I came across this article the other day about Penn Hills, a local resort that's has been closed since 2009, and had seen its best days a long long time ago. When Penn Hills was still open I'd pass by it frequently and I constantly wondered to myself how they were still in business, from all outward appearances it looked extremely run down, and that was putting it nicely. … [Read more...]
Many Pocono Schools Closed Tuesday January 7th, 2014 Due To Cold Weather
Many area schools including the Pocono Mountain School District, Pleasant Valley School District, East Stroudsburg and Stroudsburg will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7th due to extreme weather conditions(aka it's going to be too darn cold!). It should go without saying, but if you're going out make sure you are bundled up, have a full tank of gas, charged cell phone, … [Read more...]
Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce January 2014 Business Card Exchange
If you're a business owner looking to network locally in the Poconos, the Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce will be holding their monthly Business Card Exchange at Big Daddy's Family BBQ in Bartonsville, PA on Monday, January 13th, 2014 from 5:30-7:30 PM Cost is FREE for Chamber Members and $30 for non-members. LOCATION Big Daddy's Family BBQ 97 Route … [Read more...]
Not Quite Winter In The Poconos
When I think of Winter in the Poconos I think of it being cold and snowing...that's not too far fetched of a thought right? Snap back to the reality of the predictably unpredictable weather of the Poconos where it RAINED today after being -4 degrees just last night. I'm slightly obsessed with winter weather in the Poconos, and still get excited every time it snows. Every year … [Read more...]
Oprah Magazine Featured Band In Hawley on Saturday, January 11, 2014: Miles to Dayton
Featured in Oprah Magazine and selected as emerging artists of the year by Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, Harmony Presents brings in Miles to Dayton, a folk-rock band winning over the hearts of listeners everywhere. Having opened for The Subdudes, Richie Havens, Leslie West, Jorma Kaukonen, Tom Paxton, Jen Chapin, Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, and many others, this … [Read more...]