Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
Good morning, Scranton.
A memorial garden now blooms across from Schiff's on Main Avenue to honor Tony Mazzie, who died in February after being struck by a car.
His colleagues dedicated the garden with two benches and a plaque with his favorite candies — a tribute that celebrates 20 years of service and his caring nature — ensuring his memory lives on.
Dozens of people took part in Sunday’s Third Annual Ride with the Clown Kid Bike Race at Harvey’s Lake, riding more than eight miles while runners and walkers covered a two-mile course to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s.
Organizer Brian Orbin—who lost his grandfather to Alzheimer’s and whose grandmother is living with it—said the ride raised roughly $2,000 this time and about $10,000 in total for the Alzheimer’s Association.
A porch fire on Saturday evening burned the second-floor porch and window area of a home at North Washington Avenue and New Street in Scranton — displacing several residents as police and firefighters investigate the cause.
A man broke into Fox-56 early this morning by smashing a glass door — 37 year old Elie Zola called 911 twice, saying he feared for his life, and was later arraigned on charges of criminal trespass and criminal mischief with bail set at $25,000.
Artist Ben Miller, a member of the Delaware Tribe, has finished a large mural on the Brixx Building to honor Scranton's Lenape people.
The mural — painted with Miguel Ángel Belinchón — will be unveiled during First Friday on Aug. 1 at 5 p.m. and features art inspired by both Lenape and Ojibwe design.
Nearly 200 runners competed in the Iron Horse 8K on Sunday at Montage Mountain Resorts in Scranton and tackled a hard mountain trail course.
After finishing, participants received a free t-shirt, free waterpark admission, and runners over 21 got a free beer — a reward for pushing their limits.
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.
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