Good morning, Scranton.

Meals on Wheels NEPA opened its new downtown location at 305 Cherry Street on Monday morning, enabling the agency to serve 20% more meals to people facing food insecurity in Northeastern PA.

Volunteers now work in a modern kitchen that boosts efficiency.

Merli-Sarnoski Park in Lackawanna County has started a $1.6 million renovation of its aging pavilion and bathhouse, which will add an ADA-compliant community room, restrooms and a lifeguard station.

County officials say the improvements will finish in 2027 while the park remains open with occasional temporary closures for equipment.

Frank Carey, who performs as Lady Lydia, says her drag persona was misused in a political ad for Rep. Rob Bresnahan’s re-election campaign, and a Scranton GoFundMe page has raised over $2,100 to cover legal fees and challenge the unauthorized use of her image & protect her privacy.

Fortis Institute in Scranton is hosting its second Give Kids A Smile event to provide free preventive dental care and oral health education for children up to age 17 today.

Dental students gain hands-on experience while helping local families — more walk-ins are expected throughout the day.

Regional Hospital reopened its front entrance Monday morning under the new ownership of Tenor Health Foundation—local officials and Dr. Patrick Conaboy celebrated improvements and promised future services, including a women's center, as community partners provided crucial support.