Sunday, July 13th, 2025

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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, July 12th, community members gathered at Tasty Scoops along Lackawanna Avenue in Lackawanna County to raise funds for Mr. Pavese, a La Salle Academy teacher battling brain cancer. Tips and a portion of the evening sales were donated to his family & to honor the impact he has had on his students. WNEP
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wyoming Valley Challenger Baseball league will play at the Little League Challenger Division Exhibition Game on Aug. 23 at Volunteer Stadium with a national broadcast. The team, which grew from 35 to nearly 140 players over six years and earned strong community support, will offer a chance for players with physical or learning challenges to shine — a milestone for inclusion. WVIA
- ➤ Yesterday, cars lined the Throop VFW parking lot as community members picked up to-go containers of BBQ to support the Holy Cross baseball team in Lackawanna County. The fundraiser featured basket raffles that sold about 300 tickets and aimed to raise nearly $4,000 for new team gear and field improvements at St. Anthony’s park — said coach Corey Miles, Jr. WNEP
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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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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.
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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.
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