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Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fireworks will soon light the night sky across Pennsylvania—schedules range from 6/28 to mid-July for July 4th celebrations. In Scranton, fireworks will be displayed on 7/3 at Courthouse Square at 10:00 PM—local residents should check for any updates. WNEP
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Filming is underway in Scranton for the horror film Final Act that uses historic sites (Ritz Theater, Brooks Coal Mine, Electric City Trolley Museum) and features known and rising actors (including Chef Von). The film will complete shooting in a couple of weeks and then spend nearly a year in editing and marketing before its premiere. FOX 56
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Only about one third of fourth graders in Pennsylvania were proficient in reading, according to the latest federal numbers—advocates urge state lawmakers to address the literacy crisis. WVIA
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Team White won the Lackawanna League Softball All-Star game with an 8+6 final score, showing strong local talent during the contest. WNEP
- ➤ At Pocono Raceway on June 22, Gov. Josh Shapiro said he will continue discussions with NFL team owners about stadium needs while warning that tight budgets make state funding unlikely — he noted ongoing talks about adding NASCAR events, including a potential race in Philadelphia. He also praised the sellout NASCAR weekend and highlighted that major sports events like the NFL draft and All-Star Game are planned for next year. FOX 56
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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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Playmaker College Basketball Camp
July 14-18 — University of Scranton — Registration Required — Enhance your child's basketball skills and leadership in a focused environment.
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Creed: The Summer of '99 Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — The Pavilion at Montage Mountain — Tickets from $69 — Experience the triumphant return of Creed with hit anthems and exciting support acts Daughtry and Mammoth WVH.
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