Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of June.
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🎭 Culture
The Anthracite Heritage Museum hosted the 17th annual Arts on Fire Festival at the Scranton Iron Furnaces this past weekend, offering free activities such as blacksmithing and metal pouring that honored art, heritage, industry, and community.
Attendees said the event brought new energy to the historic site.
🏛️ Government
Drivers on I-81 in Luzerne County will face delays next week due to utility work as lane restrictions and rolling slowdowns are planned for Wednesday, June 10 from 11 a.m. to noon between the West Hazleton interchange (Exit 145) and the I-80 interchange (Exit 151A).
🏥 Health
Today, three restaurants in Lackawanna County offer dementia friendly dining as a new service to support guests with memory challenges.
WVIA Healthcare reporter Lydia McFarlane explained the program (also featured on WVIA Radio) in a recent podcast discussion.
🎉 Scranton Events
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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.
Basketball Camp: Scoring College at the University of Scranton
July 7-11 — The University of Scranton — Check website for fees — Enhance your basketball skills and mindset to become an unstoppable scorer.
🏠 Scranton Real Estate
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