Good morning, Scranton.

Saint Joseph’s Center hosted its Summer Kickoff Celebration + Family Fun Night at McDade Park on Monday, where families enjoyed free ice cream, live entertainment, face painting, balloon art, and magic while supporting local services.

The event, a seven-year tradition, also highlighted its Baby and Children’s Pantry.

Friends of the Poor and Catherine McAuley Center announced that President and CEO Meghan Loftus will leave this fall after nine years of service; programs will continue as the board searches for a new leader.

The Paul (Hook) O’Malley Division Four donated a $500 check to the Women’s Resource Center to support its work keeping women and children safe.

Community leaders including President Patrick O’Malley and 2026 Man of the Year Rob Sherry were present at the event.

Kat Bolus hosts Good Natured Podcast today, where Haley O'Brien reports increased race registrations and local running group updates.

DiscoverNEPA's Don Jacobs visits Steamtown National Historic Site for three upcoming celebrations + a chat with Appalachian Trail hiker Hunter Lacomis.

Marywood University and Gourmet Dining earned the Bronze Award from NACUFS for their farm-to-table catering at the 2025 Celebrate Marywood event + the honor marks their third consecutive national recognition in collegiate dining.

Lauren Bartell, a recent Abington Heights High School graduate, was awarded the Tomorrow’s Leaders Today Senior Scholarship by Leadership Lackawanna (a division of The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce) for her leadership in community programs.

She will attend the University of Pittsburgh to study mechanical engineering.

At a local ceremony, the seventh annual Vice President Kevin Shaughnessy Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Mia Williams (Scranton Preparatory) and Benjamin Denisco (Holy Cross), with each student receiving a $500 award selected from the All Saints Academy eighth-grade class.

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.