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Tuesday, April 15th, 2025

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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of April.

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Lackawanna County is restarting a GED program at the county prison using funds from inmate canteen accounts and help from Outreach Center in Scranton to let inmates earn a high school equivalency. The program—expected to start soon—will offer tutoring and test prep for inmates so they can build skills for a better future.  PA Homepage

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Shapiro Administration urged Pennsylvanians to prepare for a new REAL ID requirement needed for air travel starting May 7 — state officials visited the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport in Avoca to assist residents. Applicants can receive their REAL ID by mail in 15 days or visit one of 15 PennDOT locations for processing.  FOX 56

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Thu, 4/24/25

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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.

    Sat, 4/26/25

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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.

    Sat, 5/10/25

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  • Whose Live Anyway

    7:30-9 p.m. — Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple — Ticket prices vary — Experience the improvisational humor of the cast from 'Whose Line is it Anyway' up close and live.

    Thu, 5/15/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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