Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of August.
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🏘️ Community
A local whitewater rafting group organizes trips that invite residents with varying political views to paddle and talk on the river, offering a chance for inclusive conversation and community connection.
🎓 Education
University of Scranton President Marina recently met Pope Leo XIV in Rome during a Jesuit Colleges pilgrimage; the Pope remarked he knew Scranton, underscoring a personal tie to our community.
🏥 Health
The Wright Center for Community Health earned full federal qualification on Monday, making it eligible for new federal grants to expand whole-person care services.
The center plans to open a new facility in Monroe County in late fall to serve over 2,000 patients annually.
Geisinger will host two free Narcan distribution events to reverse opioid overdoses (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.); the Scranton event is on Wed, Aug.
26 at Courthouse Square’s Linden Street courtyard and the Wilkes-Barre event is on Aug. 27 at Public Square during the Farmers Market.
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