Coal Cracker, a Mahanoy City, PA-based youth-led newspaper will host a FREE journalism skills workshop on Saturday, January 24, from 12:30 – 3:00 pm at the Mahanoy City Public Library at 17-19 West Mahanoy Street. The workshop is open to young people, of any school district, in grades 5 – 12. The day will feature two simultaneous tracks, grades 5-7 and 8-12, learning: Photography with Nikki Stetson and Sandy Long Basic News Writing with Chris Mele Please pre-register by emailing
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It’s glamorous being the first-ever Artist-in-Residence at Shenandoah National Park. You’re granted free access to one of our national treasures, which offers thousands of acres filled with forests, hiking trails and spectacular views! Plus, you’re given the luxury of close to two weeks to steep yourself in its natural beauty while you practice your chosen craft. We know because photographer, and Heron’s Eye Co-Founder, Sandy Long was awarded these privileges during September of 2014. Behind the prestige, however, lies the day-to-day
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It’s time once again for our year-end Quintessential Quality of Life Quintet, celebrating five of the finest moments, accomplishments and initiatives of 2014, as well as the people who made them possible. Of course, the list could be longer, but we’ve whittled it down to our top picks of those that enriched the lives of all who live in or love the Upper Delaware Region. Please share with friends, and add a few of your own selections. 5. Confluence &
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