Scranton native Dan Bedford Jr. has published his first book at age 15.
Danny's determination in writing a graphic novel is even more notable considering that Danny is not an average 15-year-old - he was born with cerebral palsy.
Though it can be difficult for Danny to grip a pen or use a keyboard, the teenager was inspired by his childhood love of comic books to create "Shadow Phantom Begins," a 122-page graphic novel following the adventures of unique superhero Shadow Phantom, who has many special powers, including the ability to fly and become invisible.
It seems blondes really do have more fun.
Recently, Times-Tribune readers voted for their five favorite and five least-favorite comics. Once again, "Blondie" came out on top.
In a similar survey conducted in 2006, the fair-haired icon won over runner-up "Peanuts" by a 10 percent margin, with 365 votes to 323.This year, the numbers jumped considerably, with "Blondie" bringing in a whopping 495 votes, compared to runner-up "Andy Capp," which garnered 433 votes.
at the opening reception of Northeast Photography Club's "Nature VII" exhibit at Alliance Community Center, 360 Keyser Ave.
Diana Shahein fulfilled her lifelong ambition when she traveled to Egypt more than a decade ago and made it her home.
She was born in Old Forge 66 years ago and, by all accounts, Ms. Shahein was born to dance.
At an early age, she took classes in ballet and tap. She also studied the accordion, piano and guitar and did some acting. By age 3, she was dancing and, by age 5, she had excelled in dance so much, that her mother had her dancing shoes bronzed, something Ms. Shahein proudly displays at Beledi Dance Theatre Inc. which she operates in Scranton.
When Ruth Fried first received word that she'd been nominated for a prestigious national teaching award, she brushed it aside with a laugh.
"I thought it was a joke," said the South Abington Twp. resident.
But the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is serious stuff, an honor handed out by none other than the president of the United States.
In the end, she was glad she applied for it.
at the Poison, Def Leppard and Cheap Trick concert at Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain
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