Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of August.
Good morning, Scranton.
💼 Business
A Florida-based chicken chain Huey Magoo's announced plans to open its first Pennsylvania restaurants in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and Tunkhannock with the Tunkhannock location expected to open in the first half of 2027 and local partners set to support community ties.
📰 Economy
A new Franklin & Marshall College poll finds that 44% of Pennsylvania voters now report being worse off financially than a year ago with many facing difficulty paying monthly bills, food, or transportation.
The results highlight rising economic concerns across the state that are also felt in Scranton.
🏛️ Government
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton board selected Kim Hopper as the new airport executive director after a months-long national search.
Hopper is expected to start November 1 on a five-year contract plus final employment terms remain in negotiation.
🏥 Health
Geisinger held a free Narcan event Wednesday in downtown Scranton where staff distributed nasal naloxone, plus drug-testing strips and usage instructions.
It held a second event Thursday at the Farmers Market on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre.
🏈 Sports
The 2026 high school football season starts tonight with the Berwick-North Pocono game where Berwick regains its quarterback (while North Pocono returns key players) as both teams adjust their lineups.
Wilkes University and King's College will meet next week for the Mayor's Cup.
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