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Sunday, December 21st, 2025
Good morning, Scranton. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Santa toured local neighborhoods escorted by the Scranton Fire Department & Pennsylvania State Police during the annual Sidewalk Santa event on Saturday, Dec. 20. The tour began at 11 a.m. and ended at 4 p.m., with families enjoying special treat bags at 11 stops. FOX 56
- ➤ Luzerne County partnered with Midwest Food Bank + Fork Over Love on Saturday at the Zarra Building in Pittston to distribute hot meals and produce, including eggs, milk, and vegetables, to over 60 cars. Organizers plan additional distributions to support local families this winter. WNEP
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Brie Robertson’s Nothing Much Pop Up is open at Wyoming Valley Mall in Wilkes-Barre, where visitors can get creative with a slime bar, charm jewelry station, and fragrance bar — the pop-up runs until December 28. FOX 56
- ➤ WVIA radio host and engineer George Graham (a Carbondale native) is retiring after 53 years of service; his final broadcast airs Jan. 2. A retirement party was held Dec. 16 at the station’s Jenkins Township studios, honoring decades of community radio. WVIA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews are working to restore power after wind-driven outages left over 17,000 PPL customers without electricity, with repairs underway in multiple affected areas (residents should check local outage maps and steer clear of damaged lines). FOX 56
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local pharmacists remind Scranton residents to ask about discount coupons and prescription assistance programs to lower drug costs. The advice includes free online tools and upcoming Medicare changes that will cap seniors’ out-of-pocket expenses starting in 2026 + checking with pharmacists for guidance. PA Homepage
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Dunmore High School held a silent night basketball game where the Bucks' 10th point spurred fans to toss new toys onto the court for the Cram the Cruiser drive. The donated toys will help local families celebrate Christmas. WNEP
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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.
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