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Monday, May 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ May’s fourth annual Boo Bash Trunk or Treat was held indoors in Scranton due to rain, where over 50 kids enjoyed games, snacks, and trick-or-treat bags while reusing or donating costumes. Proceeds raised through raffle baskets and donations supported 9-year-old Evelyn—recently diagnosed with lymphoma—to help cover her medical expenses. FOX 56
- ➤ College students at the University of Scranton hosted the second annual Go Baby Go event on Sunday, unveiling custom-made cars with special controls for nine local children with mobility challenges in Lackawanna County — the project was funded by the Edward R. Leahy endowment and will resume in the fall to help more families. PA Homepage
- ➤ On Sunday, Plains Township hosted the sixth annual Rick’s Fun Run at Birchwood Pavilion to raise funds for 71-year-old Charlie Lepore— a lifelong resident battling stage four non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Thirty-six runners took part as they got covered in chalk to support Lepore’s ongoing medical care. PA Homepage
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Scranton Police arrested 33-year-old Anderson Cortez after he allegedly broke into a home on the 300 block of Beech Street on April 27 and an unoccupied building on the 400 block of Koch Street on May 2—he was caught following a foot pursuit and now faces burglary, criminal trespass and related charges with a preliminary hearing set later this month. PA Homepage
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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North East PA RV Show
2-4 p.m. — PNC Field — Cost varies — Kickstart summer with outdoor adventures at Scranton’s premier RV Show.
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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.
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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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