Bob Kelly's (bobkelly) Blog

Good news for those who were on the fence about buying your first home! The first time homebuyer's credit was extended into spring of 2010!  It has a few small changes, but it is still an $8000 credit. The credit is extended until April 30, 2010, and as long as you have it under contract by that ...

Everyday at 12:30 pm, Barley Creek in Tannersville offers free tours of their working brewery for all ages, and tasting for those 21 and over.  It's a great experience in the Pocono Mountains original brew pub.  Hang out and enjoy lunch from their menu, like the Firehouse Chili (which is perfect ...

The Pocono Family YMCA, located on Main Street in Stroudsburg, has opened a new Pilates and Spin Studio! It offers classes to members and non-members and is right across the street from their parking lot on Williams St.  Pilates is a great work out for people of all levels.  Seeing and feeling re...

Our local ski areas are holding job fairs to hire for the up-coming season! Managers from most, if not all, departments will be there. Camelback Ski area is having theirs tonight, 11/10, from 4-8pm in the Pennsylvania Room. Call 570-629-1661 if you need additional information. Shawnee Mountain's ...

I know it's still fall, but ski season is right around the corner here in the Poconos! It's NOVEMBER already, and Shawnee Mountain reports that weather permitting, they will being making snow mid-November with a target date to open of November 27! That's only 3 WEEKS AWAY! Camelback Mountain Reso...

Another great way our community here in the Pocono Mountains is coming together! Rose Schoch, owner of Schoch Harley Davidson/Buell in Snydersville, has written a book to raise funds for the rebuilding of the Blakeslee Farm that was destroyed in a tornado this past summer. But it's not just an or...

A big day in Bartonsville today! At 8am, the new Giant grocery stored opened their doors! Located where the old truck stop was, it is prime location, nestled near Routes 80, 611 & 33.  It looks like a large store as I drive by! There is also a new Red Lobster located in the same complex, which sh...

Remember last season's American Idol? It was the "Battle of the Davids", and David Archuleta was the very young runner up.  David will be giving the Poconos a Christmas concert at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on December 18 at 7:30pm! For only $30, you can enjoy the "Christmas From the Hear...

Daylight Savings Time comes to an end this weekend! "Spring Ahead and Fall Back" is the saying. Don't forget to turn your clocks back an hour after you've celebrated Halloween on Saturday night (ok, officially, turn them back at 2am on Sunday)!  Although there are a few places that don't particip...

This year, Halloween falls on a Saturday, so all the townships in Monroe County will be having trick or treat on Halloween night! It's for children ages 12 and under. Below are times for the trick or treaters.  If you're handing out treats, keep your porch light on so the kids know they can knock...