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Saturday, November 29th, 2025
Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Earlier tonight in Taylor, people enjoyed the 5th Taylor’s Miracle on Main Street parade with costumed characters and local dancers on a chilly evening. The parade ended at the community library—where kids had fun with face painting and a large model train set—bringing a special dose of holiday cheer. FOX 56
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Burrito Loco in Dallas and Dickson City is celebrating Grinchmas by opening its Feliz Navidad pop up bar today—offering special drinks in fun cups—and will host a Grinchmas Brunch tomorrow from 10 to 2 with a set menu and a visit from the green Christmas stealer. FOX 56
- ➤ Small Business Saturday is today and local businesses in Scranton are counting on record participation, with 55 shops joining the event to offer sales and discounts. Organizers say the event—started in 2010 to support local businesses—promotes year-round growth and helps strengthen the local economy. WVIA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Scranton Jazz Festival Christmas Spectacular will be held on Sunday, Dec. 7 at Bellarmine Theatre at Scranton Preparatory School with doors opening at 5 p.m. Maestro Marko Marcinko will lead the Big Band with guest Thos Shipley and Broadway vocalists—attendees are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys to benefit We Respect and Care. The Abington Journal
- ➤ Ballet Theatre of Scranton celebrates 50 years of free Nutcracker performances that have united families and dancers at The Theater at North today with shows at 12 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.—tickets are limited to four per person on a first-come, first-served basis. FOX 56
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Geisinger Life Flight 3 celebrated one year at its new hangar at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, built with COVID-19 grants. The team—responding in 15 minutes to calls—transports over 400 patients each month across the region. WVIA
- ➤ Wegmans Food Markets recalled Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese — sold in Pennsylvania between Nov. 14 and Nov. 24 — after the FDA announced it may contain Listeria; customers can return the product for a full refund. FOX 56
- ➤ Geisinger Life Flight 3 celebrated one year in its new hangar at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport yesterday—having carried over 400 patients each month by air and ground. The team, built with COVID-19 grants, continued to support emergency health care in our community. WVIA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Clarks Summit Borough Council honored the Abington Heights Boys Soccer Team after they won the PIAA Class 3A State Championship by defeating Conrad-Weiser 2-0 on November 15. The council issued the proclamation on November 19 to mark the team's first state championship victory — a historic achievement for the school. The Abington Journal
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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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