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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Firefighters in Wilkes-Barre were urged to get screened for cancer during a three-day clinic due to higher risks from smoke inhalation and PFAS in their gear. Scranton roller derby skater Charlotte Jacobson competed in the Roller Derby World Cup in Innsbruck, Austria to fulfill her yearlong goal.  WVIA

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • State game wardens in Larksville rescued a young black bear after its head got stuck in a fiberglass container and, with help from Larksville Police, relocated the healthy 80-pound bear (according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission) to proper game lands.  FOX 56

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Playmaker College Basketball Camp

    July 14-18 — University of Scranton — Registration Required — Enhance your child's basketball skills and leadership in a focused environment.

    Mon, 7/14/25

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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.

    Wed, 7/16/25

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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.

    Fri, 7/25/25

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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.

    Sat, 7/26/25

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  • Jazz at the Pizza Joint

    6-9 p.m. — Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple — Great food and live jazz — Enjoy smooth tunes with Bill on piano, Mike on saxophone, and Morrie Louden on bass.

    Fri, 8/1/25

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  • Electric City Love Con

    10 AM – 5 PM — Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel Scranton — Check event page for costs — Celebrate romance literature with fellow enthusiasts in Scranton.

    Sat, 8/2/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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