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Monday, September 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Third Annual Mutts & Motors Car Show on Sunday near Clarks Summit showcased over 100 cars and hundreds of spectators to raise funds for Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. The event featured food and raffles to help cover the shelter's medical expenses for many animals. PA Homepage
- ➤ Today, runners and walkers in Scranton took part in the 38th Annual Show Your Stripes: Purple Edition Hot Rod 5K and Walk—benefiting the Ronald McDonald House with activities like raffles, face painting, and a special appearance by Grimace. All proceeds will support programs that help families with hospitalized children. FOX 56
- ➤ Scranton’s NEPA Youth Shelter under new director John W. Rosengrant is finishing a 3,500 square foot teen center on Providence Road—its space includes a food pantry, clothing closet, and volunteer support, with an open house planned by November. The shelter will also work to expand affordable housing help for youth once its new facilities are fully in use. WVIA
- ➤ On Sunday, hundreds of runners took off from Scranton’s Nay Aug Park for the purple-themed Show Your Stripes Hot Rod 5K—an event that benefits the Ronald McDonald House and helps families with hospitalized children. Organizers noted that participants were urged to wear stripes as support and that the race has previously raised tens of thousands of dollars. PA Homepage
- ➤ A local mass for suicide healing was held Sunday at the Cathedral of Saint Peter to help families grieve the loss of loved ones. Church leaders said the service provided prayers and a flower placement ritual to remind attendees that no one has to grieve alone. PA Homepage
- ➤ The Waymart Church, which welcomes over 300 people each Sunday in Wayne County, will open a second location—at the former Downs site in Carbondale—by Christmas Eve. Pastor Sal Miorana said the expansion comes as the church grows from a small congregation to serving a larger community. WNEP
- ➤ Today, the 3rd annual Mutts & Motors Car Show brought shiny rides and furry friends together at RedLine Truck and Trailer in support of Griffin Pond Animal Shelter — Executive Director Ashley Wolo said the event helps save lives and bring the community together. FOX 56
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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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