Good morning, Scranton.

Union Pacific’s historic Big Boy 4014 will arrive in Scranton tomorrow to join Big Boy 4012 at Steamtown for a rare meeting of two surviving steam giants, drawing thousands of rail enthusiasts to witness decades of railroad history.

Thousands of rail fans will visit Scranton for the Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 display on Monday and Tuesday at Steamtown National Historic Site.

COLTS and Luzerne County Transportation Authority will offer free shuttle routes and expanded bus service (starting at 7 a.m. from designated parking areas including PNC Field, Montage Mountain, and downtown stops).

Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling visited i2M's Mountain Top facility Thursday, where partners including Crestwood High and Luzerne County Community College train local workers on advanced machinery — a leader in plastic film products.

The tour highlighted growing workforce skills and manufacturing job opportunities in the area.

Developers restored the former Scranton Lace Company property into Lace Village on 11 acres in 2006 and now offer townhomes, apartments, a café, and community gardens while preserving historic materials and archives to honor local history—expansions to retail and public spaces are expected soon.

Today in the WVIA podcast studio, reporters Roger and Bob highlighted Northeast Pennsylvania high school softball and baseball teams reaching state finals — Bob previewed NASCAR at Pocono while Roger discussed a Williamsport author's new book on Branch Rickey as the FIFA World Cup began.

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.