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Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City officials, Scranton Fire Department members, and Tony Walsh’s family gathered Friday to rename the old North Scranton Mini Park on Wayne Avenue as Tony Walsh Park — a tribute that honors the veteran firefighter’s 25 years of service and deep local ties. FOX 56
- ➤ Family to Family is preparing a drive-through Thanksgiving food basket giveaway five days from now and is halfway to its goal of raising over $110,000 to provide 4,000 baskets filled with a 12-to-14-pound turkey, potatoes, and bread—organizers are partnering with Meals on Wheels, the Area Agency on Aging, and United Way to deliver 2,500 meals to homebound families—donations are welcomed from the community. PA Homepage
- ➤ On Friday, senior centers from Scranton, Fallbrook, Mid Valley, and Hillside competed in a Family Feud tournament held at the Scranton facility—Amanda’s Hillbillies from Clarks Summit won the final round hosted by Drew Popish and state representative Kyle Donahue. The winning team will hold the trophy until next year as organizers plan to make the event a yearly tradition. FOX 56
- ➤ The Go-Getters podcast team is working with family and friends at the Gather Community Space in Wilkes-Barre to cook Thanksgiving meals, having prepared 200 meals so far and planning to serve about 600 people. They will distribute food in the Public Square on November 24 from 10:00 a.m. until all meals are gone — a growing annual effort that began in a home kitchen. PA Homepage
- ➤ Scranton Police Department held its 21st annual Christmas Toy Drive at Waldorf Social Club where families brought toys, food and drinks — a DJ provided music during the event — to help local children enjoy the season. Organizers, who aided 80 families last year and aim to reach 100 this year, are accepting toy and monetary donations until December 12. PA Homepage
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Miller's Orchards Farm Market in Scott Township will be preparing 2,000 pies for Thanksgiving and other desserts in the next few days. Owner Amber Peregrim said apple and pumpkin pies are the biggest sellers — the orchard’s busiest season — and urged customers to preorder by Sunday to ensure availability. WNEP
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Two casts of NEPA students will perform Hadestown: Teen Edition this weekend in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre—students from the Youth Arts Coalition and Scranton Fringe Festival present the tale of Orpheus and Eurydice on stage. WVIA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State park campgrounds in Lackawanna and Ricketts Glen will close in fall 2026 for bathroom upgrades funded by an $8 million investment from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Renovations will begin in September and the campgrounds will reopen in early 2028; however, group tent camping and modern cabin facilities at Ricketts Glen will stay open — offering visitors a safe alternative during the upgrades. WVIA
- ➤ At a tense hearing on November 14, Rabbi Benny Rapoport proposed building 12 cabins on his 21-acre property in Lackawanna County to provide a retreat for Jewish traditions, sparking concerns that the project could change the quiet, agricultural area. The zoning board will continue discussing the proposal on December 1 at 5 p.m. using heated exchanges as key testimony. WVIA
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Today, a new building called the Matzo Development is unveiled along Capouse Avenue, named after Scranton native Lizabeth Scott. The project includes three apartments, a laundromat, and space for another business — a key step in turning an empty building into a community asset. WNEP
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, six local high school football teams from the 570 will head to state playoffs and area colleges will soon compete in bowl games—while the University of Scranton women's basketball team made headlines with its win over Division I Pitt. The report also previews a screening of the Scranton Eagles documentary scheduled for later this weekend. WVIA
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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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The Book of Mormon
2-3:30 p.m. — Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple — Ticket prices vary — Experience the wit and humor of this Tony Award-winning musical about two missionaries in Uganda.
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