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Rise and shine, Scranton!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Goodness Bowls café expansion, beginner aerial yoga, and Tupelo Honey’s Van Morrison celebration + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Scranton protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Healthy dining scene grows: Goodness Bowls is planned for downtown Scranton, with Jeff and Erin Costanzo opening a café near the University of Scranton. Possible spots include Dickson City, Clarks Summit, or Honesdale — see where they’re expanding.
Expert-led dementia support tips: Free dementia education sessions from The Wright Center and Age Friendly Lackawanna will help Scranton families care for loved ones, with the next session set for March 13 — see what’s covered and when.
Quirky characters with wild origins: Wilkes-Barre’s Circle Centre for the Arts showcases imaginative works by young artists who gave animals human traits, with the opening reception already held and the exhibit on display in March — see what’s on display.
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.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Crispy wing fix: Kelly’s Pub & Eatery has been a South Scranton staple since 1990, turning out award-winning hot wings that are small, perfectly crisp, and dangerously snackable. Flavors include Hot, Hot BBQ, Garlic, Honey BBQ, and Caesar… ideal for corner-booth hangouts and never-ending sauce debates.
Sustainable self-care upgrade: Skip plastic clutter and restock smarter at The Releafery, Scranton’s plant-based, zero-waste shop for bath and beauty, soaps, face care, and candles. Your routine gets cleaner, your conscience lighter, and your bathroom shelf a little cuter… all without the guilt.
Shake off the rust: Keep your swing sharp at Pine Hills Country Club, a public course with a playful par-3, a full 18, and two indoor simulators for when NEPA weather misbehaves. Grab a buddy for nine, then swap stories over something cold on the patio or at the bar.
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
💘 Romance Book Club March meeting @ Friendly Alien Books | Wednesday (3/4) at 6:00 PM – Ready to trade snark for swoon? The romance book club is diving into The Favorites by Layne Fargo this month, and yes, spirited opinions are encouraged. Bring your dog-eared copy, your best one-liners, and a friend who always reads the ending first.
🤘 Women Rock Together II @ The V-Spot Bar | Thursday (3/5) at 6:00 AM – Round two of the women-led takeover is back at the spot we all treat like our living room. The lineup is TBD, but around here that just means heavy hitters are busy making the good stuff, so expect powerhouse voices, sharp lyrics, and zero filler.
🖼 “Of Her Own” Opening Reception @ Afa Artists For Art | Friday (3/6) at 5:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to trade your couch for culture, First Friday at Afa is it. “Of Her Own” spotlights local women artists, with Cowgirl Pills on tunes, and just enough sips and bites to fuel real conversation, not small talk.
👢 Line Dancing @ The Recovery Bank | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Boots or sneakers, The Recovery Bank is hosting line dancing with Mandy leading the favorites, and it is gloriously booze-free. No experience necessary, just a sense of humor and a willingness to grapevine without judgment. Consider it cardio, community, and a hangover-free Sunday.
🎤 Foreign Journey and more @ The Ritz Theater | Saturday (3/7) at 6:30 PM – Craving a sing-along you know the words to? At the Ritz, Foreign Journey rolls out Foreigner and Journey anthems, and Sir Elton, featuring Lance Millard, kicks things off with Elton’s hits, all the feels, and none of the arena parking. Stretch those high notes, responsibly.
🎶 Tupelo Honey @ The Theater at North | Sunday (3/8) at 3:00 PM – Consider this your Van therapy session. Tupelo Honey brings a killer band and a frontman who nails the growl, so expect Moondance, Into the Mystic, and you still know the Brown Eyed Girl chorus. No gimmicks, just great tunes, a sway, and a happy tear.
🌸 Spring Equinox Workshop @ West Wind Yoga Workshop Space | Sunday (3/8) at 6:00 PM – Shake off the road salt and reset for the Spring Equinox at West Wind Yoga with qigong, Tao Yin yoga, and meditation to sync your body with the Wood Element, build clarity, and momentum. Twelve spots, $50, all levels welcome, less push, more smart growth.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Scranton report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 34°F – Low: 21°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 34. West wind around 2 mph. Later: A slight chance of snow and a slight chance of freezing rain between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 41°F – Low: 36°F – Precip: 88%
A slight chance of snow showers before 7am, then snow between 7am and 10am, then rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 41. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
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Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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