Out & About – North Pocono Fireworks Extravaganza
Out & About at the North Pocono Minisink Lions Club Fireworks Extravaganza at North Pocono High School Football Stadium, Moscow.
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North Pocono Fireworks
From left: Joe Jr., Joe and Luanne Cardillo of Dunmore at the North Pocono Minisink Lions Club Fireworks Extravaganza at North Pocono High School Football Stadium, 97 Bochicchio Blvd, Covington Twp.. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
North Pocono Fireworks
Bethany and Brian Shaffer of Moscow at the North Pocono Minisink Lions Club Fireworks Extravaganza at North Pocono High School Football Stadium, 97 Bochicchio Blvd, Covington Twp.. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
North Pocono Fireworks
Elise, left, and Michelle Belavitz of Moscow at the North Pocono Minisink Lions Club Fireworks Extravaganza at North Pocono High School Football Stadium, 97 Bochicchio Blvd, Covington Twp.. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
North Pocono Fireworks
Nicole Thomas and Jacob Koch of Scranton at the North Pocono Minisink Lions Club Fireworks Extravaganza at North Pocono High School Football Stadium, 97 Bochicchio Blvd, Covington Twp.. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
North Pocono Fireworks
Michael and Izzabella Hart of Gouldsboro at the North Pocono Minisink Lions Club Fireworks Extravaganza at North Pocono High School Football Stadium, 97 Bochicchio Blvd, Covington Twp.. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
North Pocono Fireworks
John and Denise Cox with Austin DePalma, all of Scranton at the North Pocono Minisink Lions Club Fireworks Extravaganza at North Pocono High School Football Stadium, 97 Bochicchio Blvd, Covington Twp.. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
North Pocono Fireworks
Brooke Hebden, of Greenfield Township, left, and cousin Olivia Hebden, of Scranton at the North Pocono Minisink Lions Club Fireworks Extravaganza at North Pocono High School Football Stadium, 97 Bochicchio Blvd, Covington Twp.. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
North Pocono Fireworks
Marilynn and Gary Schommer of Jefferson Twp. at the North Pocono Minisink Lions Club Fireworks Extravaganza at North Pocono High School Football Stadium, 97 Bochicchio Blvd, Covington Twp.. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Brian Fulton has been the librarian at The Times-Tribune for the past 15 years. On his blog, Historically Hip, he writes about the great concerts, plays/musicals and celebrity happenings that have taken place throughout NEPA. He is also the co-host of the local history podcast, Historically Hip. He competed and was crowned grand champion on an episode of NPR quiz show “Ask Me Another.” Contact: bfulton@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9140; or @TTPagesPast
Out & About – Peach Music Festival
Out & About at the Peach Music Festival at Montage Mountain Resort, Scranton.
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Peach Music Festival
Kristina and Anthony Otero of Asbury Park, N.J. at the Peach Music Festival at Montage Mountain Resort, Scranton. Sean McKeag/Staff Photographer
Peach Music Festival
Shannon Fischer, left and Carey Bartuoo, both of Harrisburg at the Peach Music Festival at Montage Mountain Resort, Scranton. Sean McKeag/Staff Photographer
Peach Music Festival
John Warren, left, and Mike Mayett, both of Massena, N.Y. at the Peach Music Festival at Montage Mountain Resort, Scranton. Sean McKeag/Staff Photographer
Peach Music Festival
Katrina Kilpack of Camdenton, Mo., and Chris Amato, of Sparta Twp., N.J. at the Peach Music Festival at Montage Mountain Resort, Scranton. Sean McKeag/Staff Photographer
Peach Music Festival
From left: Lauren Casterlin of Mechanicville, N.Y.; Paula DiPace, of Port Richey, Fla.; and Christine Sweeney of Mechanicville at the Peach Music Festival at Montage Mountain Resort, Scranton. Sean McKeag/Staff Photographer
Brian Fulton has been the librarian at The Times-Tribune for the past 15 years. On his blog, Historically Hip, he writes about the great concerts, plays/musicals and celebrity happenings that have taken place throughout NEPA. He is also the co-host of the local history podcast, Historically Hip. He competed and was crowned grand champion on an episode of NPR quiz show “Ask Me Another.” Contact: bfulton@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9140; or @TTPagesPast
Out & About – Yoga on the Roof
Out & About at Yoga on the Roof at Electric City Parking Garage, 300 Spruce St., Scranton.
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Yoga on the Roof
Charlene Roll, left, and Kim Rosen-Hess, both of Moscow at Yoga on the Roof at Electric City Parking Garage, 300 Spruce St., Scranton. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Yoga on the Roof
Ryan and Janelle Tench of Dalton at Yoga on the Roof at Electric City Parking Garage, 300 Spruce St., Scranton. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Yoga on the Roof
Jeanine and John Dorunda of Waterford, Conn. at Yoga on the Roof at Electric City Parking Garage, 300 Spruce St., Scranton. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Yoga on the Roof
From left: Ellie Saunders, Farina Khan and Kate O’Brien, all of Clarks Summit at Yoga on the Roof at Electric City Parking Garage, 300 Spruce St., Scranton. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Yoga on the Roof
Kaitlin McConnell of Mayfield, left, and Lily Mackarey of Archbald at Yoga on the Roof at Electric City Parking Garage, 300 Spruce St., Scranton. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Yoga on the Roof
Michelle Marchetti of Exeter, left, and Margaret Heffers of Pittston at Yoga on the Roof at Electric City Parking Garage, 300 Spruce St., Scranton. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Yoga on the Roof
From left: Sandy Pagnani of South Abington Twp., Kathleen Nazar of Clarks Summit and Dianne Mitchell of Factoryville at Yoga on the Roof at Electric City Parking Garage, 300 Spruce St., Scranton. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Yoga on the Roof
Tom Casey of Scranton and Jessica Bachman of Clarks Summit at Yoga on the Roof at Electric City Parking Garage, 300 Spruce St., Scranton. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Brian Fulton has been the librarian at The Times-Tribune for the past 15 years. On his blog, Historically Hip, he writes about the great concerts, plays/musicals and celebrity happenings that have taken place throughout NEPA. He is also the co-host of the local history podcast, Historically Hip. He competed and was crowned grand champion on an episode of NPR quiz show “Ask Me Another.” Contact: bfulton@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9140; or @TTPagesPast
Out & About – Pride at the Ritz Drag Show
Out & About at the Pride at the Ritz Drag Show at the Ritz Theater & Performing Arts Center, Scranton.
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Pride at the Ritz
Frankie Lettieri of Old Forge and Christine Olmo of Taylor at the Pride at the Ritz Drag Show at the Ritz Theater & Performing Arts Center, Scranton. Jake Danna Stevens/Staff Photographer
Pride at the Ritz
From left: Molly and Tricia Dougherty, Nori Zaccheo and Patrick Dougherty, all of Scranton at the Pride at the Ritz Drag Show at the Ritz Theater & Performing Arts Center, Scranton. Jake Danna Stevens/Staff Photographer
Pride at the Ritz
From left: Gunny and Emily Tunis with Lori Madigan, all of Scranton at the Pride at the Ritz Drag Show at the Ritz Theater & Performing Arts Center, Scranton. Jake Danna Stevens/Staff Photographer
Pride at the Ritz
Elizabeth Jones of Jermyn and Marty Leff of Dalton at the Pride at the Ritz Drag Show at the Ritz Theater & Performing Arts Center, Scranton. Jake Danna Stevens/Staff Photographer
Pride at the Ritz
Nina Olmedo of Olyphant, left, and Carole Mason of Scranton at the Pride at the Ritz Drag Show at the Ritz Theater & Performing Arts Center, Scranton. Jake Danna Stevens/Staff Photographer
Pride at the Ritz
Madison Reed of Dickson City, left, and Karina Lynn of Scranton at the Pride at the Ritz Drag Show at the Ritz Theater & Performing Arts Center, Scranton. Jake Danna Stevens/Staff Photographer
Pride at the Ritz
From left: Jasper, Amanda and Angelica DeJesus of Scranton at the Pride at the Ritz Drag Show at the Ritz Theater & Performing Arts Center, Scranton. Jake Danna Stevens/Staff Photographer
Brian Fulton has been the librarian at The Times-Tribune for the past 15 years. On his blog, Historically Hip, he writes about the great concerts, plays/musicals and celebrity happenings that have taken place throughout NEPA. He is also the co-host of the local history podcast, Historically Hip. He competed and was crowned grand champion on an episode of NPR quiz show “Ask Me Another.” Contact: bfulton@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9140; or @TTPagesPast
Out & About – 71st Annual Athlete of Week Program
Out & About at the Times-Tribune and ESPN Radio’s 71st Annual Athlete of the Week Ceremony at the Theater at North, 1538 N. Main Ave., Scranton.
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Athlete of the Week
From left: Marc, Marc Jr., Gianna and Kate Russo of Scranton at the Times-Tribune and ESPN Radio’s 71st Annual Athlete of the Week Ceremony at the Theater at North, 1538 N. Main Ave., Scranton. Jake Danna Stevens/Staff Photographer
Athlete of the Week
From left: Madison, Ryan, Jill and Kaci Kranson of Scranton at the Times-Tribune and ESPN Radio’s 71st Annual Athlete of the Week Ceremony at the Theater at North, 1538 N. Main Ave., Scranton. Jake Danna Stevens/Staff Photographer
Athlete of the Week
From left: Doug, Jake and Ann Millan at the Times-Tribune and ESPN Radio’s 71st Annual Athlete of the Week Ceremony at the Theater at North, 1538 N. Main Ave., Scranton. Jake Danna Stevens/Staff Photographer
Athlete of the Week
From left: Kris, Lacey and Jeff Danilovitz of Moosic at the Times-Tribune and ESPN Radio’s 71st Annual Athlete of the Week Ceremony at the Theater at North, 1538 N. Main Ave., Scranton. Jake Danna Stevens/Staff Photographer
Athlete of the Week
From left: Mike, Valerie, Mike and Matt Show of Clarks Summit at the Times-Tribune and ESPN Radio’s 71st Annual Athlete of the Week Ceremony at the Theater at North, 1538 N. Main Ave., Scranton. Jake Danna Stevens/Staff Photographer
Athlete of the Week
From left: Marjorie, Mark, Maranda, Mariah and McKenzie Runco of Olyphant at the Times-Tribune and ESPN Radio’s 71st Annual Athlete of the Week Ceremony at the Theater at North, 1538 N. Main Ave., Scranton. Jake Danna Stevens/Staff Photographer
Brian Fulton has been the librarian at The Times-Tribune for the past 15 years. On his blog, Historically Hip, he writes about the great concerts, plays/musicals and celebrity happenings that have taken place throughout NEPA. He is also the co-host of the local history podcast, Historically Hip. He competed and was crowned grand champion on an episode of NPR quiz show “Ask Me Another.” Contact: bfulton@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9140; or @TTPagesPast
Out & About – Juneteenth Jubliee at Black Scranton Project
Out & About at the Juneteenth Jubilee at the Black Scranton Project Center for Arts and Culture, 1902 N. Main Ave., Scranton.
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Juneteenth Jubilee
Camielle, left, and Shavon Ferguson of Kingston at the Juneteenth Jubilee at the Black Scranton Project Center for Arts and Culture, 1902 N. Main Ave., Scranton. Christopher Dolan/Staff Photographer
Juneteenth Jubilee
From left: Kim Spencer of Tobyhanna, Cecelia Monroe of Scranton and Yasin Richardson of Tobyhanna at the Juneteenth Jubilee at the Black Scranton Project Center for Arts and Culture, 1902 N. Main Ave., Scranton. Christopher Dolan/Staff Photographer
Juneteenth Jubilee
William Alayo and Shakira O’Kane, both of Swiftwater, at the Juneteenth Jubilee at the Black Scranton Project Center for Arts and Culture, 1902 N. Main Ave., Scranton. Christopher Dolan/Staff Photographer
Juneteenth Jubilee
Conor Nealon of Duryea, left, and Willie Smith of Scranton at the Juneteenth Jubilee at the Black Scranton Project Center for Arts and Culture, 1902 N. Main Ave., Scranton. Christopher Dolan/Staff Photographer
Juneteenth Jubilee
From left: Amber Viola of Scranton, Brenda Johnson of Gouldsboro and Rupel Perkins of New Cumberland at the Juneteenth Jubilee at the Black Scranton Project Center for Arts and Culture, 1902 N. Main Ave., Scranton. Christopher Dolan/Staff Photographer
Brian Fulton has been the librarian at The Times-Tribune for the past 15 years. On his blog, Historically Hip, he writes about the great concerts, plays/musicals and celebrity happenings that have taken place throughout NEPA. He is also the co-host of the local history podcast, Historically Hip. He competed and was crowned grand champion on an episode of NPR quiz show “Ask Me Another.” Contact: bfulton@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9140; or @TTPagesPast
Out & About – Villa Capri Cruisers Father’s Day Car Show
Out & About at the Villa Capri Cruisers Father’s Day Car Show at Nay Aug Park, 500 Arthur Ave., Scranton.
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Car Show
Frank Miller and Aeryana Manning of Clarks Summit at the Villa Capri Cruisers Father’s Day Car Show at Nay Aug Park, 500 Arthur Ave., Scranton. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Car Show
From left: Christopher, Bria, Michael and Hope Stone of Scranton at the Villa Capri Cruisers Father’s Day Car Show at Nay Aug Park, 500 Arthur Ave., Scranton. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Car Show
Wyatt, left, and Jim Yucas of Avoca at the Villa Capri Cruisers Father’s Day Car Show at Nay Aug Park, 500 Arthur Ave., Scranton. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Car Show
Hailey and Tomas Martin of Scranton at the Villa Capri Cruisers Father’s Day Car Show at Nay Aug Park, 500 Arthur Ave., Scranton. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Car Show
Dominic and Michele Rinaldi of South Abington Twp. at the Villa Capri Cruisers Father’s Day Car Show at Nay Aug Park, 500 Arthur Ave., Scranton. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Car Show
Frank and Dana Marmo of Old Forge at the Villa Capri Cruisers Father’s Day Car Show at Nay Aug Park, 500 Arthur Ave., Scranton. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Car Show
From left: Amanda Spencer, Lou Taroli and Angie Kostak, all of Avoca at the Villa Capri Cruisers Father’s Day Car Show at Nay Aug Park, 500 Arthur Ave., Scranton. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Car Show
Eddie Falcone of Dallas, left, and Ed Falcone of Mehoopany at the Villa Capri Cruisers Father’s Day Car Show at Nay Aug Park, 500 Arthur Ave., Scranton. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Brian Fulton has been the librarian at The Times-Tribune for the past 15 years. On his blog, Historically Hip, he writes about the great concerts, plays/musicals and celebrity happenings that have taken place throughout NEPA. He is also the co-host of the local history podcast, Historically Hip. He competed and was crowned grand champion on an episode of NPR quiz show “Ask Me Another.” Contact: bfulton@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9140; or @TTPagesPast
A look back: Holiday Inn Scranton
On Saturday, July 3 Times-Tribune reporter Jim Lockwood wrote how local developer John Basalyga purchased the Red Carpet Inn at the corner of Franklin Avenue and Mulberry Street in Scranton. The Red Carpet Inn started out as a Holiday Inn when it opened back in 1963.
You can read about Basalyga’s plans for the property here – https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/business/basalyga-buys-rundown-red-carpet-inn-suites-in-downtown-scranton/article_e1595eee-cf14-58af-b64f-eed28ad06aa6.html
Here are few images from our archives dealing with the Holiday Inn –
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- Progress in the construction of the new Holiday Inn Motel can be seen in view from sixth floor of Scranton State General Hospital across Mulberry St. and Franklin Ave. on June 5, 1963. One of the sections of bedroom units can be seen in background. Steel is about completed for building at right which will house office, restaurant, meeting rooms and other facilities. TIMES-TRIBUNE ARCHIVES
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- George Homich, innkeeper of Holiday Inn in Scranton, prepares to cut motel’s first anniversary cake on Aug. 20, 1964. Looking on from left: M.D. Evans, secretary-treasurer of Central Atlantic Corp, which operates the motel; Atty. Edwin Presser, v-p and general consel of Central Atlantic; and Lloyd Kramer, clerk at the local motel who baked the cake. TIMES-TRIBUNE ARCHIVES
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- Guest of the Holiday Inn are enjoying the motel’s pool on Aug. 30, 1969. The motel is across the street from the Scranton State General Hospital. TIMES-TRIBUNE ARCHIVES
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- An agreement apparently has been reached for the sale of the sprawling Best Western Motel on Mulberry Street and Franklin Avenue in Scranton on Jan 24, 1985 to a corporation created by United Penn Bank of Wilkes-Barre. TIMES-TRIBUNE ARCHIVES
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- The University Inn at Franklin Avenue and Mulberry Street, as seen on Nov. 9, 1985, has undergone $1 million renovation since the former Holiday Inn was taken over by Southern Tier Management of New York state. TIMES-TRIBUNE ARCHIVES
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- Muhammad Ali, responds to question from the floor at news conference held Thursday Nov 9, 1972 at the Holiday Inn. Session was called to promote Ali’s appearance in the ring Saturday night in Scranton. Times-Tribune Archives
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- Ground is broken at Mulberry St. and Franklin Ave. on Nov. 21, 1962 for 150 unit Holiday Inn Motel to be built and operated by Central Atlantic Corp., Jacksonville, Florida. Taking part in ceremony, from left: Edwin Presser, v-p and general counsel for Central Atlantic; Gordon Evans, members of Scranton Redevelopment Authority; Thomas L. Moran, SRA Chairman’ George W. Thomas, president of Central Atlantic; and Scranton Mayor William Schmidt. TIMES-TRIBUNE ARCHIVES
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- Aerial view of the Holiday Inn at the corner of Mulberry St. and Frankin Ave. on Oct. 16, 1963. TIMES-TRIBUNE ARCHIVES
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- This is a hospital patient’s view of the new $2 million Holiday Inn Motel, Mulberry St. and Franklin Ave. Photo was taken from Scranton State General Hospital, across Mulberry St. on Aug 6, 1963. Target date for opening motel units is Aug. 15 and construction official said that it is expected that some of 148 units will be ready at that time. However, larger building at right, which will house the restaurant and lounge facilities will not be opened for another month. In center is partially completed swimiing pool. TIMES-TRIBUNE ARCHIVES
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- This is a hospital patient’s view of the new $2 million Holiday Inn Motel, Mulberry St. and Franklin Ave. Photo was taken from Scranton State General Hospital, across Mulberry St. on Aug 6, 1963. Target date for opening motel units is Aug. 15 and construction official said that it is expected that some of 148 units will be ready at that time. In center is partially completed swimiing pool. TIMES-TRIBUNE ARCHIVES
Brian Fulton has been the librarian at The Times-Tribune for the past 15 years. On his blog, Historically Hip, he writes about the great concerts, plays/musicals and celebrity happenings that have taken place throughout NEPA. He is also the co-host of the local history podcast, Historically Hip. He competed and was crowned grand champion on an episode of NPR quiz show “Ask Me Another.” Contact: bfulton@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9140; or @TTPagesPast
Gallery: Port Carbon Independence Day parade
Red, white and blue were the colors of the day during Sunday’s parade for Independence Day in Port Carbon.
The day’s festivities were hosted by the Port Carbon Citizens Committee. The annual parade kicked off at 10 a.m. at the former Alpha Mills factory on Coal Street and ended at John L. Miller Memorial Playground.
In addition to homemade floats, there was fire equipment from Port Carbon and local municipalities, and music was provided by Pottsville’s Third Brigade Band. The Yuengling horse-drawn wagon also participated.
Check out the gallery below for photos of the parade taken by staff photographer Lindsey Shuey.
Port Carbon Parade
LINDSEY SHUEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Port Carbon hosted an Independence Day parade on July 4, 2021.
Port Carbon Parade
LINDSEY SHUEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Landon Richter, 19 months, of Port Carbon, rides on a toy tractor controlled by Justin Richter, of Port Carbon, on Pike Street on July 4, 2021, during the Port Carbon Independence Day parade.
Port Carbon Parade
LINDSEY SHUEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Port Carbon hosted an Independence Day parade on July 4, 2021.
Port Carbon Parade
LINDSEY SHUEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Port Carbon hosted an Independence Day parade on July 4, 2021.
Port Carbon Parade
LINDSEY SHUEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Pottsville’s Third Brigade Band marches through the streets of Port Carbon on July 4, 2021.
Port Carbon Parade
LINDSEY SHUEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Port Carbon hosted an Independence Day parade on July 4, 2021.
Port Carbon Parade
LINDSEY SHUEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Pottsville’s Third Brigade Band marches through the streets of Port Carbon on July 4, 2021.
Port Carbon Parade
LINDSEY SHUEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Fire trucks wind their way through Port Carbon during the Independence Day parade on July 4, 2021.
Port Carbon Parade
LINDSEY SHUEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Port Carbon hosted an Independence Day parade on July 4, 2021.
Port Carbon Parade
LINDSEY SHUEY / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Fire trucks wind their way through Port Carbon during the Independence Day parade on July 4, 2021.
Out & About – Drive-Thru Barbecue at St. Mary of the Assumption Byzantine Catholic Church
Out & About at a drive-thru barbecue at St. Mary of the Assumption Byzantine Catholic Church, 310 Mifflin Ave., Scranton.
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Drive-Thru Barbecue
Mary Ann and David Evanko of Dunmore at a drive-thru barbecue at St. Mary of the Assumption Byzantine Catholic Church, 310 Mifflin Ave., Scranton. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Drive-Thru Barbecue
David and Denise Fueshko of Dunmore at a drive-thru barbecue at St. Mary of the Assumption Byzantine Catholic Church, 310 Mifflin Ave., Scranton. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Drive-Thru Barbecue
From left: Collin, Mary and Alex Blasio of Dunmore at a drive-thru barbecue at St. Mary of the Assumption Byzantine Catholic Church, 310 Mifflin Ave., Scranton. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Drive-Thru Barbecue
Brian McGoff of West Abington Twp. at a drive-thru barbecue at St. Mary of the Assumption Byzantine Catholic Church, 310 Mifflin Ave., Scranton. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Drive-Thru Barbecue
Michael and Kathy Alfieri of Dunmore at a drive-thru barbecue at St. Mary of the Assumption Byzantine Catholic Church, 310 Mifflin Ave., Scranton. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Drive-Thru Barbecue
Lori Mancini, left, and Barbara Shimkus, both of Dunmore at a drive-thru barbecue at St. Mary of the Assumption Byzantine Catholic Church, 310 Mifflin Ave., Scranton. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Drive-Thru Barbecue
Joanne Simens of Moscow, left, and Maryann Evanko of Scranton at a drive-thru barbecue at St. Mary of the Assumption Byzantine Catholic Church, 310 Mifflin Ave., Scranton. Jason Farmer/Staff Photographer
Brian Fulton has been the librarian at The Times-Tribune for the past 15 years. On his blog, Historically Hip, he writes about the great concerts, plays/musicals and celebrity happenings that have taken place throughout NEPA. He is also the co-host of the local history podcast, Historically Hip. He competed and was crowned grand champion on an episode of NPR quiz show “Ask Me Another.” Contact: bfulton@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9140; or @TTPagesPast