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Scranton
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Scranton Area Community Foundation hosted a free screening of the documentary ‘Join or Die’ on Monday as part of its Civic Health Documentary Series. The event included a community conversation on building civic engagement that highlighted the importance of local connection. FOX 56
- ➤ Today, The Avenue Restaurant and Catering in Avoca donated 41 gift cards to TSA workers at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport + launched a jar drive to collect food and extra gift cards for distribution Friday before Easter as workers face pay delays amid a partial federal shutdown. FOX 56
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ National Bakery reopened Monday after an oven fire forced a temporary closure over the weekend, and it now operates at full capacity in time for the Easter rush. FOX 56
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Diesel prices surged near $6 a gallon today in parts of Pennsylvania, forcing some truckers to cut loads and shorten trips for local businesses that depend on timely deliveries (prices jumped 60-70% from last month's rates). WNEP
- ➤ Gas prices statewide are nearing $4 per gallon as of March 23—recording 24 days of steady increases since late February; analysts say global supply disruptions are pushing averages higher, affecting areas from Scranton to western counties. FOX 56
- ➤ PharmaCann will close its Olyphant facility on Life Science Drive by May 20, affecting 60 jobs in Lackawanna County *per a notice filed on Monday, Mar. 23*. FOX 56
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Archbald officials postponed a public hearing for a proposed data center campus on Monday after a notice error led to over 100 residents gathering to voice concerns — the hearing will be rescheduled once proper public notice is issued. 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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