Good morning, Scranton.

NeighborhoodWorks NEPA in West Scranton is now accepting applications for 150 hometown hero banners to honor local veterans.

The nonprofit requires a service form, veteran photo, and $250 fee (applications are first come, first served) before replacing the displayed banners along Main Avenue and Luzerne St by Memorial Day.

Cumulus Media filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Mar.

5 to reduce roughly $600M in debt and restructure normal operations. Its Wilkes-Barre Scranton radio stations, including WMGS, WBHT, WBSX, and WSJR, continue broadcasting & disruption to employees and listeners is not expected.

Gas prices in Pennsylvania climbed nearly 50 cents per gallon over two weeks and the statewide average reached about $3.60 on March 10 due to stronger crude oil costs and seasonal refinery adjustments; daily updates will track price changes this week.

Scranton School District hosted a panel discussion Tuesday night — local education and legal officials urged parents to delay giving smartphones to children until after eighth grade.

The panel examined risks like cyberbullying, mental health issues and unsafe online behavior.

Hundreds of residents and council members questioned plans for the Wildcat Ridge data center at a public hearing at Valley View High School in Archbald.

They debated environmental impacts, job projections, and technical details as developers explained the project’s scope.

The Lady Royals won two games to earn an NCAA Division III bid and will play Bates Friday at the Long Center — tip at 7 p.m. The team aims to build on its eleven-game win streak.

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.

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.