Good morning, Scranton.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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*.

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.

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.

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.

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.