Mohegan Pennsylvania, Super Trans Am Performance Inside the Keystone Ballroom WILKES-BARRE, PA (May 22, 2025) – Tonight’s performance by Super Trans Am: The Super 70’s Concert Experience originally scheduled outside as part of the popular Party of the Patio concert series at Mohegan PA has been moved inside to the Keystone Grand Ballroom due to the combination of rain and colder temperatures in the forecast. Doors will open at 6:00pm and the concert will kick-off at 7:30pm. “We’re so thrilled to welcome Super Trans Am tonight for what is a much-anticipated performance at Mohegan Pennsylvania,” -said Anthony Carlucci, President & GM of Mohegan PA. “This is a unique situation where due to an unseasonable cold snap combined with rain, we will move this concert from our Outdoor Concert Venue to the Keystone Grand Ballroom. Capacity will be limited and entry will be first-come, first-served for this free, 21+ concert!” The Keystone Grand Ballroom will have a bar for concert goers and nearby dining options include Slice’d, Molly O’Sheas, The Hive Taphouse, Tony Luke’s and more. Combining unparalleled musicianship with artistic and inspired A/V production, Super Trans Am: The Super 70’s Concert Experience revisits classic singalongs from one of the most definable decades in American history. Performing masterworks from icons such as The Eagles, Hall & Oates, Queen, The Doobie Brothers, Paul McCartney & Wings, Peter Frampton, Foreigner, Kiss, Boston and Journey as well as “Yacht Rock” favorites such as “Still the One” by Orleans and Pilot’s “Magic”, audiences will fall in love with this epic decade of memorable music all over again. See the experience live inside the Keystone Ballroom at Mohegan PA for a 7:30pm show on Thursday, May 22nd. For more information on Party on the Patio at Mohegan Pennsylvania, visit: moheganpa.com/potp
Johnson College to Host Behind-the-Scenes Look at CDL Driver Training Program Johnson College invites businesses and the community to attend “A Closer Look at Class A CDL Driver Training,” a special event showcasing its fast-track professional driver training program. The event will be held on Wednesday, June 11, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Johnson College at the CAN DO Training Center in Hazle Township. Attendance is free, but registration is required. Visit johnson.edu/closerlookcdl to sign up. The deadline to register is June 6, 2025. In partnership with Road Runner CDL Academy, Johnson College is advancing workforce development through its WAVE (Workforce Advancement & Value-Added Education) initiative. The event offers attendees an exclusive opportunity to experience how the program equips students to become licensed drivers in just four weeks. Highlights of the event include: Live training demonstrations – Observe classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel practice. Meet-and-greet with experts – Speak with instructors and WAVE program staff. Facility tour – Explore the hands-on training environment and the equipment students use. The Class A CDL Driver Training Program is fully compliant with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) standards and designed to swiftly and safely prepare individuals for in-demand careers in transportation.
Geisinger Health Plan to Host Community Pet Expo Geisinger Health Plan is hosting its second Community Pet Expo on Sunday, June 8, from noon to 4 p.m. at Kirby Park at 280 Market St. in Wilkes-Barre. Attendees will learn how pets can enrich their lives by providing companionship, increasing physical health and overall well-being, and lowering stress levels. The event will include: Local vendors Rescue organizations Dog walking path Pet photo contest Raffle prizes Music and entertainment provided by 92 Mix FM Photo booth To enter the pet photo contest, send your contact information and your best pet photo to goldevents@geisinger.edu by Monday, June. 2. Free gift without obligation to enroll. Visit go.geisinger.org/communityexpo-pets for more information.
NEPA Philharmonic to Perform Tina Turner Tribute THE NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA PHILHARMONIC, UNDER THE BATON OF MAESTRA MÉLISSE BRUNET, AND SCOTT COULTER’S SPOT-ON ENTERTAINMENT, WILL ROCK WITH “SIMPLY THE BEST”, A TRIBUTE TO TINA TURNER, SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2025, AT MOHEGAN SUN PENNSYLVANIA, KEYSTONE GRAND BALLROOM The NEPA Philharmonic orchestra, under the baton of Maestra Mélisse Brunet, will share the stage with Grammy Award winning vocalists from “Spot-On Entertainment’s” in a tribute to Tina Turner, “The Queen of Rock and Roll. The concert will take place on Saturday, June 7, at 7:30 PM in the Keystone Grand Ballroom, Mohegan Sun Pennsylvania. Among the fan favorites on the set list will be “What’s Love Got to do with It”, “Proud Mary”, “River Deep”, “Mountain High”, “Private Dancer”, and “Better Be Good to Me. Dancing in the aisles is not only permitted but encouraged. Legendary icon Tina Turner won more than 160 awards and garnered more than 180 nominations, including recognitions from the American Music Awards, Billboard, Grammy, and the Grammy Hall of Fame. Her work has inspired artists worldwide, and has even been developed into a Broadway show, Tina. Tickets start at $42 for adults and student tickets are $16. Reserved seats may be purchased at www.nepaphil.org or Philharmonic Box Office, 570.270.4444. Tickets are subject to availability on concert night and reserved seats are encouraged. Mohegan Pennsylvania, which is located at 1280 Highway 315, opens its doors at 6 PM for will call ticket pickup and day of concert sales. Cash bars will open at 6:30 PM, doors to the theater open at 7PM, with the performance beginning at 7:30 PM. The Philharmonic Pops series is sponsored by the PNC Foundation in collaboration with Dr. Seth W. And Carolyn Fisher. Additional sponsors include Robert M. Sides Music Centers, Pat Atkin family, Munley Law, and Mohegan Pennsylvania. Mohegan Pennsylvania continues to be a valuable supporter and friend of the NEPA Philharmonic and provides the perfect venue for the special, fun evening. Multiple restaurants are available for dining before or after the show, including Rustic Kitchen, Ruth’s Chris, Pearl Sushi Bar, and the Hive Taphouse. Free parking is available. For additional information and media interviews, please call the Philharmonic office at 570.270.4444.
Joy World Wealth Partners Joins Jeannine Luby in Offering Workshops to Women in Business When people picture wealth, they often focus on bank accounts and 401(k) plans. While financial resources are crucial, they represent just one aspect of a fulfilling life. Megan Alpert, principal and founder of Scranton’s Joy World Wealth Partners, will offer women access to empowering tools and vital information this summer to help them strengthen five essential pillars of wealth for a more secure and abundant life. Alpert is offering area women the opportunity to experience a four-week workshop series entitled “The Abundance Life Series: Women, Wealth, Well-being, and Wisdom,” thoughtfully designed to empower women in the five pillars of wealth— financial, time, social, physical and spiritual—to achieve greater personal and collective strength. Workshops, which will take place inside Joy World Wealth Partners at 125 N. Washington Ave. in downtown Scranton, begin at 12:30 p.m. on four consecutive Fridays beginning on June 6 and ending on June 27. Alpert said, “Abundance isn’t something we chase—it’s something we remember. When women reclaim their voice around money, self-worth, and well-being, we don’t just transform our bank accounts—we transform our families, our communities, and the world.” Alpert added that for too long, emotional avoidance, inherited money beliefs, and internalized doubt have held women back from fully owning their financial lives and this series is here to say: ‘You’re not behind. You’re not broken. And you absolutely belong in the wealth conversation.’ Each week of the series, a presenter will focus on a different pillar of abundance—financial clarity, physical vitality, time freedom, meaningful connection, and spiritual depth—so that women can rise in every part of their lives, Alpert said. Financial wealth presenter Trish Dickert-Nieves, who is a certified holistic practitioner and certified trauma informed somatic guide, believes this series can benefit women in their personal as well as professional lives. She said, “In my workshop ‘Somatic Money,’ I will share how financial confidence is linked with our self-confidence, self-love and self-worth. This is an absolute mindset shift around financial wealth and abundance. Women are not taught this perspective, and it has radically changed my life. I take a body-based or somatic approach which allows women to feel confidence in their body.” The conversation around women’s bodies will continue when Lisa Rigau, registered nurse, nutrition counselor, and owner of Healthy Lifestyle Management, speaks about physical wealth, offering education and resources around health, hormones, plant-predominant nutrition and stress management. Rigau said, “I want women to understand from the information they receive that they can become their own best health advocate. In order to do that, you need a strong education to understand the choices you have in front of you; and that requires discernment. I want women to listen to what I have to say and then go do their own research.” Rigau added, she will help to dispel myths and misconceptions and provide attendees with credible resources they can explore on their own. Rigau said she will focus on perimenopause and menopause because those are two dominant topics in popular health conversations right now. The Abundance Series will include the following workshops: On June 6, the series kicks off with the topic of financial wealth as Dickert-Nieves presents “Somatic Money,” providing tools for financial confidence and long-term planning. On June 13, time and social wealth will be addressed with Certified Recovery Specialist Rose Nogan, owner of White Tail Sober Coaching, who will provide women with tools to build time wealth by creating boundaries that allow more space for personal peace, joy and happiness. Jeannine Luby, certified laughter yoga leader, comedian, and owner of Laugh to Live, will offer strategies using playful and empowering humor and laughter yoga for social wealth through meaningful connection and stress-reduction. On June 20, physical wealth will be addressed with a focus on vitality, movement and wellbeing with Rigau offering information on health topics such as improved sleep, nutrition and stress management. ACE Certified Personal Trainer Pat Barnes will share her expertise of more than 25 years in the fitness industry catering to women over 50. On June 27, the series closes with the topic of spiritual wealth. Alison Skoff, an ontological coach and soul-centric guide, will focus on reclaiming wholeness, cultivating peace, purpose and alignment to support the journey of inner reclamation, soul truth, and life aligned leadership. While there is no cost to attend the Abundance Life series, participants are invited to donate to We Respect and Care (formerly the Women’s Resource Center). Contributions support women in crisis and empower them to find safety, support, and strength. Giving is not required, but it is deeply appreciated as a reflection of the collective abundance being cultivated. Space for the workshops is limited. To secure your spot, please email Joanna@planwithjoyworld.com. Women can register for one session or all four workshops.
Matthew Philistine, Retirement Wealth Academy Presentation Please join us on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 11 am at the Albright Memorial Library to learn about The New Reality in Our Retirement. The number one concern of Baby Boomers in retirement is “we don’t want to run out of money.” The New Reality in Our Retirement is an adult education class that covers potential financial threats, now and in the future, and provides students with the knowledge they need to build a successful retirement. This is a free financial planning education workshop. You can register for this workshop on Eventbrite. About our presenter: Matthew C. Philistine is an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor, AWMA®, through the College for Financial Planning. Mr. Philistine earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Administration and a Master of Health Administration degree from King’s College, Wilkes Barre, PA. He’s a licensed insurance agent and an investment advisor representative registered with Brookstone Wealth Advisors, LLC. Matthew also volunteers throughout his community. About the Academy Retirement Wealth Academy is a nationwide cooperative of financial professionals with a passion for educating pre-retirees and those in retirement. The Academy was established by seasoned veterans of the financial industry. We offer educational classes at universities, libraries, and community centers across the country. Our courses teach a disciplined approach to financial planning and retirement investing.
The Swiftwater, The Olivet Opening for Lunch May 16th The Swiftwater Hotel is excited to announce that its acclaimed in-house restaurant, The Olivet, will officially begin serving lunch daily starting May 16th, bringing fresh flavors and elevated dishes to guests and locals alike. Lunch will be available from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM each day, offering a thoughtfully curated menu designed to please every palate. Guests can look forward to delicious selections including our Signature Burger, Truffle Fries, Turkey & Veggies Wraps, Spring Garden Salad, Grilled Shrimp Kabob, and freshly prepared Sushi. To make the experience even more memorable, diners are invited to enjoy their lunch in our beautiful garden seating area, the perfect setting for a relaxing midday meal surrounded by nature and sunshine. “Our guests have been asking for more daytime dining options, and we’re thrilled to deliver a lunch menu that combines quality, freshness, and a beautiful atmosphere,” said Dante Trapasso, President of The Swiftwater. “It’s the perfect excuse to take a midday break and enjoy something truly special.” Whether you’re a hotel guest or simply looking for a new lunch spot, The Olivet is now your go-to destination for refined, garden-side dining. For reservations or more information, please contact: (570) 580.4044 or check out TheSwiftwater.com/the-olivet.htm
RailRiders to Partner with the YES Network for Six Broadcasts The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders and the YES Network are pleased to announce that six RailRiders games this season will be broadcast on the YES Network, the exclusive regional media home of the New York Yankees, and streamed on The Gotham Sports App. “We are thrilled to work with the YES Network and expand the coverage of RailRiders baseball,” said Katie Beekman, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre’s General Manager. “The partnership that began years ago with ‘Homegrown: The Path to Pinstripes’ has only gotten stronger. We are excited to show off the renovations at PNC Field, the fun of Minor League Baseball games and, of course, highlight the next generation of players heading to New York.” 2025 YES Network RailRiders Broadcast ScheduleThursday, May 8 vs. Rochester – 6:35 P.M. first pitchWednesday, May 14 vs. Toledo – 11:05 A.M. first pitchWednesday, May 28 vs. Worcester – 11:05 A.M. first pitchThursday, May 29 vs. Worcester – 6:35 P.M. first pitchWednesday, July 9 vs. Buffalo – 1:05 P.M. first pitchThursday, August 14 vs. Indianapolis – 6:35 P.M. first pitch Adam Marco and Jim Coles will call the action. Pregame coverage will begin five minutes before first pitch. The games will be broadcast on YES throughout the network’s regional coverage territory (New York State, Connecticut, northeastern Pennsylvania and north and central New Jersey) via video providers, as well as direct subscription on The Gotham Sports App, which is available for download on iOS, Android, Google TV, Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Roku, Vizio, Samsung Smart TV and LG Smart TV. For more information, call (570) 969-BALL or visit www.swbrailriders.com