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Scranton
Friday, April 24th, 2026
Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ African Sisters Education Collaborative hosted its fourth Night of Storytelling event on Wednesday at Marywood University (Fireplace Lounge), inviting community members to hear personal accounts of the sisters' work in Africa as part of a fundraising effort. FOX 56
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Wren Kitchens closed its U.S. showrooms, including the Wilkes-Barre Twp Commons location that opened in July 2022, according to a company message online. The closure ends the local retail expansion - questions remain about potential staff impacts as inquiries remain unanswered. FOX 56
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport approved almost $13.6M in contracts to add 10,000 sqft to the terminal and enhance the TSA checkpoint (with a new waiting lounge) and will start construction in September for a 16-month project. County Commissioner Chris Chermak hinted he might apply as the airport's next executive director. WVIA
- ➤ A PennDOT project to rehab the West Linden Street bridge will begin Monday, Apr. 27, detouring eastbound drivers through North 7th Avenue (with left turns onto West Lackawanna and Franklin Avenues) until the route reconnects, and drivers should allow extra travel time. FOX 56
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dalton Run Club held a wear-orange group run and walk Wednesday evening at Streamside Park to mark National Infertility Awareness Week, and the event invited donations to RESOLVE a nonprofit that supports infertility education and advocacy. FOX 56
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Abington Heights Comets beat North Pocono 10-0 in Lackawanna League softball on Friday morning + Little League district 16/31 is set to host major tournaments this summer. WVIA
- ➤ Gymnasts Gia Kupsky and Jalissa Boran of Northeast Gymnastics are advancing to national competition as Kupsky joins Ithaca College’s team and Boran competes at the Eastern National Championships (April 30 in Savannah, GA). 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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