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Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families of loved ones at Good Shepherd Memorial Gardens in Plains Township say the mausoleum is crumbling—exposing a casket after decades of neglect. Reporter Andy Mehalshick reported that efforts to restore the cemetery are ongoing to help ease the families’ grief. PA Homepage
- ➤ Families gathered at Aylesworth Park this afternoon for a free Water Safety Series event hosted by Lackawanna County Parks and Recreation — the program taught paddleboarding, water rescue tips, and safe swimming practices. Wild Wellness NEPA also led sessions that allowed kids to try paddleboarding and build confidence in the water. FOX 56
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Scranton police arrested 25-year-old Dharmikkumar Sutariya after he scammed a 68-year-old woman out of over $3M by directing her to transfer funds for a fake pornography purchase—she was convinced to buy gold bars that were later used to complete the fraud. PA Homepage
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Electric City Love Con will take place at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel on Saturday, Aug. 2 and will host over 100 romance authors, flash tattoos, vendors, and book signings for about 400 attendees. Organized by local writers Tara and George Conrad, VIP ticket holders enter at 10 a.m. with general admission starting after a 12:30 p.m. lunch break — the sold-out event highlights Scranton’s growing romance scene. WVIA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Over 200 residents filled the Gouldsboro Fire Department for a heated zoning board meeting in Clifton Township where locals raised concerns a 500-acre development could become a nuclear-powered data center even though no record shows this; board members noted property owners' influence (such as those represented by 1778 Ridge Pike LLC) and will decide on the application on August 21 (with a follow-up hearing set for September 9 if no agreement is reached). FOX 56
- ➤ Pennsylvania State Police released a report analyzing 433,599 trooper-initiated traffic stops in 2024 with speeding as the top cause and less than 4% resulting in arrests. The analysis conducted with independent researcher Dr. Robin Engel (Ohio State University) found no substantive racial disparities in stop reasons or outcomes. FOX 56
- ➤ The state will delay over $2.5 billion in payments to schools, libraries, and county child welfare agencies for up to six weeks because a budget deal has not been reached. Negotiators remain in talks — the administration said funds will be sent once the budget is signed. PA Homepage
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Clarks Summit Senior Living is hosting a shoe drive with Visiting Angels to support the Walk to End Alzheimer’s and raise funds for care and research. Volunteers can drop off gently worn, used or new shoes during visits over the next two weeks—helping to reach a goal of at least 2,500 pounds. FOX 56
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Salon Lavish in Scranton has launched a new wig service for clients experiencing hair loss from alopecia & cancer treatments. Owner Lauren Woodard and stylist Elizabeth Mitchko, who lost her own hair, now offer personalized consultations & after-hours appointments to help local women regain their confidence. PA Homepage
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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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Railfest 2025
All day — Steamtown National Historic Site — Admission details TBA — Celebrate the centennial of a steam locomotive with train rides, displays, and interactive programs for all ages.
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