Good morning, Scranton.

Kenneth Tapia, an 18-year-old who pleaded guilty to murder and gun charges on Tuesday at Lackawanna County Court, was sentenced to 20 to 42 years in prison for killing Robert Dawson—a 32-year-old father of five shot near Weston Field on April 9 last year.

Scranton police arrested Khalid Jamiar Jones, 31, after shots were fired outside the Solstice Bar on March 3 at 2 a.m.—a home search uncovered ghost guns and he now faces assault, reckless endangerment, and additional firearms charges.

Saint Paul's Parish in Scranton held a Living Stations of the Cross performance today with its 7th grade students re-enacting key New Testament figures in a faithful portrayal of Jesus' final days from the Passion—another performance is scheduled for Wednesday.

Scranton’s $12,000,000 flood prevention project is stalled because only 3 of 47 Green Ridge property owners have signed the required easement agreements—forcing officials to wait for full approval before starting repairs on the aging Meadow Brook waterway.

Council President Gerald Smurl warned that without complete consent the two-year project may be delayed further—raising risks of additional property damage.

PennDOT District 4 will start 52 new projects—including a North Main Avenue bridge replacement in Scranton—that add over $300 million in new work to a schedule that already includes more than $900 million in ongoing improvements this year.

Officials said the projects will update roads and bridges across six counties to keep travel safe.

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.

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.

Mean Girls Musical

7:30-9 p.m. — Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple — Tickets available — Experience the hilarious hit musical straight from Broadway.