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Scranton
Friday, March 6th, 2026
Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Scranton nonprofit Black Scranton Project is transforming a century-old PNC Bank building (on North Main Avenue) into a center for Black arts and culture that will host Juneteenth block parties (and Black History Month events). Founder Glynis M. Johns says the center will preserve local stories from the 1800s. FOX 56
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ West Scranton Intermediate School held an open house Thursday night (at 1401 Fellows St.) to show off its fully renovated, modernized building. The three-and-a-half-year project cost nearly $40 million, including a $10 million grant. FOX 56
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Utility work in Dickson City will restrict Main Street to one alternating lane on Thursday, Mar. 12, causing delays for drivers + officials advise extra caution. FOX 56
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today in the WVIA Podcast Studio, Roger and Bob discussed regional college basketball; Susquehanna's men will play Redlands in the NCAA Division III Tournament at Hood College in Frederick, Md. + Scranton's Lady Royals will host Framingham State Friday night. WVIA
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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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