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Monday, October 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Lackawanna County ARTSEngage! Task Force unveiled part of its yearlong Shelter For All project outside the Everhart Museum in Nay Aug Park, where over a thousand birdhouses painted by community groups show what home means. The exhibit aims to spark discussion about art and environmental stewardship—an initiative that will feature more events throughout the year. FOX 56
- ➤ Hundreds of car enthusiasts gathered today at Toyota of Scranton for the Driven to Duty Car Show where classic, muscle, tuner and historic race cars were displayed in the sunlight. The event benefits Fight4Vets and supports the upcoming NEPA Armed Forces Day Parade — organizers expect to exceed last year’s $12,000 fundraising. PA Homepage
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Scranton Prep and nearby schools, new rules require students to lock their phones in Yondr pouches to help them focus on learning—administrators say that without the constant distractions, students engage more with teachers and peers. WVIA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents at David P. Masylar Memorial Park gathered Sunday to sign a petition urging Archbald Council to amend zoning rules to keep data centers away from homes—participants said the change will close loopholes and protect community health and safety, and the petition will be submitted to the council on Monday before Wednesday’s work session. PA Homepage
- ➤ Five days into the government shutdown, Scranton residents held a candle vigil outside City Hall to urge Pennsylvanian congressmen to renew Affordable Care Act tax credits so that health costs do not jump 81% if the credits expire at the end of the year — the 245 candles represent thousands at risk of losing coverage. FOX 56
- ➤ Activists, nurses, and healthcare workers gathered at Scranton City Hall today to urge lawmakers to keep health coverage safe during the government shutdown—245 candles stood for 1000 Pennsylvanians each. WNEP
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Geisinger will host free drive-through veteran dinners on Nov. 6 at 12 locations including Scranton—Nay Aug Park from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; veterans and one guest must reserve by Oct. 30. PA Homepage
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, the Northeastern Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame inducted 10 members at Fiorelli's Catering in Peckville—Newswatch 16's Steve Lloyd was honored as the media inductee and Scranton High School's Mike Nycz Jr. received a Service Award after more than 50 years as a scorekeeper. 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Les Brown
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