Good morning, Scranton.

The developer withdrew plans for three data centers in Blakely Borough ahead of a public meeting—borough officials said local residents signed petitions to keep the development out of residential areas.

Community members expressed relief that their united voices had stopped the project.

Today at Dome Sportsplex in Plains Township, a limited-time Just Between Friends kids pop-up consignment sale is open to the public starting at 9:00 a.m.—organizer Heather Orlandini said more than 158,000 new and gently used items are available at 50—90% off after a presale held on Wednesday.

Students at Reach Cyber Charter School took part in hands-on STEM activities at Carbondale YMCA during Wednesday's Adventure Awaits event, trying projects like circuit board building and wind tunnel engineering (a program designed to prepare students for future careers).

The school will host more similar events across Pennsylvania.

Today, Lackawanna County commissioners Chris Chermak and Bill Gaughan argued at a public meeting over the county budget and a new property reassessment that many say is error-prone.

Chermak called for extending formal appeals by six months to help confused homeowners while Gaughan warned that delaying the new values could lead to legal costs (a court order requires new values to take effect by January 1, 2026).

Residents in Archbald spoke out against proposed datacenters by handing out "No Data Center" signs and gathering petition signatures before the council meeting on September 17—citing concerns over noise, health, and the environment.

The borough council will hold a public zoning hearing on September 29 to decide on the proposed zones.

Officials say regionalizing police departments in northeastern Pennsylvania may help small departments get enough staff—studies show nearly 60% of these teams have fewer than 10 officers, and examples such as the one officer in McAdoo raise concerns.

Proponents believe strengthening regional forces will improve services for all communities in the region.

At Misericordia, the No. 4 Lady Cougars begin the season with new, young players after a Sweet 16 exit last year and are set to play reserve matches before upcoming contests against Messiah and Scranton Lady Royals.

Head coach Mark Stauffer said the team focuses on details—using words like energy to help guide improvements in October and peak by November.

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.

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.

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.

A Taste of Ireland: The Irish Music and Dance Sensation

3:00 – 4:30 PM — The Theater at North — Ticket prices vary — Experience an exciting return of Irish music and dance that has captivated audiences across the USA.

Blast from the Past Concert

7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — The Theater at North — Ticket price unknown — Relive the golden harmonies of The Del Satins, one of the iconic vocal groups of the 1960s.