Good morning, Scranton.

Pickle Me Poconos returns this Saturday in downtown East Stroudsburg from noon to 6 p.m., offering free admission and around 170 vendors with pickle-themed food, drinks and fun activities, plus free street parking and a scenic train ride from Scranton.

A new mural honoring the victims of the Avondale Mine Disaster has been unveiled in the community.

The artwork serves as a tribute to local mining history and was created with input from community members.

Marywood University has opened its new international learning site in Florence to offer architecture and interior design courses integrated with the city's history and culture.

The program is housed in a 17th century building in Santo Spirito and provides managed student housing—creating a living classroom for global learning.

Daylight in northeastern Pennsylvania is shrinking as the sun now rises in Wilkes-Barre at 6:52 a.m. and will offer just over 9 hours of daylight by Dec.

21, while Pennsylvania will set clocks back on Nov. 1 because Congress must finalize the Sunshine Protection Act (aiming for permanent DST).

Fall has arrived and Scranton runners are encouraged by the Scranton Running Company to buddy up and use reflective gear—such as clippable lights—for safe low-light runs.

A comprehensive study of Lackawanna County’s housing shows that aging homes, deferred maintenance, and varied zoning rules are challenging local affordability.

County officials and researchers call for coordinated zoning reform and adaptive reuse to boost housing stability in local communities.

Local PGA Tour professional Brandon Matthews hosted a free junior golf clinic at The Country Club of Scranton where junior golfers received hands-on tips + ice cream treats ahead of the NEPA Invitational tournament scheduled for Sept.

26 and 27. The event supports local youth programs and healthcare initiatives.