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Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ FOX56 volunteers took part in Sinclair Day of Service today at Saint Francis of Assisi Kitchen in Scranton, where they served hot meals and stocked the pantry to help meet rising community demand for services. The kitchen, offering meals and support programs, relies on generous locals plus regular volunteers. FOX 56
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Premier Brands of America acquired the former Times-Tribune printing facility in Scott Township near Montdale to open its first manufacturing facility, set to create 58 new jobs and boost local business. Local officials note that the project restores a vacant site and reinforces strategic business investments in the area. WNEP
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Scranton Fringe's mainstage season begins with Tennessee Williams' classic 'The Glass Menagerie' at Sanctuary Theater (1735 N. Main Ave. in North Scranton) today at 7:30 p.m., with showings on Friday and Saturday; tickets cost $22 for adults and $15 for students and seniors, and free tickets are available by email. WVIA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wildlife rehabilitators from the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center rescued hundreds of pigeons from a Wilkes Barre home last night — many birds were sick and malnourished and are now at the center where staff plan to find permanent homes as they work to restore the birds' health. FOX 56
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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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Vinyasa Yoga Flow Class
5:30-6:30 p.m. — The Greenhouse Project — $10 Suggested Donation — Experience the healing power of yoga in a nurturing greenhouse environment.
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
7-10 p.m. — Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a vibrant youth theatre performance of this classic musical tale.
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