The Breaker Brewing Company is a charming, local hotspot native to Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Coal mining is at the core of NEPA's history, culture, and identity. Breakers Brewing Company dedicates its business to the heritage of our town through local themes and hand-brewed beer paired with a delicious menu.
Home to Wilkes-Barre, the brewery has been serving the public since 2009. However, the brewery’s history goes back much further than that.
Church and Schoolhouse Breakers is located o...
While Dallas, Pennsylvania might not be as well-known as Dallas, Texas, it’s certainly the eldest of the two—and it has the birthday to prove it. Whereas the southern city was established as a permanent settlement in 1841, this suburban township in Northeastern Pennsylvania was officially formed in 1817, making it 200 years old this year.
If that’s not something to celebrate, then I don’t know what is!
A Brief History
Dallas Township was officially formed in...
It's true that there's nothing quite like the Lands at Hillside Farms. This non-profit, historic, and educational dairy farm is located in Shavertown, Pennsylvania. Shavertown itself is a quiet and peaceful village in the Back Mountain area of Luzerne County and within one of its sprawling green valleys lies this regional treasure.
The farm is composed of 412-acres of pastureland, cropland, and some wooded areas with a dairy store,...
Northeastern Pennsylvania is the Ultimate Destination for Your Pizza Pilgrimage. Seriously.
If you’re from Northeastern Pennsylvania (or have at least spent any amount of time eating in Lackawanna County), you already know that Old Forge is the Pizza Capital of the World. I mean, it’s on all the signs there, so it must be true.
Considering that the little borough is only 3.5 square miles big with a population only a little over 8,000 people, that’s a pretty bold statement. There are plenty of...
It’s that time of year again! The Northeast Fair kicked off on June 20 and runs through June 25, 2017. I look forward to this fair each year and am thrilled to have had the chance to write about it here!
Northeast Fair History The Northeast Fair is has become a local summer tradition for many in the area. Located in Pittston Township at the Suscon Road fairgrounds, it's been operating for fifteen years. The fairgrounds and parking are located on 42 acres of land. Over 35,000 people are expec...
You don’t have to be an artist to enjoy this fiesta
From May 18 until the 21, you can enjoy the enrichment and diversity of the fine and visual arts at this annual festival! Held on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre, this annual celebration features over 50 fine artists and crafters, free performances, and the largest selection of food vendors you’ll find anywhere this weekend!
Founded in 1956, the Fine Arts Fiesta is the most established festival of its kind in the state of Pennsylvania. Sixty-...
