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Christian Michael Wirth disappeared from Scranton in January 2023.
But he was not reported missing for 120 days.
His last known area was the Hill Section near Nay Aug Park.
Someone may remember something.
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#ChristianWirth #MissingPerson #ScrantonPA
TOMORROW at 10:00 AM Eastern in #Scranton #PA
A Charter Day Celebration at the Anthracite Heritage Museum
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#ScrantonPA #ElectricCity
One more night to audition for this Poe adaptation in #ScrantonPA at Actors Circle! #justplays #communitytheatre #edgarallanpoe
On this date, February 21... • in 1930, New Orleans Police arrest Silvestro Carollo for a narcotics offense and for shooting a federal agent. • in 1932, the large Wyandotte MI home of Joseph Tocco is destroyed in an explosion and fire. • in 1933, Joseph Barbara, Santo Volpe and Angelo Polizzi of the Scranton PA area are questioned in connection with the shotgun murder of Sam Wichner. • in 1946, the FBI begins investigating an alleged party thrown for Salvatore 'Charlie Luciano' Lucania before his deportation. • in 1951, New Orleans Mafia boss Carlos Marcello is charged with contempt of Senate after refusing to answer questions before the Kefauver Committee. • in 1958, U.S. legal action causes Cuban President Fulgencio Battista to prohibit Meyer Lansky from entering Cuba. • in 1961, Venero Mangano of the Genovese Crime Family is convicted of bookmaking in New York City. • in 1970, authorities learn that previously deported New Orleans underworld boss Silvestro Carollo is being treated for a heart ailment at a city hospital. • in 1990, New England Mafia turncoat Vincent Teresa dies at age 61 of apparent kidney failure.
#OTD (Feb. 21)
Events in U.S. organized crime #history.
Long list today. This is Part 2.
#NewOrleans #WyandotteMI #ScrantonPA #Cuba #NewEngland #NewYork #Mafia #MafiaHistory 🗃️ #Skystorians
Diva Theater and Actors Circle are teaming up with #America250PA to celebrate America by presenting #1776! Auditions are 3/1 from 4-7 pm and 3/2 and 3/3 from 7-9 pm at Diva in Scranton. YOU should audition! #auditions #scrantonpa
On this date, February 16... • in 1895, seven people, including members of the Clemente and Frauto families, are arrested in a Secret Service raid at a coin-counterfeiting operation in Manhattan. • in 1910, defendant Ignazio Lupo takes the witness stand in his counterfeiting trial, testifies about fleeing Sicily after killing a Palermo merchant. • in 1917, Irving 'Waxy Gordon' Wechsler, is acquitted of murder after an 11-week trial. • in 1933, Samuel Wichner's body is found in the trunk of a car parked on Meridian Avenue in Scranton. • in 1950, newspapers report that wounded Dallas gambling czar Herbert Noble has left Methodist Hospital. • in 1951, New York Mafia boss Thomas Gagliano dies of natural causes, is succeeded by Thomas Lucchese. • in 1967, an FBI informant tells of confusion at the top of the New York crime family formerly led by Joseph Bonanno. The current leadership is said to consist of boss Joseph Zicarelli, underboss Angelo Caruso and consigliere Salvatore 'Bill' Bonanno. • in 1969, imprisoned Mafia informant Joseph Valachi writes to author Peter Maas, thanking him for a copy of the recently published book, The Valachi Papers. • in 1999, Youngstown OH crime boss Lenny Strollo admits Pittsburgh Mafia membership, pleads guilty to racketeering and tax charges, and agrees to aid federal prosecutors. Image of Ignazio Lupo.
#OTD (Feb. 16)
Events in U.S. organized crime #history.
#ScrantonPA #Dallas #YoungstownOH #NewYork #Mafia #MafiaHistory 🗃️ #Skystorians
On this date, February 10... • in 1910, U.S. officials consider deporting Ignazio Lupo, who is on trial for counterfeiting. • in 1917, Joseph Talarico is fatally shot at a Pittsburgh saloon. In New York, police break up a policy gambling ring arresting 21 men, including leader Anthony Celantano. • in 1921, bootlegger Alberto Alterio is shot and mortally wounded at Manhattan's 'whiskey curb,' a block from police headquarters. • in 1927, Brooklyn Camorra leader Leopoldo Lauritano goes on trial for perjury. • in 1930, a New York judge directs the acquittal of Charles 'Green' Entratta, accused of a murder at the Hotsy Totsy Club. • in 1946, the S.S. Laura Keene, with deported Salvatore 'Charlie Luciano' Lucania aboard, departs New York for Italy. • in 1947, Cuban secret police question visiting mafioso Salvatore 'Charlie Luciano' Lucania. • in 1960, inmate Louis Ferrini tells FBI he witnessed some of a Mafia induction ceremony within New Jersey State Prison. • in 1966, speaking at a hearing of the House Appropriations Committee, FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover minimizes the contributions of Mafia turncoat Joseph Valachi. • in 1977, San Diego crime lord and FBI informant Frank 'Bomp' Bompensiero is shot to death near his apartment. • in 1999, Dante 'Danny' Strollo of Campbell OH pleads guilty to racketeering and agrees to testify against his brother, Youngstown-area crime boss Lenine 'Lenny' Strollo. Image of Frank Bompensiero.
#OTD (Feb. 10)
Events in U.S. organized crime #history.
#SanDiego #Pittsburgh #Brooklyn #Cuba #NewJersey #Detroit #ScrantonPA #RhodeIsland #YoungstownOH #NewYork #Mafia #MafiaHistory 🗃️ #Skystorians
Looking to audition in NEPA?
Diva Theater has auditions for William Mastrosimone’s Extremities on Monday, February 9 and Tuesday, February 10 from 7-9 pm. Only need to show up one day. Sides provided. Bring rehearsal conflicts with you. Show runs April 24 through May 3. #auditions #scrantonpa
This #antique #apothecary #aqua #glassbottle set dates back to the early 1910s. These #quackmedicine and #tincture bottles are made of vibrant, clear #blueglass. One bottle originates from #CamdenNJ, while the other is from #ScrantonPA.
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On this date, January 18... • in 1905, an attempt is made to blow up the Scranton PA home of Antonio Fazio who had refused Mafia demands for tribute payments. In Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily, future New York crime boss Joseph Bonanno is born. • in 1909, Giovanni Cardinali is shot and killed in his Brooklyn home by mafioso Pellegrino Scaglia. • in 1913, a federal jury in Duluth MN convicts Tony Milano of counterfeiting and acquits his brother Frank. • in 1920, a bomb damages the Buffalo grocery of Joseph Baudo who resisted Black Hand demands for payment. • in 1922, New York mafiosi Umberto Valenti and Saverio Pollaccia arrive back in the U.S. after time in Italy. • in 1930, Kansas City underworld figures Charles Binaggio and Anthony Gizzo are arrested in Denver for carrying concealed weapons. • in 1933, Brooklyn gangster Leopoldo Lauritano is released from prison following a perjury sentence. • in 1951, James Licavoli of Cleveland testifies before the Kefauver Committee. • in 1960, four New Jersey mobsters are indicted for the murder of Joseph Barbito. Image of Joseph Bonanno.
#OTD (Jan. 18)
Events in U.S. organized crime #history.
#ScrantonPA #Brooklyn #DuluthMN #Buffalo #KansasCity #Cleveland #Denver #NewJersey #NewYork #Mafia #MafiaHistory 🗃️ #Skystorians
There is something special about this cast (AND the crew I don’t have a photo of). I think we killed it last night in previews. If you’re in #scrantonpa, please consider coming to Love, Sex, and the IRS at Providence Playhouse/Actors Circle. You won’t regret it. #supportlocaltheatre 🎭
Same-Day Adult ADHD Appointments, Telehealth Across PA & DE.
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#ScrantonPA
#BearDE #GeorgetownDE
Adult ADHD Appointments Available Today Across PA & DE
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#ScrantonPA #ADHDphiladelphia
#ADHDPittsburgh
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#UpperDarbyPA #ChesterPA #ScrantonPA
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On this date, January 03... • in 1905, alleged regional Mafia leader John Costa, facing charges of felonious wounding, robbery, attempted robbery, conspiracy and threatening, is released on bail in Scranton PA. • in 1912, the Hartford CT murder of Antonio Pietrolino is linked to the Mafia in Scranton PA. • in 1919, Detroit mob boss Antonio Giannola is shot to death on Rivard Street. • in 1921, former Prohibition agent Jeremiah Bohan confesses that he fatally shot Monk Eastman on the morning of Dec. 26. • in 1923, Brooklyn gangster William Lovett, 29, is mortally wounded by a gunman at his apartment on Front Street. • in 1929, New York Police Commissioner Whalen asserts that George McManus fired the shot that killed racketeer Arnold Rothstein. Gangster Vincent Coll is sent back to Elmira Reformatory for violating parole terms. • in 1939, Antonio Pollina of Philadelphia is arrested for operating an illegal distillery. • in 1941, Brooklyn racketeer Louis Capone is indicted for the 1939 murder of Irving Penn. • in 1946, New York Governor Thomas Dewey commutes the remainder of the compulsory prostitution sentence of Salvatore 'Charlie Luciano' Lucania on the condition that he be deported. • in 1956, Joe Adonis voluntarily leaves the country, avoiding jail time and deportation for a perjury offense. • in 1966, as he begins work on The Valachi Papers project, author Peter Maas agrees that the government may eliminate from his book any material deemed injurious to law enforcement. • in 2005, convicted Bonanno crime boss Joseph Massino agrees to wear an FBI wire during a conversation with his successor. Image of Joe Adonis.
#OTD (Jan. 03)
Events in U.S. organized crime #history.
#NewYork #ScrantonPA #HartfordCT #Detroit #Brooklyn #Philadelphia #Mafia #MafiaHistory 🗃️ #Skystorians
#Antique #PoisonBottles! These bottles once contained ingredients like #arsenic to combat #householdpests like #bedbugs and #fleas.
#Antique #Apothecary #ClearGlassBottles - #1900s #DrTragersInsecticide #ScrantonPA #HomeDécor
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More Apothecary bottles from #ScrantonPA!
#Antique #Apothecary #Aqua #GlassBottles - #1900s #Vintage Croup #Tincture #Scranton, #PA #HomeDécor
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Hey! That’s me on that list! With a bunch of NEPA’s funniest folks!
At Actors Circle in #ScrantonPA. Show runs January 15-25.
#justact #supportlocaltheatre
#scrantonpa
Show Up/Speak Out in Scranton
Visibility Event · Volunteer organized
Monday, November 17
2 – 3pm EST
+ 1 more day
Spruce St & North Washington Avenue
Scranton, PA 18503
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1950 Wilkes Barre Scranton Airport Main
Buildings Postcard
#WilkesBarreScrantonAirport
#VintagePostcard #HistoricalAirport
#AvocaPA #AirportHistory #oldpostcards
#VintagePhotography #ScrantonPA
#WilkesBarre #AviationHistory #OldPostcards #ClassicAviation #TarmacViews
#VintageArchitecture
Guitarist at microphone performs as the crowd grows
Woman in Winnie the Pooh costume holds sign stating “I am American so am Anti Fascist”
People in inflatable costumes depicting a pig, dinosaur, Uncle Sam and bald eagle stand on grass by marble monument.
Little girl on grass with large American flag. She talks with people in inflatable costumes depicting a zebra and a frog.
Abandoned Building Series
Windows on Wednesday Series
No. 1001 | Scranton Lace Factory
Inside the abandoned Scranton Lace Factory for #WindowsOnWednesday
#tomschopperphotography #fineartphotography #blackandwhitephotography #bnw #abandonedbuildings #urbandecay #scrantonlacefactory #scrantonpa
The PA premiere of Clive Barker’s Subtle Bodies begins this weekend at Actors Circle. Reservations available. We have such dreams to show you! #supportlocaltheatre #clivebarker #subtlebodies #actorscircle #scrantonpa
Map showing locations of the “No Kings 2.0” protests to be held in Pennsylvania on Saturday, October 18th, 2025.
#NoKings 2.0
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
#NoKingsPennsylvania
(Part 5 of 6)
#PunxsutawneyPA
#SayrePA
#ScrantonPA
#SpringfieldPA
#StateCollegePA
#WashingtonPA
#WellsboroPA
#WestChesterPA
#WilkesBarrePA
#WilliamsportPA
Link:
www.nokings.org
Did you know there’s a (mostly) playwriting writers’ group in Scranton? There is! They meet this Saturday at 10 AM at Diva Theater (126 W Market St). Come join us! #justwrite #justwriteplays #scrantonpa
Tomorrow night is your only chance to catch my new short at the Scranton Fringe Fest. Hear shorts from three of my writing cohort faves as well. See another one of them act. 7:30 pm. Trolley Museum. See Fringe site for tix. #scrantonpa #supportlocaltheatre #scrantonfringe #wildchaos
Diva Theater has auditions tonight and tomorrow night for Incorruptible. Super funny show about scam artist monks. You should go try out! #supportlocaltheatre #scrantonpa
Courthouse building and grounds landscaped with trees and flowers.
A great thing about NEPA is the way our community comes together. This weekend, we’re celebrating La Festa Italiana. Admission is free, and proceeds raised in excess of expenses will be donated to local charities. See you there! #NEPA #LaFestaItaliana #ItalianFestival #ScrantonPA
