Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of May.
Good morning, Scranton.
Scranton held an Armed Forces Day parade that started at the Gino Merley Center and moved to the courthouse square—where people cheered active soldiers, sailors, and airmen while local musicians played.
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Danny Stella said the event, which returned after a COVID-19 break, honors service members and their families.
Warrior Strong hosted a free outdoor yoga session along Adams Avenue in Lackawanna County on Saturday to honor Armed Forces Day and help veterans overcome loneliness—Program Director Christopher Smith said the session used physical fitness to reconnect veterans with the community before the parade.
Exaltation of the Holy Cross Parish held its annual drive-thru Potato Pancake Fest at its parking lot in Hanover Township—volunteers used homemade batter to fry thousands of pancakes for hundreds of cars.
The event started during COVID and will continue tomorrow until 5 p.m. to benefit the Men’s Club, food distributions, and church needs.
Marywood University held its 107th commencement ceremony today, where graduates from 23 states and six countries marked the end of their undergraduate careers.
Former Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski, the keynote speaker, shared advice on working well with others and received a citation from Bishop Joseph C. Bambera.
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.
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.
Breakthrough Basketball Essential Skills Camp
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Riverfront Sports — $97 fee for observing coaches — Enhance your basketball skills with high-intensity drills and experienced coaching at this youth camp.
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