Provence tops for rosé wine, but other spots closing in
The Provence region of France was in the pink before it was cool, making rosés as its signature wine. Today, Provence has gained top billing in the rosé scene. But just about every wine region in the world has a rosé tradition, even though few were focused on rosé...
Nightmare Brewing Co.’s Glasgow smile a vibrant beer built on berries
Hey, everyone. It’s time for a history lesson. For the squeamish among you, know it’s going to get a little bit gory. Feel free to skip ahead a few paragraphs to read about beer. For the rest of you, we’re going to talk about the Glasgow smile, the Chelsea smile, the...
‘Elvis in Vegas’ is a gem of pop culture history
By DOUGLASS K. DANIEL, ASSOCIATED PRESS For the King of Rock 'n' Roll, the 1960s was a slow-moving abdication. Elvis Presley spent the better part of that decade appearing in one silly movie after another instead of performing live, a career strategy that tested the...
Haelos a top pick as Morrissey, Head and the Heart wobble
Haelos — ‘Any Random Kindness’ THE GOOD: British electronic outfit Haelos dodges the sophomore slump on “Any Random Kindness.” THE BAD: Not really. THE NITTY GRITTY: The group continues to be an amalgam of modern vibes and ’90s throwbacks. One detects echoes of...
Tamaqua coffee shop celebrates year of helping addiction recovery
BY JILL WHALEN The founder of Hope & Coffee proudly talked about how the shop has been changing lives for the better since opening a year ago. “We’re taking people and we’re giving them a second chance. We’re giving them a pathway into the community,” Lisa...
Retired librarian’s second act gives life to theater
BY BROOKE WILLIAMS Margie Young has been with the Dietrich Theater through it all. When she moved to the Tunkhannock area from Illinois about 20 years ago, an initiative to reopen the Dietrich was just in its beginnings. While Young had connections to Tunkhannock...
HS FOOTBALL: 85th Dream Game celebrated the stars one last time
The 2018 high school football season officially ended. Graduated star players stormed the scorching FieldTurf at John Henzes/Veterans Memorial Stadium on Thursday night and, with an early rush of adrenaline, gave the fans reminders of their stellar careers that...
RailRiders notes: Heller, Espinal, Frazier, homers
Heller’s setback, Espinal’s injury, Frazier’s defense and homer, after homer, after homer — here are some notes from the RailRiders’ homestand. Heller hopeful for quick return Ben Heller would rather be pitching, but considering where he’s coming from, hearing he had...
Behind the scenes at the Hazleton Athlete of the Week banquet
"Good Sports" is a new podcast and web series featuring Hazleton Standard-Speaker Sports Editor Dave Seamon and SSPTV Sports Director Ken Cara. Check out the latest episode below, in which the guys visit the Standard-Speaker's Athlete of the Week banquet and check out...
The plan for Deivi Garcia
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The newest RailRider took things pretty easy Thursday. Deivi Garcia played catch, got in some running with teammate Raynel Espinal, and shagged fly balls during batting practice before the team's game in Syracuse. He won't make his Triple-A debut...
A Diary of a Cheeky Chick: Breaking Boundaries
Dear Diary, Sorry I have been MIA this week. I may or may not have been locked up in an imaginary sex tower with my bunny for the past seven days… umm reading that back has a serious bestiality vibe, so let me clarify: my bunny is a man. A beautiful, funny, tattooed,...
Going somewhere new
Perhaps it was a social media meme, but the suggestion to try something new every summer was planted in my head in June. Last month, I found myself sitting with my children and my daughter’s boyfriend at Mountain Springs Arena in Shartlesville, Berks County, for...
How animals enhance our lives
Think of how each of your pets have enhanced your life. They all leave paw prints on our hearts for a variety of reasons. It could be an event, characteristic, relationship, etc. The great thing is that each pet enriches our life in a different, positive way. There...
Out&About at Corn and Clam Slam Carnival
The William Walker Hose Company in Mayfield hosted its annual Corn and Clam Slam Carnival. The three-day event features various bands, rides and games and more. [gallery link="file" columns="1" size="large"...
Audobon app makes it easy to identify birds on the wing
Summertime means spending more time outdoors and leaving more windows open when you’re indoors. Combine this increased exposure to nature with the natural migration patterns of many birds, and the season is ideal for watching our feathered friends. The name Audobon...