Posts By Jill Patton

Must-Try NEPA Cheesesteaks

A cheesesteak with fries and a pickle in a silver tray from Backwoods Bar and Kitchen in Dallas, PA.

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Beyond the Mission Statement: Northeast Sight Services

Northeast Sigh Services Youth Program Manager reads a book to a group of preschool children. The children sit in a semi-circle around her on a bright colorful rug. The classroom walls are decorated with educational posters and a calendar.

Waterfall Hikes in Northeastern PA

A lone woman stands on the rocks framed between two trees and photographs a cascading waterfall along the Shades of Death trail at Hickory Run State Park in White Haven, PA.

Fall Treats in NEPA: Where to Find Pumpkin Ice Cream, Donuts & More

A woman holding a girl on her lap sits next to another woman holding a boy, as they toast their apple cider donuts, a favorite fall treat at Roba Family Farms in North Abington Twp., PA.

10 Tasty Treats in NEPA

A woman holding out a decorated cupcake from Lynn Sandy's Bakery in Scranton, PA.

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Beyond the Mission Statement: The Greenhouse Project

A volunteer with The Greenhouse Project at Nay Aug Park in Scranton, PA, stands in the greenhouse holding a pot of flowers.

Keystone Mountain Bike Team Looks Ahead to 2025 Season

A teen rider from the nonprofit Keystone Mountain Bike Team navigates a forest trail on his mountain bike.

Can’t-Miss Burgers in NEPA (And What to Order)

A hand holding the Not So Patty Melt Burger from American Grill in Exeter, PA.

Farms & Markets

Where to Pick Your Own Strawberries in NEPA

A young boy and his grandmother picking strawberries in the fields at Pallman Farms in Clarks Summit, PA.

Free & Affordable Things to Do in Wilkes-Barre

An aerial view of downtown Wilkes-Barre, PA.

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Beyond the Mission Statement: Supporters of Camp Archbald

Volunteers at Camp Archbald in Kingsley, PA.

Wilkes-Barre Walkitecture Tour: Step into the Past

Two women taking in the grandeur of Wekesser Hall, a mansion on the Wilkes University campus featured on the Wilkes-Barre Walkitecture Tour in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

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Beyond the Mission Statement: Pocono Heritage Land Trust

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Beyond the Mission Statement: Indraloka Animal Sanctuary

A man and woman petting the large pig at Indraloka Animal Sanctuary in Dalton, Pa.

10 NEPA Hiking Spots

A hiker walks along a narrow dirt path through a lush green forest along the Frost Hollow & Snowflake Trails at Lackawanna State Park. The trail is surrounded by tall trees with fallen logs and branches scattered along the sides.

Nina Cinti of Wyoming Seminary – Why NEPA?

Nina Cinti of Wyoming Seminary – Why NEPA? image

Melissa Roberts of Ski Shack – Why NEPA?

Melissa Roberts of Ski Shack – Why NEPA? image

Carla McCabe of WVIA Public Media – Why NEPA?

Carla McCabe of WVIA Public Media – Why NEPA? image

Rosana Reyes of Luzerne County Community College – Why NEPA?

Rosana Reyes of Luzerne County Community College – Why NEPA? image

Rachele Harmuth of Selfie Studio Scranton – Why NEPA?

Rachele Harmuth of Selfie Studio Scranton – Why NEPA? image

Carla Bevan of The Bum’s Rush Restaurant & Pub – Why NEPA?

Carla Bevan of The Bum’s Rush Restaurant & Pub – Why NEPA? image

Joshua Rivaldo of Rivaldo Art Studio – Why NEPA?

Joshua Rivaldo of Rivaldo Art Studio – Why NEPA? image

Barbara Maculloch of Community Bank, N.A. – Why NEPA?

Barbara Maculloch of Community Bank, N.A. – Why NEPA? image

Shanie Mohamed of the GWV Chamber – Why NEPA?

Shanie Mohamed of the GWV Chamber – Why NEPA? image

Sarah Mulé of the Back Mountain Chamber – Why NEPA?

Sarah Mulé of the Back Mountain Chamber – Why NEPA? image

Dr. Daniel Ginsberg Reflects on a Lifetime of Cycling & Service

Dr. Daniel Ginsberg Reflects on a Lifetime of Cycling & Service image

Jennifer Dolphin of Local Juice Co. – Why NEPA?

Jennifer Dolphin of Local Juice Co. – Why NEPA? image

Michele Polito of Electric City Sweets – Why NEPA?

Ashley Kostak, Local Artist – Why NEPA?

Brian Linton of The Rex – Why NEPA?

Holly Przasnyski of the Chamber of the Northern Poconos – Why NEPA?

Krista Schneider of the Downtown Hazleton Alliance for Progress – Why NEPA?

Chris & Genelle Sedon of C&G Tutoring – Why NEPA?

Linda Armstrong of Dress for Success Luzerne County – Why NEPA?

Zubeen Saeed of Building Blocks Learning Center – Why NEPA?

Nicole Farber of ENX2 Marketing – Why NEPA?

Dave Reynolds of the King’s College Theatre Department – Why NEPA?

Holly Pilcavage of Coal Creative – Why NEPA?

Italian American Historian & Writer Stephanie Longo – Why NEPA?

Greg Ahlswede of the US National Orienteering Team – Why NEPA?

Chris Davis & Matt Giombetti of Electric City Esports – Why NEPA?

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Janet Sweeney of Pennsylvania Environmental Council – Why NEPA?

Janet Sweeney of Pennsylvania Environmental Council – Why NEPA? image

Jane Henry of Jane’s Sugar Magnolia – Why NEPA?

Jane Henry of Jane’s Sugar Magnolia – Why NEPA? image

Dan Pittman of Act Out Theatre Group – Why NEPA?

Dan Pittman of Act Out Theatre Group – Why NEPA? image

Vikki Kenyon of Vikki’s Nut House – Why NEPA?

Ben Robinson of Endless Mountains Running – Why NEPA?

Ben Robinson of Endless Mountains Running – Why NEPA? image

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