beard AP Sports Writer Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal scored twice in a Game 4 victory that evened the Stanley Cup Final 2-2 with the Golden Knights. Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi replaced Frederik Andersen in net for Game 4. Coach Rod Brind'Amour…...
Test Kitchen: Exploring okra" is it better to just embrace the "goo?
5+ hour, 27+ min ago (413+ words) MT cooked okra with garlic, onions, tomato paste and a splash of lemon juice, first saut'ing the okra slices in olive oil. The saut'ing was an attempt to reduce the mucilage in the okra, but was that a good idea…...
Library news, week of June 11, 2026
5+ hour, 29+ min ago (570+ words) Friday Movie Matinee: "A Place in the Sun," 1 to 3 p. m. June 12, a free screening in the Reading Room of the Osterhout Free Library, 71 South Franklin St. , Wilkes-Barre. Join us to watch this 1951 movie about a poor boy (Montgomery Clift) who gets…...
What's Up, NEPA? " Week of Thursday, June 11, 2026
8+ hour, 1+ min ago (782+ words) King's College Head Coach Bernie Kachinko's annual girls' volleyball camp will be held from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. July 6 through 9 in the Scandlon Gymnasium. The camp is open to girls entering grades eight through 12. Visit the King's College athletics website for information. Any…...
Politics and sport collide at biggest World Cup in history
1+ day, 13+ min ago (1083+ words) By James Robson AP Soccer Writer A dancer performs along Reforma Avenue in Mexico City on Saturday ahead of the FIFA World Cup. A woman holds a flag and poster during a protest Sunday in reaction to FIFA's ban of…...
What's Up, NEPA? " Week of Monday, June 8, 2026
21+ hour, 50+ min ago (270+ words) Lasagna Dinner at Ss. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church school hall, Wilkes-Barre; take-out only; pick-ups are 4 to 7 p. m. Wednesday, June 10. Pre-orders are strongly encouraged. Dinners are $15 and include two-meat lasagna, garden salad, bread, and dessert. Place your order by calling the…...
Wilkes University's Sordoni Art Gallery celebrates Summer of Pride
23+ hour, 24+ min ago (396+ words) Mrs. Kasha Davis, known for her time on Ru Paul's Drag Race, will explore the intersections of drag, community, and resilience in an "Art in Context Lecture' at 6 p. m. Wednesday, July 15. "PULSE Nightclub: 49 Elegies' by artist John Gutoskey honors and commemorates…...
Spurs are undaunted on the road at the Knicks
1+ day, 12+ min ago (777+ words) By Stephen Whyno AP Sports Writer San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots over New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during second half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday. Game 4 is Wednesday in New York. NEW YORK " Victor…...