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Feeling stressed and looking to focus and calm your mind? Join Geisinger’s health and wellness team to learn about the growing field of mindfulness. Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly...

In the aftermath of the events of August 1st, Alderman Patrick Mahon issued warrants against twenty-two members of the Scranton Citizen Corps. The group, which included William Walker Scranton, Ezra Ripple, and Wharten Dickson, were charged with willful murder of...

Join us for a new series which explores current events and promotes discussion and change in our community. Our second program will focus on "Mental Health: Keeping Yourself Together Physically, Mentally, and Emotionally" and ways to care for your inner...

Do you feel overwhelmed or stressed out? During stressful times we can continue to grow and learn healthy ways to deal with stress. This seminar is for everyone! Dr. Conte will discuss ways to increase our resilience and also practice...

Fresh fruits & vegetables will be given as well  as other food items! All items will be boxed and bagged for quick pick-up. Fridays  August 7 and  21 at 12:00 PM This program is available for ALL families that participate...

While we do not have any in-person programs happening currently, we hope you will join us virtually for some of our services on Facebook Live. Daily, we'll have a variety of programming on Facebook and Facebook Live for all ages....

Learn how to make and profit from the right connections in college! You can make connections in the classroom, in the dorm, and even on-line. Parents and students are all welcome and encouraged to attend this virtual event. This seminar...

Due to his injuries, Mayor McKune did not write any correspondence or send any telegrams on August 2, 1877. The First Division of the National Guard under the command of General Brinton, a company of the National Guard under the...

Only one item exists for August 1st in Mayor McKune’s documents, a telegram from Governor Hartranft informing the Mayor that reinforcements would be in the city soon. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="546"] Pittsburg Pa Aug 1 1877 RH McKune Mayor Troops...

Mayor McKune’s documents on July 30, 1877 show a conflicting account of the day. Many people believed that the situation would remain peaceful, but a letter received by an anonymous source threatened fires being set at local coal mines in...