The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are gearing up for the Atlantic Division Final, with the series beginning tomorrow night, May 12. The Penguins clinched a spot in the division final after clinching ...

From the start of my time here at the Beacon, I’ve written about several things but mainly for opinion, I’ve written articles about comic books and superhero-focused media. I started my work in the ...

Wilkes University has just announced that it earned the 2026–2027 Military Friendly® Schools designation. The Military Friendly Schools designation is a respected, data-driven recognition given to ...

We have finally made it to the finish line…the Michael movie comes out this week, and we are ending the last album review of the year with a bang. This week we will be diving into one of his most ...

As rideshare services like Uber expand and evolve, new safety features are being introduced in response to ongoing concerns, particularly among women. A recently launched option allowing women to ...

It was another action packed week of sporting events for Wilkes athletics last week. Some teams began conference play, while a certain group competed in the NCAA tournament. Here’s the latest scores ...

The Wilkes women’s hockey team suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament this past Saturday against Nazareth. Despite a strong showing in goal by current athlete of ...

“What will America gain in the long run? Why is it worth it?” a student asked. A long pause followed. Panelists exchanged glances as the room fell into a brief silence, prompting light laughter from ...

History was made in China last week, as the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix produced the second-youngest grand prix winner in Formula One (F1) history. Kimi Antonelli, the Italian international racing for ...

On March 15, the Wilkes-Barre community gathered to gain inspiration, stories, and knowledge from the award-winning author Amor Towles at the annual Rosenn Lecture at the Dorothy-Dickson Darte Center.

The Wyoming Valley Mall was once a busy shopping area for people all over the Wyoming Valley. As online shopping began to take over, people’s interest in going shopping in person slowly dwindled, ...

Traveling is probably the best thing a person can do. In order to travel, a person needs money and comfort, which is a sign of success in their life. The contentment with one’s life is what leads them ...