Journalism Skills Workshop

Journalism Skills Workshop

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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Wonder Watch 2015

Wonder Watch 2015

We began sharing images of wonder-awakening things we encountered in the natural world in 2013 through daily Facebook posts we called Wonder Watch. View the photo album here. In 2014, we shared Wonder Watch on a weekly basis each Sunday through a special gallery at SandyLongPhotos.com.View the gallery here. All photos are available for purchase as prints or on merchandise such as t-shirts or mugs. For its third year, in 2015, we will freshen up the schedule with a serendipitous

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Shop Small this Holiday Season

Shop Small this Holiday Season

Holiday shopping is in full swing and it’s time for Small Biz Saturday! Why not support a small, local business this season? We’ve shared some of our favorites with you below, but there are many more in your own neighborhood. And, we’d be honored if you chose one of Sandy’s Shenandoah National Park photos from her website as a special gift for a loved one or friend. A percentage of the profits will go to the Shenandoah National Park Trust,

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