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Scranton
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Edward J. Lynett Jr., a longtime publisher who led The Scranton Times and The Times-Tribune through decades of growth in local journalism, has died. He helped expand the family-owned media business into a major regional presence; further details of his passing have not been released. FOX 56
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices at local stations have risen to between $4.30 and $4.70 a gallon—about 30 cents higher than last week and near the 2022 highs, while electric charging costs increased to 41 cents per kWh, and diesel prices are also climbing due to summer blends and taxes. FOX 56
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, local leaders met with Senator McCormick at Luzerne County Community College to discuss his Unlock American Energy and Jobs Act, which seeks to streamline federal permits and generate jobs. Congressman Meuser and others stressed the need to balance growth with local benefits throughout the state. FOX 56
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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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