Good morning, Scranton.

Local food banks are preparing for increased need as school meals end today.

The Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank is boosting supplies in rural areas to help families cope with rising grocery costs (and higher hunger risk).

Scranton officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, June 24 to reopen the renovated pool at Nay Aug Park.

The $4.6-million project features a zero-entry pool, slide, and water play features as Phase I of the planned pool complex with Phase II pending additional funding.

92 Mix FM’s Teddy Bear Patrol is collecting new or gently used teddy bears to help first responders comfort children during emergencies in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties.

The campaign, supported by McDonald’s and Penn East Federal Credit Union (donations are accepted at designated sites until the end of July), shows strong local community support.

Coffee Inclusive will open a second location at the United Neighborhood Center in Scranton later this year to expand job training and employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and has launched its Coffee A Day campaign to raise $25,000 for startup costs, training and equipment.

Developers behind the proposed Project Hazelnut data center campus have offered $10,000 grants to Hazle Township residents for home improvements — part of a $165 million community benefits package amid ongoing legal challenges and local opposition.

The company also plans funds for community services and environmental safeguards.

Marywood University President Lisa Lori met with Pope Leo during the ACCU Rome Seminar this month to discuss ethical AI use and modern challenges.

She also traveled to Florence where the new academic site will open in August for 45 architecture students before expanding to additional programs in spring.

Local Bear Creek native Hunter Lacomis — who celebrated his birthday on June 10 — passed the halfway point on the Appalachian Trail in Michaux State Forest and left Andreas with his 45-pound pack; he now aims to finish the trail in Maine by mid-August.

Lackawanna League players took the field at PNC Field on Wednesday for the 10th Field of Dreams Senior All-Star Baseball Game to support the Bill Howerton Strike Out Cancer Foundation — the game honored high school seniors, many playing their final match.

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.

A Man Named Cash: The Ultimate Tribute to Johnny Cash

7-9 p.m. — The Theater at North — Tickets available — Experience the soulful sounds of Johnny Cash and June Carter in a live concert tribute.

10th Annual Cody's Car Show

4-8 p.m. — The Marketplace at Steamtown — Free entry — Celebrate a decade of automotive passion and community spirit in Scranton.