Good morning, Scranton.

A long-vacant six-acre lot in downtown Scranton near Cliff Street and the Lackawanna River will become a new park that features a pavilion, event lawn, dog park, and boat launch.

UGI will begin environmental remediation in spring and seek grants to fund the project—officials say it will boost local amenities.

Early Thursday, a house fire on Meade Street in Dunmore led to three people being hospitalized—two residents and one firefighter—as firefighters brought the blaze under control in two hours and the State Police Fire Marshal begins investigating.

The Scene Unites Fest in Scranton will take place on May 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Viking Football Field on Cayuga Street—this fundraiser will support NEPA Scene’s work spotlighting local musicians and benefit the North Scranton Vikings with funds from the venue’s kitchen.

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.

Arts on Fire Festival

11 AM – 5 PM — Scranton Iron Furnaces — Free entry — Celebrate local art and heritage with live music, interactive demonstrations, and the signature iron pour.