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Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Clarks Summit Goes Pink is staging a 5K/1 Mile Walk and block party on Saturday, Aug. 15, starting behind the borough building on Depot Street. Race participants will enjoy food + drink specials and live music from Kristen and the Noise as proceeds support local breast cancer efforts. The Abington Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Max Loiacono, a Clarks Summit photographer and Abington Heights grad, exhibited his railroad images at the Bellefonte Art Museum’s Pennsylvania Industrial History gallery. He plans to expand his work for regional history—exploring European sites for Cold War relics. The Abington Journal
- ➤ Lackawanna Trail Drama Club will perform the musical 'Annie' in NYC starting Friday, March 27 at 7 p.m.; additional showings are set for Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. The production, set during the Great Depression (with classic songs like 'Tomorrow'), showcases local talent. The Abington Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Pennsylvania rose from $3.12 on Monday to $3.20 on Tuesday (AAA said) as global oil markets reacted to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz amid concerns over Iran. Analysts say prices may increase further in the coming week. FOX 56
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Abington Community Library in Clarks Summit, a final Girl Scout Starter Troop meeting was held on Sunday for Daisies and Brownies to introduce local girls to scouting skills. The troop will transition into a parent-led group, with volunteers needed to guide badge activities (such as STEM and outdoor programs). The Abington Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ NextGen Counseling (state-licensed in Oct. 2025) now offers addiction and mental health counseling for youth 12 to 19 on Dickson City’s Main Street, with teens 14 and over able to consent to treatment. The center awaits Medicaid contract approval as it provides early intervention for substance and mental health challenges. WVIA
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Ron Parasole Jr plans to build a 25-unit, 36,000 sqft apartment building on Center St. in Clarks Summit using the former United Cerebral Palsy site, featuring private balconies, an elevator, and community amenities (dog park, rooftop deck) with construction set to begin soon. Borough officials praise the project for expanding local housing. The Abington Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At the District 2-4 Class 3A Girls Swimming and Diving Championships in February, Abington Heights won the district title with 261 points after sophomore Hadley Pallman earned four gold medals, including the 100-yard butterfly. Scranton Prep topped the Class 2A meet with Rebecca Oakes earning four wins and 266.5 points. The Abington Journal
- ➤ The Abington Heights boys won their league title with a 9-0 record after routing Delaware Valley on Feb. 4, while the Scranton Prep girls clinched the championship on Feb. 12 by beating the Lady Warriors — both marking impressive finishes to a season of close meets. The Abington Journal
- ➤ The Comets finished seventh in the Northeast Regional at Bethlehem Liberty High School from Feb. 27-28 — Brady Full and Mason Whitney finished third in their weight classes and will compete at the state championship at the Giant Center in Hershey March 5-7. The Abington Journal
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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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Family to Family Easter Food Basket Giveaway
8 AM – 4 PM — Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple — Free — Community organizations come together to provide Easter food baskets with no registration required.
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