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Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Groove Brewing in Scranton will host a fundraiser on Thursday at 6 p.m. to support Saint Joseph's Center Summer Festival—attendees can join a family ride, run and walk with activities timed by Scranton Running Company and led by the Anthracite Bicycle Coalition, plus enjoy live music, free giveaways, and a special beer called Pedal Power Peach. WNEP
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sheetz is offering two free hot dogs to customers who buy at least 10 gallons of any fuel (offer available via the OFFERZ tab on the app). The promotion runs from today through July 22 in honor of National Hot Dog Day (a nod to the hot dog’s cultural significance). PA Homepage
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Lackawanna County man pleaded guilty Tuesday to third-degree murder and child endangerment after his one-month-old daughter died from blunt force trauma when he forced a bottle into her mouth, and he faces up to 45 years in prison — a sentencing date is set within 90 days. WNEP
- ➤ A Lackawanna County judge ordered immediate removal of all dogs from 421 Campbell Street—six of which were taken by rescue workers—to enforce a June 10 court order after 35 days of noncompliance, and a hearing will be held on July 22nd. FOX 56
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Scranton City Council approved an ordinance extending metered parking hours from 8am to 7pm and keeping Saturday parking free after Mayor Paige Cognetti announced the plan on Tuesday. The 4 to 1 vote aims to increase parking turnover by lowering street rates to $1 per hour while some local business owners + residents raised concerns over the decision. FOX 56
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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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