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Thursday, April 23rd, 2026

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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • PPL Electric Utilities held an open house Tuesday at Montdale Country Club in Scott Twp to gather input on its Archbald Mountain Project that will build transmission lines to power data centers and improve reliability for customers + the company will announce the selected route in four to five weeks.  WVIA

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The African Sisters Education Collaborative is hosting its 4th annual storytelling event today at Marywood University, with guest speakers sharing personal stories of service learning abroad & local experiences to help build community connections.  WNEP

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Lackawanna County's Office of Environmental Sustainability held a courthouse square cleanup (in observance of Earth Day) and plans an event at McDade Park Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to boost local awareness.  FOX 56

HEALTH NEWS

  • Hundreds will join the Pancan Purple Stride Walk this Saturday at Nay Aug Park to raise pancreatic cancer awareness. Karen McIntyre, a survivor and longtime fitness instructor from Waverly, will share her story to support the cause.  WNEP

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Wed, 5/6/26

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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.

    Fri, 5/8/26

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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.

    Sat, 5/16/26

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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