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Saturday, August 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Jeep and a motorcycle collided on Friday near the Burger King on North River Street in Plains Township, and the motorcyclist was taken to the hospital while police closed the road from Hancock Street to Carey Street—traffic is being redirected through the Weis strip mall parking lot. PA Homepage
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ La Festa Italiana is underway in Scranton—offering good food, live music, and local vendors as families join in the celebration of Italian culture. Reporters are sampling Italian treats and covering the festival throughout the weekend. PA Homepage
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lackawanna County voters will choose a new commissioner to fill the seat left vacant after Matt McGloin resigned—county parties and independent candidates must submit their names by Sept. 15 for the Nov. 4 ballot. WVIA
- ➤ State Senator Marty Flynn is proposing an amendment to Senate Bill 939—designed to let local governments decide if a data center is built—after constituents raised concerns over a bill that would limit municipal control. Although no proposed data centers are in his district, the bill, which speeds up state permitting and sets time limits while creating a new regulatory office, has not yet come to committee and is expected to change before a vote. WNEP
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A nearly 100-year-old school in South Scranton will soon be transformed into 51 apartments—retaining its historic look while converting a former playground into a shared courtyard for outdoor activities. Developer John Basalyga acquired the property in 2023 and will begin renovations in the coming months to address a local housing need. WNEP
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Tech Table Assistance
5-7 p.m. — Albright Memorial Library Building Scranton Public Library — Free entry — Get one-on-one help with your tech issues from smartphones to laptops.
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Oktoberfest Celebration
12-9 p.m. — Susquehanna Brewing Co. — $10 admission including your first drink — Enjoy craft brews, food, live music, and festive competitions at this lively Oktoberfest.
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Breaking Benjamin and Three Days Grace Co-Headlining Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — The Pavilion at Montage Mountain — Ticket prices vary — Rock giants Breaking Benjamin and Three Days Grace team up for a night of explosive performances and new hits.
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The Duprees Live Concert
3:00-4:30 p.m. — The Theater at North — Tickets available — Experience the magic of timeless music with the legendary Duprees.
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Tech Table Assistance
5-7 p.m. — Albright Memorial Library Building Scranton Public Library — Free entry — Get one-on-one help with your tech problems at the library's Tech Table.
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Tech Table Assistance
5-7 p.m. — Albright Memorial Library Building Scranton Public Library — Free service — Get personalized help for your tech troubles with smartphones, tablets, or laptops.
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