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Scranton
Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local educators present timeless reading choices in the Bookmarks column (featured this morning) to help readers explore enduring classics like East of Eden, A Confederacy of Dunces and Hamlet; experts say these works offer clear lessons on life and love. WVIA
- ➤ Everhart Museum hosts the fourth annual Garden of Hearts this February with 600 hearts already displayed and donations welcome. The event moved from Cedar Avenue (due to heavy snowfall) and offers better parking while hearts can be picked up after Valentine’s Day. FOX 56
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Amazon is planning a nine-building data center campus on 380 acres in Kline Township near Brewster. The company will submit a joint PLDP/FLDP for township review in late January — a move that may create several hundred jobs while prompting local concerns over water usage. FOX 56
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers are reminded to clear all snow and ice from vehicle windows before driving as heavy snowfall is forecast this weekend — state law imposes fines from $50 to $1500 if windows remain obstructed. FOX 56
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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.
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Shiver by the River Race Series
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Scranton Running Company — Registration Fees Apply — Compete in a 5k, 10k, or join the 2mi walk along a scenic river path.
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Galentine's Cocktails & Shopping
5:30-8 p.m. — The Colonnade — Cost of ticket includes one complimentary beverage — Enjoy cocktails and unique shopping from local retailers with complimentary champagne tasting.
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The Colonnade Valentine's Dinner
7:30-10 p.m. — The Colonnade — Cash Bar available — Celebrate Valentine's Day with a gourmet dinner featuring a variety of delicious bites and a champagne toast.
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Broadway in Scranton Subscription Package: Sunday Matinees
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple — Subscription package available — Immerse yourself in a delightful afternoon of Broadway performances in Scranton.
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