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Monday, February 23rd, 2026

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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of February.

SPORTS NEWS

  • Teddy Richards, a Wilkes-Barre native and head equipment manager for the Florida Panthers, helped Team USA capture a gold medal on Sunday at the Olympic Winter Games in Italy. He has spent 13 NHL seasons with key roles on championship teams, adding to his long track record of supporting local talent.  FOX 56

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Wed, 2/25/26

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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.

    Sun, 3/1/26

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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.

    Sat, 3/7/26

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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.

    Sun, 3/8/26

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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.

    Fri, 3/13/26

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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.

    Sat, 3/14/26

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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