Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of May.
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🏘️ Community
Today, Friends of Shady Lane Cemetery held their fourth annual Memorial Day ceremony to honor forgotten veterans in a cemetery abandoned since the 1980s—over 6,000 burials are at the site.
Bill Lester and other speakers recalled sacrifices and urged care for veterans transitioning from service to civilian life—preserving the legacy of those who served.
🎭 Culture
Today on Memorial Day, local veteran Joe Barna from Freeland, 96, recalled the sacrifices from Pearl Harbor, Korea, and Vietnam to honor fallen soldiers.
He urged our community to pause and remember each act of bravery — a tribute honoring every life lost — as a reminder of the true cost of freedom.
On Sunday, StrangeFest at the Ritz Theater on Wyoming Ave brought together local vendors and artists showcasing vintage goods, taxidermy, and handmade art — attendees enjoyed tattoos, tarot readings and themed beverages during the free event.
🎉 Scranton Events
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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.
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.
Tom Graham Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — McGrath's Pub & Eatery — Free entry — Enjoy a night of original music from a talented Scranton-based singer-songwriter.
Scranton Summer Sizzle Craft & Vendor Market
10 AM - 9 PM & 11 AM - 6 PM — Viewmont Mall — Free entry — Celebrate summer with unique vendors and exciting finds for back-to-school prep.
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