Good morning, Scranton.

The University of Scranton hosted a Lunar New Year festival on Thursday with craft workshops, food, and games that celebrated Asian traditions (including Chinese calligraphy and Japanese origami).

Faculty, students, and the Asia Club led friendly competitions and art activities honoring the Year of the Horse.

A new mural, Song of the City, will honor Scranton's vaudeville history on the corner of Linden Street and Penn Ave. Artist Jon Laidacker will begin work in his studio in the next few weeks — the mural is set to install by the end of summer and early fall.

Penn State Scranton is sending two senior dancers to join THON, a 46-hour dance marathon fundraiser for pediatric cancer research, as the event starts tonight at 6 p.m. in State College.

PennDOT advanced plans for a 140-mile rail corridor linking Scranton and New York Penn Station during a virtual meeting Thursday afternoon.

The proposed project includes stops in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and will offer three daily round-trips.

Two weeks after a fire at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Dickson City, former Throop volunteer David Spalding drove 90 minutes to help fight the blaze, ensuring no serious injuries occurred.

The hospital is partially open and will resume orthopedic care + rehabilitation services.

In an episode from the WVIA Podcast Studio—featuring local insight—Roger and Bob discussed how Scranton native Gerry McNamara and Justice Shoats are leading the Siena University Saints while previewing tonight’s basketball game between Pittston Area and Crestwood along with NASCAR and Penguins hockey.

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.