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Scranton
Monday, February 16th, 2026
Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents enjoy skiing at Montage Mountain today (9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.) as milder weather attracts families from nearby areas for Presidents’ Day weekend. PA Homepage
- ➤ Griffin Pond Animal Shelter said ongoing Petfinder issues are limiting how local pet adoptions are shown online, and it advises interested adopters to check its Facebook page or visit the shelter between noon and 3 p.m (except Tuesdays). FOX 56
- ➤ Ja Vi No Salon hosted a Galentine’s Day event today in Plains with local vendors and free admission for guests to enjoy sweet treats and accessories (from The Little White Cottage and Sinnamon’s Sweet Treats). The celebration aimed to support local small businesses and boost community spirit. FOX 56
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ WVIA's Sarah Scinto and Kat Bolus will host a panel discussion on data centers' impact at 7 p.m. tonight on WVIA-TV. The Keystone Edition series (Data Centers: Deal or Dilemma?) explores how these developments may affect local communities. WVIA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Skiers and snowboarders enjoyed soft snow and warm weather at Elk Mountain Ski Resort in Susquehanna County this Presidents’ Day weekend; visitors from Chester County, Philadelphia and Scranton took advantage of groomed trails for a rare break from winter’s chill. WNEP
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Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour
2-9 p.m. — Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza — Various pricing options available — Celebrate a century of basketball thrills and laughs with legendary performances and fan experiences.
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JCC Zootopia Purim Carnival
12-2 p.m. — Scranton JCC — Free entry — Celebrate Purim with carnival games, music, and a lively atmosphere for all ages.
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Chicago: The Musical
2-4 p.m. — Scranton Cultural Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the razzle-dazzle of Chicago’s iconic story of fame and fortune in the Jazz Age.
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Van Morrison Celebration: Tupelo Honey
3–5 p.m. — The Theater at North — Ticket prices not listed — Celebrate the timeless music of Van Morrison in a vibrant tribute performance.
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Cash and King Tribute Concert
7-9 p.m. — The Theater at North — Ticket prices vary — Experience the best of Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley in one unforgettable tribute concert.
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Brian P. Kelly 2 Mile Footrace
11 a.m. — Scranton Downtown Federal Credit Union — $12 pre-registration, $15 race day — Celebrate the start of the race season with this historic 2-mile footrace on the parade route.
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