POCONO TALK: Joann Manka is the owner/creator of the Pocono Gold Discount Card which is a way to save at over 450 local businesses here in the Pocono Mountains. Joann, thanks for talking with us today about the Pocono Gold Discount Card - and your new business - Welcome To Savings, both Pocono Mountains discount oriented businesses. For anyone that might not be familiar with … [Read more...]
25 Days Of A Pocono Christmas: Day 2
Day 2 - Colored Popcorn & Left Handed Gifts Looking for a tasty treat for someone special this Christmas? Check out Callie's Pretzel Factory and Callie's Candy Kitchen in Mountainhome for a variety of sweet and delicious treats that are bound to please anyone. We did a post a few years back on our visit to both locations during which we came across some great unique it … [Read more...]
25 Days Of A Pocono Christmas: Day 1
New for 2012 we are introducing our "25 Days Of A Pocono Christmas" which will highlight a local gift idea for each day leading up to Christmas. Whether you celebrate Christmas or another holiday, we hope this list gives you some fun and original gift ideas. Many of these items come from places we've been or businesses we're familiar with, and although we have our list almost … [Read more...]
Sculpted Ice Works earns two SAGE Awards
The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce and MetroAction recently announced the winners of the 2012 SAGE Awards (Scranton Awards for Growth and Excellence). The SAGE Awards celebrate the outstanding efforts of the local business community. Award winners were chosen from more than 100 applications submitted by businesses across northeastern Pennsylvania. Winners were an … [Read more...]
Do You Live In The Poconos But Have Property In New York Affected By Sandy?
The following includes information regarding damage control immediately following Hurricane Sandy. Erik Braunitzer is a writer for Douglas Elliman, brokers for NYC, Long Island and Hamptons Real Estate. Hurricane Sandy has forced New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania to focus on disaster recovery. Though the Nor’Easter has impeded and delayed recovery, h … [Read more...]