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Thursday, April 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Rep. Bresnahan Jr. wrote a letter to FEMA on Wednesday urging the agency to reinstate the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program. He said that canceling the program may force Scranton to raise an extra $2.5 million to fund floodplain restoration after the Sept. 9th flash floods caused nearly $25 million in damage and destroyed 459 residences—a move that could hurt public safety. Go Lackawanna
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Eddie Kaufman, a 20-year-old Mid Valley School District graduate and Roanoke College baseball player, was diagnosed with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia last year and now needs a life-saving stem cell transplant. Volunteers aged 18 to 40 can be swabbed at donation events including today from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Throop Civic Center—other events are set for Friday. WVIA
SHOP NEWS
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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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Shrek the Musical by SCC Youth Theatre
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple — Ticket prices TBA — Enjoy a whimsical musical adventure with Shrek and friends in this delightful youth theater performance.
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