As the weather gets cooler, there is no better way to warm up than with a hot cup of good coffee (or tea!). If you’re looking for a morning, afternoon, or evening pick-me-up, stopping by your neighborhood coffee shop is a great way to warm your belly—and support local businesses.

Did you know that NEPA is home to a number of local coffee shops? We’ve gathered some of our favorites from the area so the next time you’re searching for “coffee near me,” you already know where to go.

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Looking for things to do outside during winter in NEPA?

Here in Northeastern Pennsylvania, we’re fortunate to experience all four seasons (sometimes all of those in one day!). So along with those fresh springs, dreamy summers, and beautiful falls, we have some wonderful winters. Sure, it’s easy to say they’re too cold and too snowy, but there are plenty of reasons to say that it’s the most wonderful time of the year—especially right here at home.

Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean y...

It's 6 o'clock in the morning and you're frantically trying to shovel your driveway and de-ice your car before you have to leave for work. Before you run back inside to finish your now-cold cup of coffee and scarf down a quick bowl of cereal, you throw some ice melt onto your sidewalk and driveway so the rest of your family members don't slip as they head out to school and work. With everything else on your plate this morning, you probably haven't really thought about that ice melt outside of,...

Is your house ready for winter?

If not, don’t sweat it—there’s still some time to squeeze in pre-winter maintenance before Old Man Winter comes knocking in full force. Just add it to that ever-growing list of things that you need to get accomplished within the next few weeks...somewhere between untangling lights and baking cookies, perhaps?

If you’ve been thinking about skipping out weatherproofing your home, don’t. Trust me…future you would much prefer to be sitting on the couch all warm an...

It’s getting chilly outside and some of us are already beginning to see the rain turn into snow. Removing snow from around our homes is necessary to ensure our family’s safety. But you also want to remain safe while ensuring your family's safety.

Here are some basic Dos and Don’ts to follow and make the snow removal process as smooth and safe as possible:

Do…

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…be safe. Dress warm, keep hydrated, and...

You might think that spring is king when it comes to buying and selling real estate—after all, most families prefer to move when children are out of school and the weather is, well, more pleasant. However, selling your house in winter isn’t an impossible feat; in fact, there are perks to selling in the winter. Notably, buyers who are looking for homes during the winter often have a greater sense of urgency.

Ideally, it’s best to wait and put your home on the market at a time when supply and d...