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Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bells tolled at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Scranton as locals mourned Pope Francis on Easter Monday and prayed during daily mass. A Diocesan Memorial Mass will be held today at 12:10 p.m. at the cathedral—church leaders said the service will honor his legacy. WNEP
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Scranton police charged 20-year-old Ezequiel Soto after an April 17 undercover sting—where officers responded to his social media ad for marijuana sales and he tried to flee by hitting a patrol car—that led to a search recovering 148 grams from his bedroom, 42 grams from his dresser, and 14 grams from his vehicle along with narcotic packaging and a digital scale while he now faces charges of aggravated assault on police, drug possession, and related offenses. PA Homepage
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bishop Bambera expressed deep sorrow over Pope Francis’ passing on Easter Monday and recalled his legacy of love, compassion and mercy. He announced a Diocesan Memorial Mass today at 12:10 p.m. at the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Scranton—inviting all to join in prayer for the Pope's peaceful repose. FOX 56
- ➤ Jeannine Luby, a Scranton resident and founder of the Humor Therapy Fund, marked its 20th anniversary and discussed her work spreading healing through laughter. The Abington Community Library in Clarks Summit will host a Laughter Lab for youths on April 26—Luby will also perform in a comedy fundraiser at the Everhart Museum on April 25. WVIA
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Healthy Kids Running Series - Spring 2025
4-8 p.m. — Crowley Park — Registration scholarships available — Encourage kids to embrace an active lifestyle through a fun running program.
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North East PA RV Show
2-4 p.m. — PNC Field — Cost varies — Kickstart summer with outdoor adventures at Scranton’s premier RV Show.
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