Good morning, Scranton.

Capouse Avenue Park has opened in Scranton, replacing the old Penn Ridge pool complex with a new splash pad and playground in a roughly $1.8 million project (started last spring) that revitalizes Pine Brook (supported by state and city funds).

Fork Over Love, a nonprofit that has served nearly 125,000 meals while supporting local restaurants, will close operations on Sept.

30 after founder Tracey Selingo resigned on Aug. 3 — her decision following personal loss prompted the board to wind down operations and explore future partnerships to continue addressing hunger.

Gas prices remain high for drivers in Pennsylvania even though crude oil is around $80 a barrel — refining margins, higher wholesale costs and nearly 77 cents in taxes mean cheaper pump prices may be delayed.

Analysts say these added fees keep rates elevated despite falling oil costs.

NEPA schools will receive over $412K in state funding for free menstrual products, with Scranton School District set to get nearly $17K.

Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen visited West Scranton High School to spotlight the program that will provide products at $1.81 per student based on enrollment.

A $1 million federal investment will expand the Illumination Early Learning Center at the Friedman Jewish Community Center with two classrooms to add 32 childcare slots.

The center will partner with local colleges to train future childcare workers with a program set to begin next September (boosting staffing).

The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders will rebrand in 2027 after the decision was discussed on the WVIA podcast this week.

Sports reporter Bob released the Friday Night Rivals preseason poll and previewed the upcoming Eagles-Ravens NFL game on FOX56.