Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of May.
Good morning, Scranton.
On Saturday, May 23, Dickson City residents played bingo at the community center to raise funds for Veterans Promise.
Nearly 80 locals took part in raffles and door prizes with every donation supporting veteran mental health services.
Hundreds gathered in Jessup today for the Race of the Saints, an annual event celebrating Italian heritage despite rainy weather.
Participants carry wooden platforms with saints while residents join a cherished tradition rooted in Gubbio (Italy).
The Saint Ubaldo Day festival drew thousands over Memorial Day weekend in Jessup despite rainy weather.
Three teams ran through narrow streets carrying 500-lb statues to represent different saints, part of a unique race celebrated only in Jessup and Gubbio (Italy).
Mid Valley High School senior Anthony Betti was honored by Lackawanna County commissioners on Saturday, May 23 after being named one of 25 statewide winners for the America250 scholarship program—he received a $10,000 award paired with a matching grant from Penn State University.
Happy Hour at the Barre
5-7 p.m. — Lace Venue by Epicurean — Cash bar available — Enjoy a unique blend of yoga, barre, and Pilates while indulging in a creative happy hour menu.
The Music Man Performance
2-5 p.m. — Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple — Cost Info Not Provided — Enjoy a lively rendition of this beloved musical classic.
Spy Class 1778
3:30 p.m. — Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library — Free entry — Kids will dive into local history through fun code-breaking and spycraft activities.
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