Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of February.
Good morning, Scranton.
The third annual Spring Into Hope fundraiser at Sabatini’s Bottle Shop and Bar in Exeter on Tuesday sold $30 tickets that included drinks and pizza to raise funds for Give Hope outreach.
The event supports people experiencing homelessness in Luzerne and Wyoming counties — organizers aim to boost community support.
Today, the Good Natured podcast spotlights winter fun in NEPA — reporting on the Eagles Mere toboggan slide reopening in Sullivan County after 11 years, a cardboard regatta with Girl Scouts in Lackawanna County, and a visit to Carbon County’s large greenhouse for lettuce production.
Local experts and community members met at a roundtable hosted by Affordable Pennsylvania to discuss rising energy costs and renewable options, with University of Scranton's JoyAnna Hopper explaining that clean projects could lower bills amid a 46% rise in electricity prices since 2018 + urging action.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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