Good morning, Scranton.

After nearly a year of work, NEPA Youth Shelter opened its new teen center on Thursday near Scranton High School for local students.

The drop-in space — with a kitchen and meeting room — will host after-school programs and support teens in the area.

Food banks and pantries in Northeast Pennsylvania are struggling as state budget delays and federal funding cuts reduce food supplies while more families face hunger.

Local groups such as American Primitive Methodist Church and Boyer's Market are boosting support through a soup sale and a Feed a Family program (last day Oct. 19, pick up Oct. 25) to help those in need.

Rescue workers at the SPCA of Luzerne County featured Duken, a 3-year-old pit bull noted for his gentle nature despite an intimidating look — he has been at the shelter nearly a year after his previous owner surrendered him during a move.

Shelter staff say Duken is dog selective and best suited for a home with older children and no other pets.

The Northeast PA RV Show is at PNC Field with over sixty RVs for sale.

It runs through Sunday—featuring RVs priced from $12,500 to $425,000 and free parking, and each purchase comes with a year of free camping—hosted by Colton RV and Marine.

Early Friday morning, Moosic Borough Police responded to a 9-1-1 call on Austen Close in the Glenmaura area when a brown and white husky was found in a caller’s yard in poor condition—officers reported the dog was friendly but in multi-organ failure and they are asking local residents with security footage to help investigate its suspected abandonment.

Halloween events in Northeast Pennsylvania bring family fun and spooky thrills with many sites offering special treats — Knoebels Amusement Resort hosts Hallo-Fun Weekends and Brooks Mine in Scranton features haunted tours — while light shows, hayrides, and ghostly displays continue through early November.

It has been 109 days since Pennsylvania’s budget deadline and the Scranton School District has imposed a spending freeze that cuts teacher training, after-school tutoring and field trips.

Officials stressed that 67% of the district’s budget comes from federal and state subsidies—making the ongoing impasse a severe challenge— as funds are redirected only to essential operations.

Pennsylvania American Water is investing over $40 million in upgrades at the Scranton Wastewater Treatment Plant—adding a new operations building, improved grit removal, and ultraviolet light disinfection—to help the plant run more safely and efficiently for about 30,000 homes and businesses each day.

Week nine of high school football has seen top teams struggle and triumph as #5 Southern Columbia beat #10 Bloomsburg for its largest win since 2022—#3 North Pocono lost to Delaware Valley for a division title and Scranton Prep set the league tone while Schuylkill Haven won 57-0 over Nativity—keeping playoff hopes alive.

WWE Superstars will return to the Mohegan Arena on Friday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m. with a lineup that includes Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Tiffany Stratton, Jade Cargill, Jacob Fatu, Sami Zayn and Solo Sikoa.

Tickets will go on sale starting October 24 at 10:00 a.m. (Exclusive pre-sale begins October 22.)

A District II matchup between #15 Pittston Area and Wallenpaupack took place in Moosic—fans were on edge as the game unfolded with tight play.

Moosic — The Indians and other teams played exciting Week 9 games that kept the Indians undefeated, and the regular season will wrap up next week — fueling local hopes for more wins.

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.