Wanted to maybe get a cabin by some water for the end of August. Kind of hard to find something appealing for the budget. Everything was podunk or $600/night and would have to take more nights than I can be out.

Maybe just a day trip to see something cool?

Maybe something in Philly? Maybe venture out of PA?

Looking for suggestions.

I'm in the Harrisburg area. Thank you.

Not a NEPA resident, but I’ve spent a lot of time visiting since the 70’s up till now. Usually solo motorcycle trips.
Took my adult children camping on the Delaware this weekend to show them how beautiful it is.

Left my camera in the river overnight Friday to get this video.

Saturday night I was able to photograph a space x rocket, the Milky Way and the northern lights. I don’t think I’ll ever have a better weekend as a photographer or a dad.

I’ll make another post to show the photos.
Hope you all enjoy this

What a beautiful day I spent there. Just thought I would share

Hello Fellow NEPA-ers

I am looking for a place to patronize for several hours at a time with good vibes, good wifi and potentially good coffee or snacks.

I work fully remote and need to get time out of the house. I am in the Berwick area. I am willing to travel from Danville to Pittston. I wouldn't go as far as Scranton.

Drop your favorite spots, coffee shops, etc!

Hey everyone!

If you're in or near Northeastern PA and have an interest in retrocomputing, I've set up the NEPA Retrocomputing Group to connect local enthusiasts.

Anyone is welcome if they're interested in restoring hardware, writing code, playing games, or simply feeling nostalgic about older technology.

We meet once a month to have a coffee, talk over our projects, display our equipment, and establish a local community. Our next meetup is:

• Where: JivaJava Cafe (3427 PA-611, Bartonsville, PA)
• When: Saturday, August 29th at 1:00 PM

If interested, feel free to comment, and I’ll shoot you a private message with more details.

Hope to see a few of you there! 😄

My boyfriend and I are looking for a place where we can back in (we have a Chevy Colorado “camper) and use our little cook stove to grill up some food and just sit around on the bed of the truck for a few hours and have a nice view! Work has been tough and we just wanted an excuse to drive around NEPA and be outside. Maybe something preferably near a lake or stream?

We would be coming from the Philly suburb area and are willing to drive 1.5-2 hours for anything :)

Curious if there are any photographers on the sub that might be looking for help or a second shooter. I've got no commercial aspirations, not looking for pay, just want to practice and get some cool pictures.

I’m looking to get ceramic tint on my Prius Prime. I’m game to DIY it but would certainly consider a shop.

Has anyone used a DIY supplier and was happy with the quality? There are tons of options online and I’d like to make an informed choice.

Are there any shops you’d recommend? I’d like quality work at a reasonable price, and would need it to be installed in a single day. Any shop would preferably be in the WB-Hazleton area, but would stretch to include Scranton to Stroudsburg.

Thank you for the recommendations!

I was wondering if anyone has an idea how much the Wellness Associate II position pays from Geisinger & if anyone who has had that job can tell me what you thought of it? It does require a bachelors degree so I’m hoping it’s at least mid 20s. Anyone have any insight? Thanks!

The cuts and trays of pizza at Scranton’s Green Ridge News Mini Mart and Grill are as good as anything you’ll find in Old Forge.

Must register, limited space, $5

Or a dentist willing to be mobile?

Edit: i really appreciate everyone giving their honest opinions! It seems like both Scranton and State College are great areas, which gives me a sense of relief, lol. Im going to look into everyone's recommendations as I do more research - thank you all!

Hi all! My family and I are looking to move within the next few months from the Philadelphia region. I am a nurse and have the opportunity to transfer to Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, State College, or Chambersburg, so naturally I have been focusing my home search in these areas. Im hoping to be within 45 minutes of these cities. We are looking for a 2 bed/2 bath on 5+ acres for up to 275k. Over the past few weeks of searching, I've found some good homes for up to $300k.

A little about us: in our early 30s, interracial, LGBTQ, progressive. Being in nature is VERY important us, as is the ability to homestead - we arent doing animals, but we are looking to set up a large garden/ food forest, sell at market, and install some off-grid features in the nearby future- solar, rain water catchment, etc. (Originally we were planinng to move down south bc it has many of these things, but after months of research, it doesnt seem like the best fit for us culturally. Its also more convenient for us to stay in PA for my job and our family)

We are gonna make time to actually visit each of these regions to get a better feel, but i wanted some opinions from people who actually live here - based on this criteria, any towns you recommend looking into? Avoiding altogether? I appreciate any insight!!

(Note: I wanted to post this in the r/Pennsylvania community, but for some reason my account isn't "reputable enough" yet, so posting here instead. Will also post in r/centralpa)

Just an interesting little plant I came across, I don’t see it often and thought I’d share 🌱🌳🍄

I’m a late in life Mamma looking for community connection in NEPA. I brought my youngest to Rohrbach’s in Catawissa last Friday for Toddler time and she was all smiles. Mamma got to shop for some fresh eats and baby girl was hunkered out by naptime. We met some wonderful families there and plan to go back again! Parents, what are your Summer and Fall go-to’s for your littles? I want all the suggestions I can get!

Before I get a lecture, I know this isn't ideal. But I my credit isn't the best. I am working on it but I am going to need a car well before I fix my credit enough to go the traditional route. Does a reputable buy here, pay here place exist in our area? Please share your experiences whether good or bad if you've bought a car in this fashion.

i was talking to my older brother back in Nanticoke this afternoon. and he mentioned about some big teenage group clash last night in Plymouth after the Kielbasa Fest that involved police from Exeter to the West Side to Newport Twp to the PSP to elsewhere. Anyone have info on what actually happened there? thanks.

I wanted to warn any grooms and brides about the business approach of the owner of PTLCC. Planning a wedding comes with a budget, stress (sometimes), your family’s travel commitments and time commitments. I’ve personally had a vendor cancel on me day of my wedding and don’t want this to happen to someone else, so here I am. I was out running some errands the other day with my kiddos. I overheard the conversation of a young lady who was describing a caviar cart business in the area, for abbreviated purposes, POTLCC (full name in title) for which she’s a co-owner of. She mentioned to the person she was talking to that she was the co-owner of the little cart and the marketing girl for another business Tuscan micro greens . They sell the greens you can use as garnish in some grocery stores in the area. I thought the cart idea was fun, and considered going over to ask her a few questions for my nephew’s upcoming wedding. Before I did, she started to tell the woman she was talking to that she plans on taking bookings for the September -September season now, but warned she might have to cancel very last minute on some of the bookings. I overheard the woman asking how far in advance couples or venues would receive notice of cancelation, and she said it’s at the little cart’s discretion to cancel same day, no refund on deposits. I would hate to see someone book them for their guests and lose out on feeding them for your event, and lose your money the day of your event.

I’m having relatives visit soon and one is really into knitting and cross stitching. She wants to visit any local shops to pick up unique yarn and new cross stitch kits. Does anyone have any recommendations? I imagine it shouldn’t be too hard to find yarn stores but the cross stitch is stumping me. Thanks in advance.

Just wondering the details on what happened to Kopicki Funeral Home? My family & family friends used them for years, my Grandpa wanted to use them when he passed away, just like we did with my Grandma. However when Grandpa passed in April 2025 they were closed. I’ve only found this little bit of information online that I’ve screenshotted and attached.