Good morning, Scranton.

On Palm Sunday, community members gathered to honor local music legend Bill Kelly, who started his career in a firehouse and had a hit record by age 19 before opening for Queen.

The tribute featured memories and music from family and friends—proceeds went to his wife Ann.

Dozens of kids (aged 5 to 13) joined a free Junior Basketball Clinic hosted by Misericordia University's basketball teams, with each child leaving with a size 6 basketball from the (Basketball Pyramid art installation by David Huffman).

Gallery director Lalaine Little said the event was designed to connect the university with local youth through art and athletics.

Bishop Joseph Bambera led a packed Palm Sunday mass at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Scranton to mark the start of Holy Week — the service began in the courtyard and moved inside, with palms given to the faithful that will later be burned for Ash Wednesday.

Fire instructors from the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy led a two-day training exercise in Dickson City this past weekend to teach firefighters how to handle flashovers.

The drill used a mobile container that produced heavy smoke to mimic a real fire and helped crews from Dickson City, Throop, and Blakely Fire Departments learn when to withdraw for safety — a key method to improve response skills.

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.

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.