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Scranton
Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kailin of Earth Wellness Studio hosted a guided meditation called Walk With The Ancestors that let participants connect with their roots in a candlelit room—using mats, cushions, and weighted eye masks for a deeper reflective experience—as Halloween neared. FOX 56
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, the Lackawanna County Children's Library hosted 'Gross, Weird, Cool Science' for kids to explore unusual animals and natural wonders such as black apples and tree-climbing fish—Susie Maguire led the event that sparked curiosity among attendees. FOX 56
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Scranton city council will vote to allow the city to apply for nearly $315,000 in grant money to repair The Lookout scenic overlook—which has suffered from years of wear on its 90-year-old structure and missing rock edges that have caused safety concerns for visitors. PA Homepage
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Edward’s Garden Center in Forty Fort is hosting its Fall Wonderland event this October to raise funds for Type 1 Diabetes research by selling $10 tickets for a maze, corn pit, and scavenger hunt. The Kopecs, who started the fundraiser three years ago, hope to exceed last year’s $18,000 total by October's end—gaining support for ongoing research. PA Homepage
- ➤ Wilkes-Barre Area cheer and football teams raised $1,795 during their pink-out game on October 10 to support the Cancer Wellness Center for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The fundraiser surpassed its $1,500 goal—helping fund free care for cancer patients. WVIA
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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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Mixed Media Card Making Workshop
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Retro Cafe — Free for OAOA Members, $15 suggested donation — Discover the art of mixed media as you create your own unique cards in a cozy café setting.
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