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Friday, May 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Educators at a Luzerne County school use a Dungeons and Dragons club to boost student attendance as students work together to defend a castle. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania will soon study the impact of USAID cuts plus U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser defended proposed Medicaid cuts and tariffs during Tuesday's luncheon in Schuylkill County. WVIA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Scranton City Hall's stained glass windows that are more than 100 years old are being restored by craftsman Ben Kasmark as part of a $4.8 million renovation funded by state and federal grants — Mayor Paige Cognetti's team started work last year. The council chamber windows will be re-installed in June to complete the project. WVIA
- ➤ Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor warned municipalities today that if they do not make required pension contributions for government workers, the burden will fall on taxpayers. He noted a report found 25% of municipal pension plans are in distress—threatening the retirement benefits of first responders such as firefighters and EMTs. FOX 56
- ➤ The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts warned local residents about a text scam claiming to be from the PA Courts stating there is an outstanding traffic ticket to be paid via a fake URL—residents should not provide sensitive information and are advised to contact police or the Attorney General if they receive such messages. PA Homepage
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Good Drop clinic in Avoca gives ketamine infusions to help people with hard-to-treat depression, chronic pain, and anxiety—offering an option when other medicines did not work. Run by two former ER nurses since 2023, the clinic follows strict DEA rules and insurance guidelines while working to lower the fear about using ketamine. WVIA
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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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Mainline 5k Race 2025
7 a.m. — Montage Mountain Resorts — $35-45 — Tackle the slopes in this thrilling 5k race with prizes and free waterpark admission.
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