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Saturday, November 15th, 2025
Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Scranton Police Department is holding its annual toy drive at headquarters on South Washington Avenue now through December 15, collecting new unwrapped toys for children from infancy to fourteen with help from local schools that provide lists of families in need. A Toy Drive Celebration will take place on November 21 at Waldorf Park Social Club, featuring a DJ, basket raffles and a 50/50 drawing, and guests must bring a toy to enter — the drive supports local families during the holiday season. FOX 56
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The historic Scranton Electric Building, built in 1896, is being renovated to serve as Fidelity Bank’s new corporate center in downtown Scranton—modern updates are planned while preserving its iconic features. WVIA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Broadway in Scranton will begin its 2025 to 2026 season next weekend with Six, a Tony Award winner musical that tells the story of King Henry VIII and his six wives. The production partners with local bookstores to showcase historical exhibits that bring New York theater to Scranton. FOX 56
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Misfits holiday pop up bar returns to Scranton at Lackawanna College for its second year, with culinary, baking and hospitality students running the event in a winter wonderland setting — holiday inspired food and cocktails are served at 409 Adams Ave from Wednesday through Saturday nights until December 20th. A portion of the funds raised will support student scholarships and give the students real world experience. FOX 56
- ➤ Little Lights Daycare in Hazle Township now operates 24 hours to help families working late-night and early-morning shifts in the growing Humboldt industrial area — where new warehouses and factories create more odd work hours. The daycare offers meals, snacks, and daily essentials and maintains strict child-to-staff ratios to keep children safe. FOX 56
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Recent climate data shows a 25% drop in average snowfall in Scranton over the past century, with early records at 45 inches falling to 33 inches now and this winter expected to have around 20 inches of snow. Warmer January temperatures—up 3 degrees from early records—have led to more rain than snow, and Williamsport has seen a similar 15% drop in snowfall. WNEP
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal SNAP benefits are flowing into households after the government shutdown ended, offering essential food aid to families who depend on the program. Policy experts say the revised plan may ease rising grocery costs—residents in Scranton can expect more relief as funds are distributed. WVIA
- ➤ Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services said full SNAP benefits have been restored to all recipients as of Friday morning — reaching over 2 million Pennsylvanians after the federal shutdown ended Wednesday. The swift action followed a legal battle and a Supreme Court ruling that led to $276 million in SNAP payments being disbursed on Thursday. WVIA
- ➤ Scranton will host its second e-waste collection event tomorrow from 9 a.m. to noon at the Department of Public Works facility on West Poplar Street — residents must register in advance to drop off old televisions, computers, and other electronics free of charge as part of the city's effort to keep hazardous materials out of landfills. FOX 56
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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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Tower Lighting Event
2-6:30 p.m. — Times Tower — Free entry — Kick off the holiday season with live music, food vendors, and the magical lighting of the Scranton tower followed by fireworks.
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Yellow Brick Joel: Billy Joel and Elton John Tribute Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Theater at North — Ticket prices not provided — Celebrate the music of two iconic piano legends with riveting performances.
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Whiskey Myers Concert
6:00-8:30 p.m. — Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple — Tickets start at $41 — Experience an electrifying night with Whiskey Myers at a stunning local venue.
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The Nutcracker Performance
2-4 p.m. — The Theater at North — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting story of Clara and her magical journey in this beloved holiday ballet.
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