Good morning, Scranton.

3 Tiers Bakery launches Gingerbread Hearts to support local nonprofits (Adopt A Single Mom Project, Giving Back to the Community, and NEPA Youth Shelter) with festive gingerbread displays downtown.

The displays are free and will be shown until Jan. 7.

Local shoppers seeking holiday gifts can explore NEPA’s stores & online outlets offering regional treats, museum exhibits, and unique experiences like raceway vouchers, with options ranging from snack shops in Luzerne County to local breweries for last-minute purchases.

A banner honoring President Biden on North Washington Avenue has sparked debate in Green Ridge as some veterans question its use, saying the display is meant only for military service.

Neighborhood leaders — who oversaw the volunteer-run project — plan to revisit the decision in upcoming meetings.

Sheetz announced it will offer free self-serve coffee to registered My Sheetz Rewardz members from Dec.

24 to Jan. 1 (redeemable via the OFFERZ tab on the Sheetz app). The deal applies only once per member during the holiday season.

A Lackawanna County resident transforms his yard into a Dickens village every holiday season, setting up elaborate Christmas decorations that transport visitors to another era.

Jon Meyer covers the project in this week's installment of On The Pennsylvania Road (a local exploration series).

Families can speak with Santa on ham radio at the university’s amateur station (Loyola Science Center) today, Friday, and Saturday from 7:30 to 9 p.m.; the event, part of a 20-year Santa Net tradition, lets kids join a digital queue for holiday calls.

High schools have embraced bocce as an inclusive sport for students with disabilities through Special Olympics Pennsylvania’s Unified Bocce League, which promotes teamwork & friendship.

On Tuesday, the Abington Heights Comets played against the Carbondale Chargers, highlighting a creative way to include all students in sports.

28/22 Sports Night airs Monday-Friday from 8-9 p.m., and tonight the show covers the undefeated Scranton WBB team, Penguins and Flyers talk, and a preview of the Steelers-Lions game that could affect playoff chances — local high school and college coaches join the discussion.

Valley Running Company hosted its second annual Ugly Sweater 5K on Wednesday evening in Forty Fort where about a dozen runners celebrated with festive costumes and dessert sharing.

The company will begin weekly community runs every Wednesday at 6 p.m.

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.

Shiver by the River #1

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Scranton Running Company — Cost varies — Participate in a fun run with options for a 5k, 10k, or a leisurely 2mi walk along the scenic river.