The 98th Scripps National Spelling Bee finished up on May 28 in Washington, D.C. Its winning word was bromocriptine, correctly spelled by 14-year-old Shrey Parikh, of Rancho Cucamonga, CA. According to the USA Today piece on that meet, this year’s winning word means “a polypeptide alkaloid that is a derivative of ergot and mimics the
In 2031, Williamsport’s world-famous Repasz Band will celebrate its 200th year of continuous existence; but in the meantime, this year, the local ensemble honors yet another anniversary — America’s 250th — with a robust slate of concerts in June, July and August. With 10 Central PA gigs on the schedule, the band’s summer 2026 program
If Webb readers needed any confirmation that this particular writer is a true reading nerd, here it is: One highlight of my recent Southern vacation was the chance to peruse no less than seven different Florida newspapers. These included dailies and weeklies from such places as Naples, Fort Myers and the Peace River region, along
Many years ago, when he was very little, my now-adult son would see me carrying around a weird-sounding book called To Kill a Mockingbird. Upon reaching teen years, he was surprised to learn that it was a novel; as a tot, he’d always assumed it was a hunting manual! Except for the episode with “Ol’
The prestigious American Film Institute — a nonprofit group promoting film heritage — loves to make lists: the 100 greatest movies; 100 greatest comedies; greatest thrillers; greatest stars; greatest movie-quotes — and a whole lot more. In the early 2000s, when AFI announced their forthcoming roster of 100 greatest heroes & villains, some friends and
