Columnists

Kevin Blaum

Art of governing moves toward an uncivil fringe Kevin Blaum In the Arena 9:54 AM

TUESDAY EVENING the Philadelphia Phillies were leading the Florida Marlins in Miami Gardens 2-1 after six innings while on the Gulf Coast the Tampa Bay Devil Rays tallied 7 runs in the fifth to take a 7-6 lead over the New York Yankees.

• Election time running out for faithful voters in the arena Kevin Blaum September 12

• Father Pilarz leaves void at U. of Scranton IN THE ARENA KEVIN BLAUM September 5

• Keeping tabs on the Senate scorecard IN THE ARENA KEVIN BLAUM August 29

Mark Guydish

Duh, welcome to our county, Mr./Ms. Public MARK GUYDISH OPINION September 19

So Luzerne County Commissioner Chairwoman Maryanne Petrilla got a little snippy in an e-mail and was careless enough to send it to the person she was sniping at, Controller Walter Griffith, who showed it to the media.

• Injury puts parking spots in perspective MARK GUYDISH OPINION September 16

• Slogans, labels aren’t solutions to our problems MARK GUYDISH OPINION September 14

• Liberal way of comparing immigration MARK GUYDISH OPINION September 12

Ron Bartizek

Why funding announcements sound alike Ron Bartizek Business LOCAL September 19

Note to reporters: Hoping to help you become more efficient (and meet deadlines!), I’ve drafted the following template that can be used for check presentations, grant announcements and other events at which political puffery is mixed with promised prosperity. Simply fill in the blanks ...

• Optimist tames his forecast for holidays Ron Bartizek Business LOCAL September 12

• ‘Work ethic’ not getting the job done Ron Bartizek Business LOCAL September 5

• Keeping up may instead keep us down Ron Bartizek Business LOCAL August 29

Steals and Deals - Andrew Seder

Game-day deals attract an array of fans to local restaurants Steals & Deals ANDREW M. SEDER September 19

Football season is in full swing and part of the appeal for many viewers isn’t the games themselves. It’s heading out to the bar with friends and enjoying the excitement and camaraderie that accompanies the outing.

• Sweet Halloween deals that won’t scare your budget, wallet Steals & Deals ANDREW M. SEDER September 12

• Summer may be cooling down, but deals are still on fire Steals & Deals Andrew M. Seder September 5

• Give blood and get back: American Red Cross offers incentives Steals & Deals ANDREW M. SEDER August 30