Good morning, Scranton.

A Weatherly couple were indicted on 59 counts—conspiracy, bank fraud, wire fraud and money laundering—for allegedly defrauding a 93-year-old and an estate of about $1 million between October 2022 and May 2023—federal prosecutors say they used the funds for personal expenses.

The Pennsylvania State Police warned Scranton residents about a phone scam where callers impersonate a State Police Troop Captain—falsely claiming violations of Megan’s Law or missed court dates and advising people not to share personal or financial information.

A Scranton man was arrested by the Lackawanna County District Attorney’s Office for possession of child pornography after detectives received a tip from Imgur regarding his Comcast cable account on Cedar Avenue—authorities seized evidence including a photo album labeled 'Paul's Love Obsession' and a digital photo frame with over 150,000 files.

Atmosfere Music Festival will take place on Saturday, Aug.

2 at the Ritz Theater on Wyoming Avenue in Scranton — 19 hip-hop and R&B acts including headliner Relic Rhymes will perform until midnight. The festival founders built the event to promote positive rap messages — and they will feature both local and out-of-town talent.

The United Way and WNEP School Supply Fundraiser will collect monetary donations from July 21 to August 11 to provide essential supplies and support services—like nutritious meals and mental health resources—to local students.

Donations will be tracked and given to school programs so students can be better prepared for the upcoming school year.

DJ Greenie Live Set

9 PM-12 AM — Mutant Brewing — General Admission — Experience an electrifying live performance by Mike Greenfield of Lotus.

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.

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.

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.