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Tuesday, May 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Memorial Day, families, veterans and citizens gathered at Cathedral Cemetery in Scranton to honor soldiers who died in the 50th annual ceremony—scattered showers cleared the morning and American flags fluttered—and 21 shots marked the tribute. WNEP
- ➤ Volunteers cleared overgrowth at Washburn Street Cemetery on Memorial Day to honor veterans—marking the first service since the nonprofit took over—and VFW Post 3451 helped with the ceremony. WNEP
- ➤ On Memorial Day Monday morning, the GAR War Memorial Association held a reenactment and ceremony at Dunmore Cemetery+ dozens wore historic uniforms while an accordion player provided live music. Children decorated soldiers’ graves to honor the fallen+ organizers from the Sons of Union Veterans led the event. PA Homepage
- ➤ A new non-profit called Christmas Miracles from Heaven held a first-of-its-kind event at Washburn Cemetery in Scranton — the group honored veterans with a 21-gun salute and taps after families requested Memorial Day ceremonies. Founder Amy Cusick said the event helped pay tribute to local heroes and loved ones lost. PA Homepage
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new website launched just in time for Memorial Day to honor hometown heroes across Northeastern Pennsylvania. It shows banners created by On Deck Graphics—a company from Exeter that uses this digital space to share local stories and sacrifices. FOX 56
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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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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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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.
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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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