Good morning, Scranton.

Vestis Services LLC laid off fewer than a dozen Pennsylvania workers on June 15; the mostly remote positions are not expected to impact overall operations in Scranton & surrounding communities.

National gas prices dropped below $4 on Thursday with an average of $3.999 per gallon, but Pennsylvania drivers still paid about $4.143, reflecting easing global supply concerns & a gradual market adjustment that may affect local pumps in Scranton.

Healthcare providers warn that the Budget Adjustment Factor will expire on June 30, leaving facilities with only 80 cents on every dollar spent.

They urge lawmakers to extend the formula and raise reimbursement to 90 cents to help prevent closures and longer travel distances for care.

Tonight at the PIAA District IV all-star game, Bloomsburg quarterback Wyatt Brosious will face Loyalsock's Danny Dowell before they join forces as teammates with the Bloomsburg Huskies (a unique twist for local fans).

In 1925, Pottsville Maroons—a team of coal miners—won an exhibition game that earned them the best record before the NFL stripped their championship over a disputed rule violation, a decision that leaves the local historical society urging the league to acknowledge their title.

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.