Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
Good morning, Scranton.
Rocky Rhodes retired from KRZ FM after 35 years of broadcasting and received many calls+texts and social media messages on his final show.
He said he will enjoy more downtime with vacations, kayaking, biking, and gardening as he starts a new chapter in life.
Scranton will build its first official cricket pitch at Chic Feldman Field (Pine Brook) after the cricket club requested a home base for its growing Indian community.
Officials say the field will be complete by this summer as the club works on raising funds ($10,000-$15,000) to import cricket turf.
Lawmakers and community leaders held a press conference today in Dunmore—urging Penn State University to keep its Scranton branch campus open amid a review that could close 12 campuses, even though the school is set to remain open until at least 2027—as local officials stress the campus’s importance for students and the community.
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.
Coheed and Cambria & Mastodon: The Infinite Arc Tour
7-11 p.m. — The Pavilion at Montage Mountain — Tickets from $57 — Experience a night of unparalleled musical mastery with iconic bands Coheed and Cambria and Mastodon on tour.
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