Posts Tagged: wilkes barre

biden in wilkes-barre…

senator joe biden spoke, literally, a jog away from my apartment today. the democratic vice presidential nominee filled nesbitt park with words of emotion and anger regarding the current state of the country – centrally the economic situation on wall st.i covered the event – video forthcoming. didn’t get a word after with my fellow… Read more »

RALPHIE REPORT: idol backstage news…

the following will appear this wednesday in the weekender.—A unique and familiar laughter filled the backstage area of Wachovia Arena Monday afternoon. Down the corridor walked American Idol runner-up David Archuleta. The 17 year-old trudged through the hallway with two hands full of gifts in tow. Shopping bags filled with affection, food made with love… Read more »

EXCLUSIVE: david archuleta & the idols interview…

American Idol runner-up David Archuleta, as well as Michael Johns and Kristy Lee Cook, sat down with Ralphie backstage at Wachovia Arena. David chats about his new song, David Cook, his father, and who he calls for advice. Meanwhile Michael & Kristy discuss their cell phones and touring with the Idols!David Archuleta—Michael Johns—Kristy Lee Cook

flobots and i are one in the same…

as i drove down rte. 17, en route to wilkes-barre after a weekend home with the ‘rents in niagara falls, i began to believe that in fact i could ride a bike with no handlebars, no handlebars…then i thought about it even more – and without my head combusting from all the thinking – realized… Read more »

update from the mccain townhall…

traveling press just arrived on the scene. these people are like insects – everything is calm, and suddenly they burst in and swarm the risers. senator mccain is in downtown wilkes-barre. after the townhall meeting, it’s off to the westmoreland club for a ritsy fundraiser. i’ll be heading over now that the press avail is… Read more »