Good morning, Scranton.

Scranton bike shop manager Kyle Brazen (of Cedar Bicycles) said the rise in e-bikes is increasing risks on local roads as more young riders and adults adopt these vehicles.

He urged riders to follow state laws that limit speeds to 28 mph and to slow down for pedestrians.

Chestnut, a shepherd poodle mix, was found abandoned outside a shuttered nursing home on Stafford Avenue in Scranton and is now recovering at Griffin Pond Animal Shelter — where staff removed nearly three pounds of matted fur, treated her fleas, and trimmed her nails — as they work to locate her owner.

No Kings rallies will take place on Saturday, Oct.

18 as part of a nationwide day of peaceful action organized by groups such as Action Together NEPA, the ACLU, and 50501. In Scranton the event will be held at Courthouse Square from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.—with similar rallies planned in other local towns.

A local couple in Scott Township lost their electronic food assistance benefits after suspicious transactions at a nearby grocery—officials advise residents to lock their card with the new app and change their PIN immediately to help prevent future fraud.

A towering skeleton stands guard over a glowing graveyard in Scott Township, just outside Bloomsburg—eerie lights and ghostly figures transform the yard into a Halloween wonderland.

Google’s Frightgeist report shows that NEPA residents search for Halloween costumes mixing classic styles and new KPop Demon Hunters trends — offering options for kids, dogs, and duos — as the holiday approaches.

Scranton School District paused its tutoring programs and professional development today as a state budget impasse forces cuts and delays in needed repairs—missing billions in state funds has depleted school reserves and risks harming both students and teachers.

The dispute between the House and Senate has left districts across the state on a tight financial leash as they strive to keep essential services intact.

The DEP has extended Keystone Sanitary Landfill’s operating permit until December 31, 2026 to allow extra time for reviewing its new odor control and leachate systems.

Officials stressed the extension does not permit any new construction or operational changes — if the company fails to meet the conditions, it may have to cease operations.

Scranton City Council is discussing plans to restore The Lookout on Moosic Street with an estimated cost just over $300K—if they secure a cost-effective funding source, work may start as early as 2026.

Coal miners protested a federal delay in enforcing silica dust rules — the delay is linked to more miners in their 30s and 40s developing black lung disease.

The protest calls for faster action to protect worker health.

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.

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.

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.

Foreigner Tribute Concert by Urgent

7-8:30 p.m. — The Theater at North — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying tribute to the iconic rock band Foreigner.