Archive for February, 2008

The Magnetic Fields- Distortion (Nonesuch)

In 1999, The Magnetic Fields released an ambitious three disc set called 69 Love Songs that, true to its name, contained 69 canciones de amor. Critics swooned over the Fields’ twisted Brill Building sensibilities and the sheer moxie of Magnetic mastermind Stephin Merritt, launching 69 onto many...
February 27th, 2008 | Featured | Read More

Wall Street West

The hub of the U.S. economy is located on Wall Street, New York, but some local community leaders are working to provide a safety net for New York’s economic institutions and to give Northeastern Pennsylvania a Wall Street of its own. Why not Rediscover Scranton for yourself and see what the buzz is...
February 25th, 2008 | Featured | Read More

Morning Joe eyeing Electric City

This morning on the MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” show Chris Matthews mentioned that he and Joe Scarborough should go to Pennsylvania during the seven weeks leading up to the primary here on April 22. The show has been broadcasting from different cities during the primary season. Wouldn’t it be interesting...
February 20th, 2008 | Downtown | Read More

The Office Convention, Scranton, and Perceptions.

It seems like so long ago that Michele Dempsey was chatting up the possibility of hosting an event in Scranton for “The Office” which was fresh off its Emmy win. I feel fortunate to have been privy to the event from concept to crescendo and I wanted to share why the event was so much more...
February 13th, 2008 | Downtown | Read More

Kiss My Style with Clarks Summit’s Megan Hughes

Why not shop local when you’re shopping online? Visit Kiss My Style, run by Clarks Summit’s Megan Hughes, an online boutique featuring a handcrafted of pieces like funky accessories, bags and purses, personalized tags, bath and body, hand knits, fun pouches and totes, unique jewelry and more. Kiss...
February 13th, 2008 | Downtown | Read More

Your downtown merchants have partnered to make Valentine’s Day gift giving easier for you!

On Wednesday, February 13th stores will stay opened until 8pm for all of your shopping needs. AND, for added convenience, there will be free trolley service between the stores every 20 minutes between 5pm and 8pm. Participating locations: * Alexander’s – 431 Lackawanna Avenue (570)341-5250...
February 13th, 2008 | Events | Read More