Good morning, Scranton.

Betsy Hartshorn has been hired as the new Finance Manager for the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce and brings over twenty years of experience in accounting and nonprofit finance.

She will oversee financial operations for the Chamber and its divisions—LIFE, SLIBCO, The Scranton Plan, IGNITE Program, MetroAction, Skills in Scranton, and Leadership Lackawanna.

Firefighters have been battling a large blaze along Bear Mountain since April 22nd while crews work through shifting winds and rough terrain—officials say efforts continue to contain the fire.

City officials celebrated the full restoration of Scranton City Hall’s 137-year-old exterior after 14 months of scaffolding was removed — the project was funded with $4.8 million in state, federal and local dollars.

Mayor Paige Cognetti and City Council President Gerald Smurl said the work shows how local teams can fix historic buildings.

Scranton City Hall has had its scaffolding removed after 14 months of restoration — which was funded by the American Rescue Plan Act and the Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program — though additional repairs on stained-glass windows, the building's letters and the tower remain ongoing.

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.

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.

North East PA RV Show

2-4 p.m. — PNC Field — Cost varies — Kickstart summer with outdoor adventures at Scranton’s premier RV Show.