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...

While the weather outside may be turning damp and rainy, the local theater scene is set to heat up with the start of the winter months. November will see a slate of exciting productions brighten up the Electric City, so take a look and grab a show when the curtain comes up… Vintage Theater presents “Pride and Prejudice” Among the many groups and companies assembling their lineups is Scranton’s Vintage Theater,...

After enjoying the sights and sounds of First Friday, take a quick shot up the hill to enjoy some truly unique music when the world-renowned African Children’s Choir performs at the Hickory Street United Methodist Church, 435 Hickory Street in Scranton’s Hill Section, on Friday evening, November 6, at 7 p.m. Composed of children from various African nations, the choir is stopping in Scranton as part of their current...

Following up on our list of the area’s best Haunted Houses, today we bring you a rundown of Halloween activities for the over-21 crowd at bars and nightclubs in and around the Electric City. Kildare’s will be hosting their “Kill”dare’s Haunted Pub Party on October 31. Featuring a $1,000 grand prize for the best costume, Bud Light pool table for second place, and a Bud Light foosball table for third place. Drink...

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...

With Halloween season creeping up, everyone is on the lookout for a haunting and harrowing experience to enjoy. Let our guide to the best haunted houses, trails, and hayrides in the Electric City and beyond help you find a great Halloween destination this month. Dracula’s Forest- A Northeast PA classic, this haunted hayride runs every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night in October. Psychic Theater- located...