Good morning, Scranton.

City officials cut the ribbon on a $1.1 million upgrade at Robinson Park to boost outdoor recreation in Scranton.

The project added upgraded courts and walking paths (for families and visitors) and improved the park’s only lake (a spot for kayakers and anglers).

Police charged a Massachusetts man after a burning power line in Duryea led them to a home where over 600 marijuana plants and equipment like heaters, fans, CO2 tanks and air filtration systems were found — evidence that caused the line to catch fire — and he now faces charges of manufacturing, possessing with intent to deliver a controlled substance, possessing drug paraphernalia and risking a catastrophe.

At the Lackawanna County Courthouse on Tuesday, opening arguments began in the trial of Shelton Miles, who is accused of fatally shooting 26-year-old Jose Tatis last March at a convenience store on North Main Avenue—Tatis, who left behind young children, was shot in the head while a clerk was injured in a second shot, and his fiancée Charlene Fanning expressed grief as his family watched the proceedings.

The University of Scranton hosted an event Tuesday afternoon—where hundreds of students spent time with dogs to ease end-of-semester stress.

Officials said that petting the dogs helped lower stress hormones.

UPMC’s Dr. Anna Muzio warned Scranton residents that springtime sports and yard work can cause injuries and advised warming up, cooling down, and using protective gear like closed-toe shoes and eye protection.

She added that operating power equipment carefully and hiring professionals for risky projects can help prevent many accidents — a reminder for everyone to stay safe this season.

Doctors report whooping cough cases are rising as Pennsylvania sees 207 cases amid nearly 8,500 nationwide & lower vaccination rates heighten risks.

They advise those around infants to get their DTaP & Tdap vaccines to help prevent severe illness.

The Wilkes University football team hosted a bone marrow registration drive on April 25—about 70 students signed up as donors to help save lives, including local student Eddie Kaufman who was recently diagnosed with leukemia.

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.

RailRiders vs Red Sox: STEM School Day

11:05 AM — PNC Field — $2 Hot Dogs — Enjoy an exciting game with STEM competitions and activities for students.