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Scranton
Monday, April 20th, 2026
Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Medical students in Lackawanna County hosted a pickleball tournament on Sunday at Birchwood Racquet Club to raise funds for Think BIG, a nonprofit that supports families of pediatric cancer patients in our area. WNEP
- ➤ A fundraiser for Scranton police officer Nancy Baumann gathered community support today as hundreds purchased pasta dinners (each dollar helping with her bills) during her ongoing cancer treatment; fellow officers organized the event to show she is not fighting alone. FOX 56
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, city officials, the Lackawanna Historical Society, and the Daughters of the American Revolution unveiled a plaque at the historic Isaac Tripp House that honors a revolutionary patriot who helped shape early Scranton; after the dedication, the group joined for tea + conversation. FOX 56
- ➤ This Easter, the Diocese welcomed over 300 new Catholics in Scranton, reflecting how many adults are joining the church nationwide. WVIA News — featuring reporter Roger DuPuis and radio host Sarah Scinto — covered the trend on air. WVIA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ NEPA Drone hosted a drone safety day today at the Blakely Borough recreational complex pavilion where pilots learned safe flying practices and how to aid first responders (including beginners and those seeking commercial certification). 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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