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Scranton
Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Ninety-six landowners sold about 1,700 acres in Salem Township for a $500 million data center project near the Salem Nuclear Power Plant, with developers planning to begin construction fall. The coordinated sale was organized by 4-3 Consulting (a group aligning local property owners) to boost long-term economic growth. FOX 56
- ➤ Gas prices statewide hit about $3.78 per gallon on March 19, marking the 21st consecutive day of increases amid global oil supply concerns. Local stations in the Scranton area charge around $3.41 per gallon — showing clear regional differences. FOX 56
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 8th graders from Old Forge Junior/Senior High honed entrepreneurial skills at the University of Scranton on Thursday. They toured the Idea Center & worked in teams to design and present small business ideas. WNEP
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers on I-81 in Lackawanna County face delays as PennDOT schedules maintenance between Exit 178 and Exit 191 from March 19 through April 3; crews will work daily from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. to clear debris and maintain the roadway. FOX 56
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, WVIA’s Podcast Studio hosted a discussion — covering Old Forge boys and Holy Redeemer girls advancing to state title games, Penn State women in the Frozen Four, and Scranton native Gerry McNamara's future at Siena. WVIA
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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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Gold Dust Woman - Tribute to Stevie Nicks & Fleetwood Mac
7-9 p.m. — The Theater at North — Tickets available — Celebrate the music of Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac at this ultimate tribute concert.
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