Good morning, Scranton.

The public pool at Lackawanna State Park reopened today after four years of closure due to a vinyl liner problem and staffing shortages — it now has a new plaster liner, more lifeguards, weekend hours from 11 to 7, and discounted entry after 4 with free admission for kids under 38 inches.

The Recovery Bank hosted a cookout in Scranton Tuesday where neighbors enjoyed food + played games to build close ties and support recovery.

Earth Conservancy was awarded a $6.7 million AMLER grant from the PA Department of Environmental Protection to transform its Hanover 7A site — a former strip mine — into a community park with fields, a walking trail, and an inclusive playground.

Work will include bulk earthwork, grading, and utility installation to create a new recreation hub for the Lower South Valley.

Standard and Poor’s downgraded Lackawanna County’s credit rating from BBB to BBB- (affecting $12.025 million in general obligation bonds) while upgrading its outlook from negative to stable.

The move reflected ongoing budget issues, including a $37 million deficit, though county reforms (such as a 33% property tax increase) are expected to help balance the budget in the future.

The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders hosted a memorable Little League Night at PNC Field where young athletes from Abington School District enjoyed a pre-game parade, on-field recognition, and the chance to throw ceremonial first pitches — many experienced the game closely with the pros.

At Shippensburg University on May 23 and 24, the Abington Heights Unified track and field team made its first state championship appearance and finished seventh out of nine teams with 39 points—Danny Dolcetti won Division 6 long jump and placed second in the 400 meters.

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.