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Scranton
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Friday morning, community and business leaders gathered at Mohegan Pennsylvania for the fourth annual LEAD event—hosted by the Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce—where mayors from Scranton, Pittston and Wilkes-Barre discussed workforce challenges while Pennsylvania's Chief Transformation Officer, Ben Kirshner, delivered the keynote address. FOX 56
- ➤ Rescue workers at Griffin Pond Animal Shelter near Clarks Summit have featured Mittens—a 6-year-old pit bull mix abandoned by her previous owner who now suffers from arthritis—and they urge a loving family to adopt her and care for her special needs. WNEP
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Reaper's Revenge is open for its 17th season, drawing thrill-seekers with a hayride that turns into indoor and outdoor haunted attractions. Owner Paul Kotran gave FOX56 a behind-the-scenes look — explaining that over 200 speakers and more than 240 staff, with standby workers, support nightly fire drills to keep the attraction safe until the first weekend in November. FOX 56
- ➤ Today, fall has arrived in Northeast Pennsylvania bringing a chill and a list of book recommendations for readers to enjoy warm drinks and good reads—titles include Twilight, Looking for Alaska, The Pumpkin Spice Cafe, and Truly Devious. Reviewers share their favorite autumn reads to set a cozy mood for the season. WVIA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ MOOSIC—another Super 16 matchup begins as #7 Wyoming Area takes on #9 Berwick in the second half of the show. Fans are watching eagerly as the game unfolds. WNEP
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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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Family Friendly Halloween Bash!
7-9 p.m. — Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple — Family-friendly event — Enjoy a spooky dance party with fun Halloween activities for all ages.
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The Neil Diamond Experience
2-3:30 p.m. — The Theater at North — Ticket prices vary — Experience the tribute to Neil Diamond with captivating performances by Robert Neary.
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