Good morning, Scranton.

Lehman-Jackson Elementary School fifth grader Kendall Grabinski—the third champion from her school since 2020—won national cursive champion at the 34th annual Zaner-Bloser Handwriting Contest, beating 2,260 entries and earning a trophy and $500.

Her win shows the district's focus on handwriting instruction despite cursive not being required in Pennsylvania.

Homeowners in Lackawanna County received a new property assessment notice from Tyler Technologies that marks the first reassessment in nearly 60 years and recalculates home values using recent sales data.

Tax rates are expected to drop and residents who find errors, such as extra measured square footage, can schedule an informal appeal or wait for a formal review starting on August 1 and running through October 31 (check your measurements closely).

The Department of Human Services and Office of State Inspector General warned Pennsylvania SNAP recipients to change their EBT PIN every month to protect against skimming fraud, advising users to check card readers for extra bulk and to report stolen benefits promptly—measures introduced after a rise in reported scams.

Dear Evan Hansen

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple — Ticket prices vary — Experience the emotional journey of a young man navigating life and connection in the acclaimed musical.

Lifted in Light Art Exhibition

5-7 p.m. — Widmann Art Gallery — Free entry — Celebrate dual inspiration through vibrant artworks and personal reflections on unexpected miracles.

Next Stop Comedy Night

7-8:30 p.m. — Groove Brewing — Check the lineup for a night of laughs with comedians from Boston, NYC, and beyond.

RDA Northeast Festival 2025

7 p.m. — Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple — No Refunds — Celebrate the art of dance and enjoy various performances at the 2025 Regional Dance America/Northeast Festival.

Kids Hairstyles Event

5 PM — Hill Neighborhood Association — Discounted braiding services for kids — Bring the little ones for stylish, fun hairdos at a special price.