Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of June.
Good morning, Scranton.
Public Square was filled with color today as hundreds celebrated Pride Month at NEPA Pridefest with over 90 local vendors and nonprofits promoting love and acceptance, while attendees stated the event highlights community support and the need for equal rights.
Union Pacific’s Big Boy 4014 made its longest tour stop in Scranton today, and railfan Roger DuPuis took a behind-the-scenes look as the steam locomotive moved to NEPA — he later joined Sarah Scinto at WVIA on air.
The 13th annual Jewish Food Festival opened Sunday at Nay Aug Park and runs daily until Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Special events include live music on Monday and a kid fest Tuesday with pony rides, face painting, and a petting zoo, organized by the Jewish Discovery Center.
Scranton schools are adopting a new science-based reading curriculum mandated by the state to help students recover from pandemic learning gaps.
Teachers at McNichols Plaza and L.R. Appleman Elementary use phonics techniques – clear and focused – to improve literacy before summer break.
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.
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