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Scranton
Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Archbald are rallying to limit data centers to the industrial district after trees were cleared along Route 6, sparking community concern. The grassroots group held meetings, collected 500 signatures, and raised $25,000 for legal help + additional hearings are scheduled in the coming weeks. FOX 56
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Greater Scranton Black Diamonds Pipe Band is back in local parades after a 2025 bus crash injured members and cancelled St. Patrick’s Day events. They will march in Milford’s parade on March 21 (after already playing in Pittston and Scranton). WVIA
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gasoline prices have risen nearly 80 cents from last month, with pumps averaging about $3.72 per gallon while diesel climbs $1.34 to almost $5 a gallon, as global supply disruptions and reduced flows through the Strait of Hormuz may raise costs for Scranton drivers today. WVIA
- ➤ Gas prices in Pennsylvania rose for 18 consecutive days and reached about $3.72 per gallon on Monday, March 16 — analysts linked the rise to oil supply disruptions from delayed shipments in the Strait of Hormuz; some Northeast stations charged even higher prices. FOX 56
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, first responders gathered in Dalton (Lackawanna County) to sharpen their response to natural gas emergencies during training hosted by the Dalton Fire Company, with a UGI Utilities representative leading exercises on gas leaks and carbon monoxide incidents. FOX 56
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Scranton native Gerry McNamara has led the Siena Saints to their first NCAA tournament appearance in 16 years. The former player is turning the program around and showcasing his coaching skills on a national stage. WNEP
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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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Scranton Half Marathon
4:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. — PenFed Credit Union Field at Memorial Stadium — Registration required — Race through Scranton in the scenic 13th edition of this popular half marathon.
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