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Hi Scranton, we made it to Thursday! In today’s edition: Hard water ruining hair, a new mural ‘Song of the City’, Mardi Gras with Dixieland All Stars, and more.
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
What’s behind brittle strands: Scranton’s hard water at 259 mg/L may be drying out hair and affecting color. Stylist Alexis Rink says blondes see it most and suggests clarifying products and filters — see what a stylist recommends.
Funding boosts community health: A new on-site pharmacy at The Wright Center in Wilkes-Barre will open March 16, bringing care and prescriptions under one roof and serving patients across Lackawanna, Wayne, and Wyoming counties — get details on the opening.
A local skating legacy: Plains Township’s Karel Zubris has spent years on the ice, teaching beginners, working with Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame, and sharing advice on balance and getting the right skates — read her full skating journey.
Partnership fuels public art: Scranton’s next mural, “Song of the City,” will transform a once-hidden wall at 305-307 Penn Avenue downtown. Artist Jon Laidacker starts soon, with painting expected in the fall — get all the details.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why precious metals are back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
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🫶 We got your back
Historic rail complex under review: Scranton Army Ammunition Plant is gauging interest in a Restoration Advisory Board to discuss potential environmental cleanup after detecting PFAS on site. A public notice ran Feb. 4, and interest is open through March 6. Testing continues to determine whether the chemicals came from the plant or upstream sources. See how to get involved.
Community educator honored: Scranton School District Superintendent Erin Keating will lead the St. Patrick’s Parade on March 14 as grand marshal. Around 12,000 marchers, including Daughters of the American Revolution and Civil War reenactors, will honor the nation’s 250th anniversary. The first parade party will be held February 27 at Cooper’s Seafood House. Get all the details.
Seasonal bites, zero fuss: Alter House keeps it fresh with a seasonal menu powered by local farms, markets, and artisan purveyors. Craving a relaxed yet special dinner this week? This Clarks Summit spot delivers comfort and craft, no pretension, just good taste.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🎶 Pammie & The Groove Factory @ Villa Maria’s II | Friday (2/27) at 7:00 PM – Feel like actually dancing instead of nodding at the bar? Pammie & The Groove Factory are taking over The Villa Maria’s slick dance floor with the kind of grooves your knees still remember, plus pizza, Lenten-friendly specials, and a $5 cover that feels delightfully 1998.
🍿 Girl Walks Into A Movie Theater @ The Olde Brick Theatre | Friday (2/27) at 7:30 PM – Miss the Gateway’s sticky floors, your first underage R-rated thrill, and the comfort of hiding in the dark? This solo love letter to that weird temple of youth, written and performed by Mandy Pennington, plays at DIVA’s Olde Brick Theatre. Adult themes, laughs, reasonable tickets.
🌱 Seed to Supper @ Black Scranton Project Center for Arts & Culture | Saturday (2/28) at 1:00 PM – Seed to Supper is turning the dirt-curious into veggie whisperers with a free, seven-session course from Penn State Master Gardeners and Black Scranton Project, from soil to skillet. Pre-register at Black Scranton Project Center for Arts & Culture to snag seeds, a book, and supplies.
❄ Curiosity Club: Snowflake Design @ Lackawanna County Children’s Library | Saturday (2/28) at 2:00 PM – Curiosity Club is getting hands-on at the Lackawanna County Children’s Library, where your Pre-K to grade 3 inventors design snowflakes with different materials. Strongest, tiniest, most elaborate, they’ll try it, you sip coffee and enjoy ten minutes. Props to Peoples Security Bank & Trust.
🎭 The Nightmare Before Purim @ Temple Hesed | Saturday (2/28) at 4:45 PM – If your idea of Purim includes kids happily occupied with games and crafts, adults at a relaxed wine tasting, and dinner you did not cook, this delivers. RSVP for the community meal, then stay for the spirited spiel and hamantaschen bake-off, bragging rights included.
🎉 Let’s Have a Ball for Joe! @ Waldorf Park GAF | Saturday (2/28) at 6:00 PM – Bring your big-hearted selves and your appetite, we’re rallying for Joe, the guy who can light up a room even as he starts chemo. Twenty-five bucks gets you food, soda, and draft beer. Toss extra into the basket raffle and 50/50, leave lighter, feel richer.
🎭 Mardi Gras Night @ Madame Jenny’s | Saturday (2/28) at 8:00 PM – Skip the flight to Bourbon Street, Madame Jenny’s throws a Mardi Gras night with Doug Smith’s Dixieland All Stars and vocalist Sharon Ambrozia. Expect lively brass, collective improv, and toe-tapping New Orleans swagger. Splurge on VIP with bubbly, or snag premium or bar seats.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Scranton report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 38°F – Low: 20°F – Precip: 9%
Sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind around 3 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Northwest wind around 2 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 46°F – Low: 31°F – Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 46. South wind 1 to 6 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
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🔥 Worth a peek
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