Sunday, June 29th, 2025

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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Restored Church of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton hosted a block party at Coal Street Park that offered health services, kids activities and a food giveaway. The church partnered with local groups— including the Wilkes-Barre Health Department—to provide blood pressure checks, vaccination updates and care to families. FOX 56
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Scranton police captured 24-year-old Eddie Brent on Saturday—he had been wanted for several days for allegedly assaulting an officer and was seen fleeing in a stolen vehicle on North Keyser Avenue before a pursuit ended at a gas station. FOX 56
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Scranton residents gathered today at the Hola Scranton Hispanic Festival at a local park to enjoy authentic Hispanic food, outdoor games and a bounce house. Local groups such as First Haitian Metanoia Baptist Church — part of the SERVE tour — and Golden Care NEPA offered community support and shared resources. FOX 56
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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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DJ Greenie Live Set
9 PM-12 AM — Mutant Brewing — General Admission — Experience an electrifying live performance by Mike Greenfield of Lotus.
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Diamond Sports Card & Collectible Show
10 AM – 5 PM — PNC Field — Admission details not listed — Experience the thrill of card collecting with top vendors and a lively stadium atmosphere.
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