Happenings Magazine

06/15/2026

Meet the furry friends of this June's Pet of the Month contest! 🐾

Help us decide which of these lucky NEPA pets will take home the title of ‘Cutest of Them All,’ and their very own Happenings bandana.

Cast your official vote here! ----> https://tinyurl.com/8ztk5x8m

06/13/2026

Celebrate Juneteenth weekend, explore organic farming, create your own bouquet, and more this season at Willow Wisp Organic Farm! 🌼🧺

Whether you're interested in farming, the arts, local food, or ecology, Farm Arts Collective's summer events offer a little something for everyone.

Learn more in our June 2026 issue! ----> https://tinyurl.com/4urzj43b

06/10/2026

Meet newlyweds Antonia Eduardo and Colton Spencer, who had their first date at Perkins Restaurant in Dickson City and later got engaged beneath the sparkling Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree in New York City. 🤍💍

The couple celebrated their August 2025 wedding with a ceremony at the David Wenzel Treehouse in Nay Aug Park.

Read more here! ----> https://tinyurl.com/mdh6hwfu

06/05/2026

From medical student to resident to primary care physician, Dr. Sandra Rabat’s journey reflects the power of community, compassion, and purpose-driven care.

As The Wright Center for Community Health celebrates 50 years of training and serving healthcare professionals, Dr. Rabat is continuing her mission right here in Northeast Pennsylvania and caring for the community that helped shape her career.

Read more in our June 2026 issue! ----> https://tinyurl.com/5e9bm7td

06/02/2026

“Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing. – Mother Teresa 😊

As we head into summer, this month’s cover story shines a light on the power of a simple smile and highlights how one small gesture can spread kindness.

Read more about all that's happening this season in in our June 2026 issue! ----> https://tinyurl.com/36xx2dbv

05/29/2026

For 68 years, the Ballet Theatre of Scranton has provided a high-quality dance education. 🩰

Congratulations to the seven students from this year's graduating class — Gianna Vachino, Madeleine Mackarey, Katie Gutekunst, Mya Harrity, Valentina Ruiz-Giraldo, Annie Quinn Reilly, and Anna Barrett!

🎓 Read more in our May 2026 issue! ----> https://tinyurl.com/jv2zup64

05/27/2026

Scranton High School’s show choirs, First Edition and Glitter & Gold, closed out an award-winning 2026 season with first-place finishes and national recognition for their dynamic performances. 🎶✨

Read more about Scranton HS Stage & Show Choirs in our May 2026 issue! ——> tinyurl.com/5c2h3dke

05/24/2026

This Memorial Day Weekend, we remember and celebrate the men and women who fought for our freedom. 🇺🇸

Click the link below to explore the 2026 lineup of events and parades honoring our troops here in .

Scranton Veterans Memorial Park: A major ceremony sponsored by VFW Post 25 and the city typically takes place at noon on May 25.Cathedral Cemetery: Hosts a solemn annual service honoring fallen veterans, including flag placement on graves.Washburn St

05/21/2026

From rehearsals to standing ovations, The Arc of Northeastern Pennsylvania's Angels on Stage program continues to prove that the arts have the power to unite, inspire and transform lives. 🎭✨

Read more about their latest program in our May 2026 issue here! ----> https://tinyurl.com/4zfj6vp8

05/18/2026

Meet newlyweds Rachel Insalaco and Joseph Burke, Jr., who first met while playing music at Father A.J. Rizzo’s first mass in 2017 and reconnected years later at Villanova University Law School before beginning their relationship back home in NEPA. 🤍💍

The couple celebrated their August 2025 wedding with a ceremony at St. Maria Goretti Church in Laflin and a reception at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple.

Read more in one of our latest issues here! ----> https://tinyurl.com/37t8y38u

📸: Jordan DeNike Photography