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Scranton
Sunday, October 26th, 2025
Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Shoppers visited the pop-up Harvest Fall Market at the Scranton Public Market on Saturday—more than two dozen vendors sold baked treats, farm goods, and homemade items. Two more markets are scheduled at the Marketplace at Steamtown for November 22 and December 13. PA Homepage
- ➤ The Marketplace at Steamtown hosted Harvest Market that featured local vendors and promoted new business ideas. Jenna Urban from Sport Hill Creamery announced her new ice cream shop opening in Dunmore this spring—offering ice cream sandwiches, soft serve, and grab and go treats. FOX 56
- ➤ The Congolese Community of Scranton has maintained a garden off Cedar Avenue where fresh produce is grown to help refugee families save money and access nutritious food. Led by founder Ushu Mukelo, the group is seeking more land — a step that may allow it to donate surplus food to local organizations in the future. WVIA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Tenor Health Foundation signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire three Commonwealth Health hospitals and their clinics in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre — state leaders said the next step will be to secure funding to keep emergency and newborn services available for local patients. WNEP
- ➤ Nearly 300 people joined last Saturday's second annual diabetes 5K and walk in Scranton. Eight-year-old Calla McHugh's mom organized the race after her diagnosis to raise awareness for type 1 diabetes. WNEP
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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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Women Are Power Friendsgiving
11:30 AM – 3:00 PM — ANZ Hotel Scranton — $30 — Celebrate friendship and empowerment while supporting local children in need.
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SIX Musical Performance
1-2:30 p.m. — Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple — Ticket prices vary — Experience a high-energy celebration of girl power with the hit musical SIX.
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