Category Archives: Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
From ‘Junk Man Rag’ to ‘Eleanor Rigby’ | Times Leader
Gardens resident Elena Schraeder was so appreciative of the music, she just had to give violinist Leah Valenches a hug. Mary Therese Biebel | Times Leader “Does anyone here play an instrument?” Leah Valenches asked, as she took a break from playing her violin. “I used to play the organ and guitar,” Elena Schraeder said. Read more » »
Children’s Service Center honors community partners at 161st Anniversary Luncheon | Times Leader
Commitment to Children Award recipients, from left: Adam Thalenfeld and John Thalenfeld; Mike Hopkins, President and CEO of Children’s Service Center. Read more » »
‘Mesmerizing’ performance highlights Temple Israel centennial | Times Leader
“Sunrise, Sunset. Sunrise, Sunset. Swiftly flow the days. Seedlings turn overnight to sunflowers, blossoming even as we gaze. Sunrise, Sunset. Sunrise, Sunset. Swiftly fly the years. One season following another, laden with happiness and tears. Read more » »
Saying good-bye to a Wilkes-Barre favorite | Times Leader
I was sorry to hear that Chill Grill Restaurant on North Pennsylvania Avenue was closing its doors after 17 years in business. I got to know owners Mary Ellen Higdon and her husband Bob through my volunteer work with Fork Over Love. They were wonderful people who were committed to being a part of the revitalization of downtown Wilkes-Barre. Read more » »
Beyond the Byline: Missing my dear friend, Essy | Times Leader
We all have had people in our lives who have made lasting impressions on us. Most lists would begin with our parents and go from there. In cases where parental guidance has been exemplary, yet cut short, others have entered our lives and provided wonderful examples of how a human being should live his or her life. Read more » »
LCTA, Lions partner to install new bus stop benches | Times Leader
WILKES-BARRE — The Luzerne County Transportation Authority or LCTA partnered with the Wilkes-Barre Lions Club to install benches outside two senior living centers in the city. The two organizations installed benches last week in front of B’nai B’rith Senior Apartments on East Northampton Street and Valley View Terrace on High Street. Read more » »
Chag Pesach Sameach: Passover Seder held at Temple B’nai B’rith | Times Leader
Rabbi Carolan Glatstein holds a ceremonial candle during Saturday’s Passover Seder at Temple B’nai B’rith in Kingston. Behind her, Rabbi Eric Mollo, who led the Seder, provides musical accompaniment. Read more » »
Opinion: Downtown Rebound: Many reasons to invest in Wilkes-Barre | Times Leader
For me, there are as many personal reasons as professional ones to invest in Wilkes-Barre. Multiple opportunities are here for everyone to get involved with the Downtown Rebound. Read more » »
Essy Davidowitz receives Wilkes University President’s Medal
KINGSTON — Paul S. Adams, vice president of student affairs, said it best when speaking of Essy Davidowitz, the 2020 recipient of the Wilkes University President’s Medal. “Few people have preserved the history of Wilkes University in the detail and eloquence of Essy Davidowitz,” Adams said. Read more » »
JCC holds Faith & Blue ceremony in show of appreciation to area police
Rabbi Eric Mollo of Temple B’nai B’rith in Kingston, center at microphone, participated in the Faith & Blue ceremony Friday at the Friedman Jewish Community Center to show appreciation to area police. Read more » »
