Friday, May 16th, 2025

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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ FOX56’s community calendar — featuring the Fine Arts Fiesta in Wilkes-Barre, the Central Pennsylvania Fiber Festival, and Shenandoah’s Kielbasa Festival and Heritage Day on May 17 — lists events running from May 15 to May 18. In Scranton, the NEPA Armed Forces Parade will include a 5K starting at 9 a.m. and a parade at 11 a.m. while the Benton Spring Fling will take place at Benton Park on May 17. FOX 56
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A feasibility study for a 36-mile ATV trail in Lackawanna County was reviewed at a public meeting in Jessup — the study outlined that the project will require permission from 17 property owners and additional funding to develop a detailed plan. Study manager Steve Barber said the plan, which could boost local recreation and the economy, will move forward only after a master plan is prepared — officials warn it is not expected to happen soon. WVIA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials from PennDOT and PSP announced an upcoming Operation Yellow Jacket to boost work zone safety by monitoring how drivers slow down near maintenance trucks in Lackawanna County. They urged drivers to reduce speed and stay alert after over 1,200 crashes statewide last year led to 22 deaths and 550 injuries — a reminder that safe driving in work zones is crucial. FOX 56
- ➤ A state Senate Law & Justice Committee voted (7 to 3) on Tuesday to kill House Bill 1200 that would have allowed the Liquor Control Board to sell recreational marijuana, blocking a Senate floor vote. This decision jeopardizes key funding in Gov. Shapiro's proposed budget. WVIA
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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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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.
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NEPA Yoga Festival
5 PM – 5 PM — Montage Mountain Resorts — Entry cost varies — Celebrate a decade of yoga, wellness, and community with a weekend retreat.
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