Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
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🎓 Education
Gov. Josh Shapiro addressed West Scranton High School graduates on Wednesday night.
He shared how early setbacks—like flunking out of his pre-med program and being cut from the basketball team—led him to follow his own path and announced a 38% rise in state funding that will upgrade local school facilities.
Seniors from West Scranton High School graduated this evening and heard remarks from Governor Shapiro—who said students can succeed with work, trade school, military service, or college and noted state investments in our public schools.
The event celebrated 340 graduates from West Scranton.
🏛️ Government
On Wednesday, June 11, the Pennsylvania House passed HB 1549 — a bill that raises the minimum wage through a tiered system with new rates starting in January; the measure, supported by Rep. Jason Dawkins, now moves to the Senate for review.
Supporters say the proposal will help workers earn a livable wage across counties.
🎉 Scranton Events
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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.
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.
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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