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Scranton
Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tickets for the free America250PA concert featuring Lady A + En Vogue and Carson Kressley in Wilkes-Barre will be available online starting Friday at noon. The event is part of the statewide Commonwealth Concert Series on June 20 at Kirby Park and will showcase national and local acts. FOX 56
- ➤ The Dennis Farm has been owned by the same African American family since 1793 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places; the family and Dennis Farm Charitable Land Trust will restore the historic farmhouse into a museum to preserve its legacy. FOX 56
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices remain high at Scranton pumps — global supply disruptions following a temporary Iran ceasefire and a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz keep fuel costs elevated. Experts say prices could drop later this summer if shipping lanes return to normal. FOX 56
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Over 2,000 PPL customers were without power after strong thunderstorms hit parts of northeastern Pennsylvania overnight — PPL crews are working to restore service while restoration times vary based on damage and accessibility. FOX 56
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Elite Spine and Sports Physical Therapy held a free fall prevention workshop on Wednesday evening at its Moosic clinic where physical therapist Clare Winton taught older adults practical ways to reduce fall risk by reviewing medications, enhancing home safety, and practicing balance exercises. The clinic offers similar sessions regularly. FOX 56
- ➤ During Autism Acceptance Month, WVIA News aired a Keystone Edition segment that explained autism diagnoses have increased 300% in 20 years due to expanded screening and awareness. Local schools and community groups in NEPA are set to launch new programs to support families. WVIA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today in the WVIA Podcast Studio, Roger and Bob featured Penn State Schuylkill captain Sierra Wishnefsky as she discussed her passion for women's college flag football—highlighting the athletic spirit for local sports fans. WVIA
- ➤ Eleven-year-old Martin Wrobel (from Ashland) defied deafness and health setbacks by playing Little League with the Dodgers and winning his wrestling season after overcoming bacterial meningitis and strokes early in life. WNEP
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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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A Tribute Night to The Eagles
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple — Tickets from $40.65 — Enjoy classic rock hits live as The Ultimate Eagle’s Tribute Band celebrates the music of The Eagles.
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