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Friday, October 17th, 2025
Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ NEPA Youth Shelter held its grand opening Thursday on Providence Road near Scranton High School — a new center for after-school programs — and attracted a large crowd. The facility offers after-school activities — music, art, and cooking classes — that former participant Anthony Pauline said changed his life. PA Homepage
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dunmore Elementary has opened a Calming Corner to help students manage their emotions with a sensory-friendly space offering low lighting, white noise—fidget tools for a private reset. Supported by the school’s PTA and the Gino LaRusso Foundation for Suicide Awareness, the room is now available to all students who need a break during tough moments. WNEP
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Medicare open enrollment started on October 15 and will run until December 7 to let Pennsylvanians adjust benefits for 2026—counseling is available through Area Agencies on Aging and changes take effect on January 1. PA Homepage
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After beating Hazleton Area, Pittston Area clinched the Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 championship with a 7-1 record — Lucas Lopresto set three school records in the last two games. The team will face Wallenpaupack today before finishing their season against Wyoming Area. WNEP
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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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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.
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