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Scranton
Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families gathered outside Valley View High School in Archbald where children hosted a free lemonade stand to raise money for a legal fund opposing the proposed power plant ahead of Monday’s hearing (organizers said a related GoFundMe already raised over $44K). FOX 56
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Greenhouse Project and Penn State Master Gardeners hosted a potato-growing workshop Monday evening in Scranton (attendees paid $10) teaching residents how to choose, prepare, and plant seed potatoes (in containers or raised beds) as part of a DIY Home Garden series. FOX 56
- ➤ Master gardeners shared spring planting tips at a Spring into Gardening event held on Saturday at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, advising on garden layout + soil testing to boost backyard harvests. WVIA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ PennDOT officials advised motorists to avoid Interstate 81 this week due to extensive construction work including pothole patching, crack sealing and utility repairs. The projects affect Lackawanna and Luzerne counties from April 26 to May 1—check alternate routes for a smoother commute. WVIA
- ➤ Officials and local residents met on Monday in Archbald to examine a proposal by Essential Energy to convert a 17-acre salvage yard into a nearly 500,000 sqft power plant — part of a broader development push including planned data centers to meet rising energy needs. FOX 56
- ➤ In Montoursville today, survivors of the USS Liberty attack, including Scranton native and Purple Heart recipient Bill Casper, recounted their experiences and urged Congress to open an official investigation to honor the 34 killed and 174 injured in 1967. FOX 56
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The UNICO Scranton Chapter hosts soccer cup games featuring top girls and boys all-star players from the Lackawanna League. The event raises funds for the American Cancer Society (ACS) to support cancer research in our community. 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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