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 “Ten Best” lists that year. While hipster chubs everywhere have finally started to soften, Merritt and Co....

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 about? The Wall Street West project, begun roughly five years ago, aims to preserve the sanctity of the U.S. financial...

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 to see Matthews and Scarborough in the Electric City? It would be a great way to showcase our city and its role...

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 than a fan convention. I just touched down for six months of military training in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. The course I am attending...

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 My Style offers childrens clothes and accessories; favors for weddings, showers and parties; luggage and monogrammed...

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 (open ’til 9) www.alexandersspa.com * LAVISH – 600 Linden Street (570)558-2273 www.lavishskincare.com * Michael’s...