Mike McGinley
@mikemcginley.bsky.social
Digital Marketer & Technologist; Award-Winning Columnist timesleader.com & Content Creator; NEPA Influencer of the Year; nonprofit supporter; news junkie
We had a superb meal at Pazzo on Highway 315 in the Pittston PA region last week. #NEPA. 🤍
So happy our friends Gail and Vivian reached out — it was a midweek treat! 🍴
Today’s @TLnews column is up 📰
www.timesleader.com/features/172...
So happy our friends Gail and Vivian reached out — it was a midweek treat! 🍴
Today’s @TLnews column is up 📰
www.timesleader.com/features/172...
Around Town: Perfection at Pazzo
<p>It’s hard to believe two months have passed since the wedding, and we’re now into the holiday season.</p>
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December 7, 2025 at 1:21 PM
We had a superb meal at Pazzo on Highway 315 in the Pittston PA region last week. #NEPA. 🤍
So happy our friends Gail and Vivian reached out — it was a midweek treat! 🍴
Today’s @TLnews column is up 📰
www.timesleader.com/features/172...
So happy our friends Gail and Vivian reached out — it was a midweek treat! 🍴
Today’s @TLnews column is up 📰
www.timesleader.com/features/172...
Around Town: Thakkful for the gift of Broadway 🎭 is live on my Substack. Check it out & feel free to subscribe. 🖊️
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Around Town: Thankful for the gift of Broadway
When I think about all of the things to be grateful for this year, the list is abundant.
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November 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Around Town: Thakkful for the gift of Broadway 🎭 is live on my Substack. Check it out & feel free to subscribe. 🖊️
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We got to see the very best in people last week between the annual Wyoming Valley Veterans Day Parade and the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner. 🇺🇸
Today’s column is up. 📰
Happy Sunday 🤍 ☕️
#NEPA #Veterans #ChamberofCommerce
www.timesleader.com/features/172...
Today’s column is up. 📰
Happy Sunday 🤍 ☕️
#NEPA #Veterans #ChamberofCommerce
www.timesleader.com/features/172...
Around Town: Wyoming Valley supports our veterans
<p>I’ve always heard people say the Wyoming Valley is one of the most supportive areas in the country for veterans.</p>
www.timesleader.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:39 PM
We got to see the very best in people last week between the annual Wyoming Valley Veterans Day Parade and the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner. 🇺🇸
Today’s column is up. 📰
Happy Sunday 🤍 ☕️
#NEPA #Veterans #ChamberofCommerce
www.timesleader.com/features/172...
Today’s column is up. 📰
Happy Sunday 🤍 ☕️
#NEPA #Veterans #ChamberofCommerce
www.timesleader.com/features/172...
Big shoutout to my friend Caila Klaiss on her debut novel 📖 and successful launch 🚀 party last week! Her novel, Kennedy Sloane Gets Scooped, is available now on @amazon and B&N.
Read all about it in today’s @TLnews column 📰
#Authors #BookDebuts
www.timesleader.com/features/172...
Read all about it in today’s @TLnews column 📰
#Authors #BookDebuts
www.timesleader.com/features/172...
Around Town: A friend’s dream comes true
<p>I’m so thrilled to write about a friend’s dream coming true.</p>
www.timesleader.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Big shoutout to my friend Caila Klaiss on her debut novel 📖 and successful launch 🚀 party last week! Her novel, Kennedy Sloane Gets Scooped, is available now on @amazon and B&N.
Read all about it in today’s @TLnews column 📰
#Authors #BookDebuts
www.timesleader.com/features/172...
Read all about it in today’s @TLnews column 📰
#Authors #BookDebuts
www.timesleader.com/features/172...
I always write positive reviews, so today is the exception. Sharing our experience at @hilton Molino Stucky Venice. During our honeymoon leather purchases (easily resellable) went missing.
Be vigilant, especially if going to Hilton Molino Stucky Venice. Review: www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserRevi...
Be vigilant, especially if going to Hilton Molino Stucky Venice. Review: www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserRevi...
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November 6, 2025 at 12:42 AM
I always write positive reviews, so today is the exception. Sharing our experience at @hilton Molino Stucky Venice. During our honeymoon leather purchases (easily resellable) went missing.
Be vigilant, especially if going to Hilton Molino Stucky Venice. Review: www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserRevi...
Be vigilant, especially if going to Hilton Molino Stucky Venice. Review: www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserRevi...
Tomorrow is the day - please get out to vote. 🗳️
This election, I’m asking for a special vote for my Dad, Tim McGinley For Luzerne County PA Controller. 🤍💫
#LuzerneCounty #CountyController #TimMcGinley #McGinley #Election2025
This election, I’m asking for a special vote for my Dad, Tim McGinley For Luzerne County PA Controller. 🤍💫
#LuzerneCounty #CountyController #TimMcGinley #McGinley #Election2025
November 4, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Tomorrow is the day - please get out to vote. 🗳️
This election, I’m asking for a special vote for my Dad, Tim McGinley For Luzerne County PA Controller. 🤍💫
#LuzerneCounty #CountyController #TimMcGinley #McGinley #Election2025
This election, I’m asking for a special vote for my Dad, Tim McGinley For Luzerne County PA Controller. 🤍💫
#LuzerneCounty #CountyController #TimMcGinley #McGinley #Election2025
October 24, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Thanks to @janeclimatepac.bsky.social for supporting my Dad’s campaign for Luzerne County Controller!
#NEPA #LuzerneCounty #WilkesBarre #Election
#NEPA #LuzerneCounty #WilkesBarre #Election
Vote McGinley for Luzerne County Controller! This JanePAC climate champ is a former Luzerne County Council member, nonprofit administrator, high school principal, and wrestling coach committed to our planet, and to Luzerne County, #Pennsylvania.
September 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Thanks to @janeclimatepac.bsky.social for supporting my Dad’s campaign for Luzerne County Controller!
#NEPA #LuzerneCounty #WilkesBarre #Election
#NEPA #LuzerneCounty #WilkesBarre #Election
Funny that @buzzfeed picked up my reply to @stoolpresidente yesterday regarding Bill Belichick’s @cbssundaymorning.bsky.social interview. Of all the comments on X, mine was plucked.
Quite the sports commentator I am 🤣
Quite the sports commentator I am 🤣
April 29, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Funny that @buzzfeed picked up my reply to @stoolpresidente yesterday regarding Bill Belichick’s @cbssundaymorning.bsky.social interview. Of all the comments on X, mine was plucked.
Quite the sports commentator I am 🤣
Quite the sports commentator I am 🤣
Good morning, Las Vegas! ♦️♣️❤️♠️
February 3, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Good morning, Las Vegas! ♦️♣️❤️♠️
Some houses still standing but damaged. Other houses burnt to the ground. 🔥 💔 Business, schools, salons, galleries, neighborhoods. This is devastating.
I can’t stop praying for LA.
I hope residents and first responders feel the love of the world. 💜
#LosAngelesWildfire #LosAngelesFire #Wildfires
I can’t stop praying for LA.
I hope residents and first responders feel the love of the world. 💜
#LosAngelesWildfire #LosAngelesFire #Wildfires
January 9, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Some houses still standing but damaged. Other houses burnt to the ground. 🔥 💔 Business, schools, salons, galleries, neighborhoods. This is devastating.
I can’t stop praying for LA.
I hope residents and first responders feel the love of the world. 💜
#LosAngelesWildfire #LosAngelesFire #Wildfires
I can’t stop praying for LA.
I hope residents and first responders feel the love of the world. 💜
#LosAngelesWildfire #LosAngelesFire #Wildfires
Prayers for @billclinton.bsky.social. Hospitalized tonight ahead of the Christmas holiday 🤒💝❤️💚🎄
December 24, 2024 at 2:21 AM
Prayers for @billclinton.bsky.social. Hospitalized tonight ahead of the Christmas holiday 🤒💝❤️💚🎄
My latest column is up on Substack!
Give it a look. All about being grateful 💛💫
#NEPA #GiveThanks #Grateful #WilkesBarre
mikejmcginley.substack.com/p/around-tow...
Give it a look. All about being grateful 💛💫
#NEPA #GiveThanks #Grateful #WilkesBarre
mikejmcginley.substack.com/p/around-tow...
Around Town: Region has much to be thankful for
Reflections from a week of feeling thankful
mikejmcginley.substack.com
December 4, 2024 at 11:56 AM
My latest column is up on Substack!
Give it a look. All about being grateful 💛💫
#NEPA #GiveThanks #Grateful #WilkesBarre
mikejmcginley.substack.com/p/around-tow...
Give it a look. All about being grateful 💛💫
#NEPA #GiveThanks #Grateful #WilkesBarre
mikejmcginley.substack.com/p/around-tow...
December 4, 2024 at 12:07 AM
Today’s column is up & it’s all about what to be thankful for both in this country & close to home. We’re lucky to live in the greatest country and have so many blessings.
#USA #America #Thankful #Thanksgiving #Grateful #Reflection #NEPA www.timesleader.com/features/167...
#USA #America #Thankful #Thanksgiving #Grateful #Reflection #NEPA www.timesleader.com/features/167...
Around Town: Region has much to be thankful for
<p>As I sat at St. Maria Goretti Church in Laflin on Thanksgiving morning, I thought about everything I had to do that day and for the impending weekend.</p>
www.timesleader.com
December 1, 2024 at 11:16 AM
Today’s column is up & it’s all about what to be thankful for both in this country & close to home. We’re lucky to live in the greatest country and have so many blessings.
#USA #America #Thankful #Thanksgiving #Grateful #Reflection #NEPA www.timesleader.com/features/167...
#USA #America #Thankful #Thanksgiving #Grateful #Reflection #NEPA www.timesleader.com/features/167...
Friends - please do me a favor and subscribe to my Substack. I’ll drop my newspaper column 🗞️ and other musings there > mikejmcginley.Substack.com. Thank you in advance! ❤️
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November 29, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Friends - please do me a favor and subscribe to my Substack. I’ll drop my newspaper column 🗞️ and other musings there > mikejmcginley.Substack.com. Thank you in advance! ❤️
Happy Thanksgiving! No matter where you are, I hope you have a day of peace, kindness and contentment. Let’s count our blessings. 🧡💫✨💛
November 28, 2024 at 6:11 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! No matter where you are, I hope you have a day of peace, kindness and contentment. Let’s count our blessings. 🧡💫✨💛
Miscommunication?
Trump: Mexico is "effectively closing our southern border."
Mexico: "no plan to close border."
Mexico: "no plan to close border."
November 28, 2024 at 2:24 AM
Miscommunication?
Happy Thanksgiving Eve!!! Almost there - home stretch 💪 🦃🤎💛
November 27, 2024 at 3:18 PM
Happy Thanksgiving Eve!!! Almost there - home stretch 💪 🦃🤎💛
Heading into Thanksgiving week and a new time of year! 🦃
Thinking about the holidays, the change of seasons and giving back.
Today’s column is up 🗞️
Happy Sunday 🤍☕️
www.timesleader.com/features/167...
Thinking about the holidays, the change of seasons and giving back.
Today’s column is up 🗞️
Happy Sunday 🤍☕️
www.timesleader.com/features/167...
Around Town: Support local businesses that give back
<p>Winter is on the way — or seemingly it’s here, especially if you were in the eye of Friday’s snowstorm — and along with it comes all of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.</p>
www.timesleader.com
November 24, 2024 at 11:40 AM
Heading into Thanksgiving week and a new time of year! 🦃
Thinking about the holidays, the change of seasons and giving back.
Today’s column is up 🗞️
Happy Sunday 🤍☕️
www.timesleader.com/features/167...
Thinking about the holidays, the change of seasons and giving back.
Today’s column is up 🗞️
Happy Sunday 🤍☕️
www.timesleader.com/features/167...
November 22, 2024 at 11:45 AM
Reposted by Mike McGinley
Wednesday's fundraiser will run from 4 to 7 p.m. in the St. Ann Maronite Catholic Church hall, 1320 Price St. in West Scranton.
Helping from afar: West Scranton church dinner to raise funds for those displaced in Lebanon
In the basement of St. Ann Maronite Church in West Scranton parishioners rolled grape leaves and blended chickpeas. They prepped to make meals on Wednesday to raise money for those in Lebanon displace...
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November 19, 2024 at 10:19 PM
Wednesday's fundraiser will run from 4 to 7 p.m. in the St. Ann Maronite Catholic Church hall, 1320 Price St. in West Scranton.
This week’s column is up 🤍☕️
Recapping the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce annual dinner in #NEPA
500+ leaders, advocates and honorees attended & there were some core messages.
#Commerce #Community #Pennsylvania 🗞️📰
www.timesleader.com/features/167...
Recapping the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce annual dinner in #NEPA
500+ leaders, advocates and honorees attended & there were some core messages.
#Commerce #Community #Pennsylvania 🗞️📰
www.timesleader.com/features/167...
Mike McGinley: Connect with others
<p>I woke up on Friday morning feeling totally inspired and filled with hope.</p>
www.timesleader.com
November 17, 2024 at 2:13 PM
This week’s column is up 🤍☕️
Recapping the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce annual dinner in #NEPA
500+ leaders, advocates and honorees attended & there were some core messages.
#Commerce #Community #Pennsylvania 🗞️📰
www.timesleader.com/features/167...
Recapping the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce annual dinner in #NEPA
500+ leaders, advocates and honorees attended & there were some core messages.
#Commerce #Community #Pennsylvania 🗞️📰
www.timesleader.com/features/167...