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Sunday, April 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of local students prepared for prom today when 98.5 KRZ held its KRZ Closet event at the Steamtown marketplace—offering over 300 new and gently used dresses for $10 each. Funds raised will support the NEPA Youth Shelter that helps kids in need. PA Homepage
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ My Mother's Delicacies Bakery in Scranton has been a local staple for over 35 years (baking hand-rolled rugelach from a family Polish recipe) and serves fresh pastries. Founder Susan Herlands started baking and selling these treats in 1988 and now offers a mix of traditional and new flavors to customers. WNEP
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Josh Shapiro urged lawmakers on February 4 to create an adult-use cannabis program that he said would recapture revenue lost to neighboring states and allow regulated sales early next year. His fifty-one and a half billion dollar budget proposal includes ten million dollars for a restorative justice program, twenty-five million for agriculture support, and funds for enforcement—while critics warn legalization may boost black market sales and complicate DUI checks. WVIA
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Scranton women's lacrosse team beat Catholic 19 to 6 in a conference game—Erin Reich scored her 200th goal as Jillian Lopez opened the scoring and Grace Lane added key points. The Lady Royals took an early lead—keeping it throughout the match—and showed strong play to win the game. WNEP
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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.
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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.
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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.
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