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Saturday, September 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Animal Control rescued MJ from a bad situation in Scranton in January, and Friends with Paws Pet Rescue reports she is now healthy, house-trained, and eager for an active home. Rescue workers say she does well in training & is best suited for older kids given her selective behavior with other dogs. WNEP
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Scranton’s new shop Pezzi on the Avenue will open on October 3 and brings together local artists and vintage finds in a renovated space that features original floors from the historic Omar Room—an echo of Hotel Jermyn’s past. FOX 56
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bob and Patti Vasconcellos have sung at a local karaoke bar for 25 years (performing nearly every night) and now use walkers on stage (captivating local fans). They continue to deliver lively shows that keep audiences coming back. WVIA
DRINK NEWS
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In Pennsylvania, some volunteers qualify as employees for workers’ compensation if injured during duty—eligible roles include firefighter, paramedic, and emergency responder. They must report any injury to a supervisor within 120 days and seek medical treatment to claim wage loss benefits based on the state’s average weekly wage. FOX 56
- ➤ A Lackawanna County Judge ordered potential independent candidate Ryan Runco to respond to a petition challenging his nominating petitions by Tuesday, Sept. 23—he is scheduled for a hearing on Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. Runco must reply amid plans for a special election to fill the commissioner seat left vacant after Matt McGloin resigned in February. FOX 56
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Anna Lytvyn has been struggling to buy a house for a year and got hope when Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell cut the benchmark rate on Wednesday from 4.25 to 4.5 percent to 4 to 4.25 percent—a change that could lower monthly mortgage payments. Realtors say the lower rate may open the housing market for buyers and help families afford their dream home. FOX 56
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday night, the #16 Minersville team played against #2 Schuylkill Haven in a Super 16 sports matchup in MOOSIC, Pa.—both teams showed strong effort as they set the stage for upcoming rounds. WNEP
- ➤ Moosic, Pa. — Week 5 of the Super 16 games started with a match between Loyalsock and Bloomsburg, and the tournament's next matchup is scheduled for later today. Fans will see more action as teams compete in this exciting series. WNEP
- ➤ It is Week Five of the 2025 high school football season and the Friday Night Football Show reported strong wins by top teams with only one loss among them. Local Scranton Prep defeated the Scranton Knights—Jersey Shore pulled away from Shikellamy, Stroudsburg upset Pocono Mountain East, and Loyalsock Township handled a rising Bloomsburg squad. PA Homepage
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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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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.
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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.
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Gorgeous Dunmore restaurant - fully renovated and turn-key ready for business!
Historic Dunmore restaurant with a charming, large dining area (seats 100) and an eye-catching adjacent bar, fully equipped with draft beer options, PLUS a huge outdoor dining patio (seats 45), a lower retail space with a take-out or bakery counter, and rental income potential upstairs! The R liquor license is available for purchase with the property.
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