Scranton Local News – Thursday, January 1st, 2026

Daily Scranton

Thursday, January 1st, 2026

Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ FOX56 wrapped up 2025 with a review of the top 10 local stories that caught significant community attention, from building safety warnings to a statewide Money Match check program and a Penn State study on cancer across the region. FOX 56

CULTURE NEWS

➤ WVIA launches a week-long review series featuring top 10 news videos and popular podcast episodes (including local highlights in Scranton) from 2025. The series runs through New Year's Day. WVIA

SCRANTON EVENTS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

Shiver by the River #1

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Scranton Running Company — Cost varies — Participate in a fun run with options for a 5k, 10k, or a leisurely 2mi walk along the scenic river.

Sat, 1/10/26

Saturday, January 10th, 2026
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Pennsylvania Bingo Celebration

6 p.m. — Lackawanna County Children's Library — Free entry — Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the USA with a fun Pennsylvania themed BINGO game and local snacks.

Mon, 1/26/26

Monday, January 26th, 2026
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SCRANTON REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

SCRANTON JOB BOARD

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

SCRANTON ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT ANNOUNCEMENT SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

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