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Scranton
Saturday, March 21st, 2026
Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On the first day of spring, parkgoers gathered at Lackawanna State Park near Clarks Summit to bike, fish, and enjoy the warming weather. Locals like Joe Rappenglueck and Scott Gower embraced a fresh start after a tough winter. WNEP
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Nexstar Media Group closed its acquisition of TEGNA Inc. on Thursday, giving it control of three major television stations in the Wilkes-Barre-Scranton market, including local affiliates WBRE, WYOU and WNEP-TV. The sale was approved by the FCC and DOJ and may reshape local news operations. WVIA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The PhotoLink Library opens today in Scranton to mark winter's end & spring's start with seasonal photos by photographer Stacy Lange. WNEP
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Scranton and across Pennsylvania increased on Friday, March 20 as the state’s average reached about $3.82 per gallon, with some Northeast stations near $4.00. Global oil concerns — pushing prices higher — are impacting local drivers. FOX 56
- ➤ Gas prices have risen in Lackawanna County since the conflict in Iran began, with some stations now charging over $4 a gallon while the state average is $3.91 (GasBuddy). Locals remain hopeful that prices will drop soon. WNEP
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ More than 100 future doctors from Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine learned today at the Riverfront Sports Complex where they discovered their residency placements (including a student who matched with Stony Brook University and a couple headed to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) after years of hard work. WNEP
- ➤ Leadership Northeast announced the Executive Leadership Northeast Class of 2026—a group of business, healthcare, education, nonprofit, finance and public service leaders selected to join its executive development program in northeastern Pennsylvania. They will gain strategic insight and form key connections with local industry experts. Go Lackawanna
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County officials closed a bridge at Airport Drive - Route 307 in Newton Township on Friday, Mar. 20 after deeming its headwall unsafe; drivers were directed to take a detour while emergency services were informed. FOX 56
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Scranton-based treatment center Turning Point Alternative Living Solutions sees a surge in online gambling problems as digital betting grows, as noted in WVIA News’s three-day series 'Online Betting: Gambling with our Future?'; CEO Roy Gilgallon warns that many young people are at risk + calls for harm reduction measures. WVIA
- ➤ Simply Nature Spinach Bites sold at Aldi have been recalled due to possible rodent hair contamination; consumers are advised not to eat the product+return or dispose of it, with no confirmed illnesses reported. FOX 56
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ FOX56 features Helga, a 1-year-old spayed female from Char-Wills German Shepherd Rescue, as a pet seeking a forever home. Interested adopters in Scranton can apply today to give her a fresh start. FOX 56
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sarah and Bob discussed area teams in the WVIA Podcast Studio this week: Old Forge boys and Holy Redeemer girls reached state title games, Penn State women began Frozen Four play, and Wilkes University advanced in the NCAA tournament (local Gerry McNamara led Siena to its first berth since 2010). FOX 56
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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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