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Hey Scranton, hope your week’s off to a good start!
In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Police tech upgrade funding, passenger rail link progress, and St. Patrick’s Day festivities + lots of fun things to do for free.
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
Boost for local policing: U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan and Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday hosted a public safety roundtable and announced $500,000 to upgrade Scranton Police technology and equipment, emphasizing collaboration — get details on the funding.
Cross-state connection takes shape: PennDOT’s virtual update says efforts to restore passenger rail linking Scranton and New York City remain in early stages, reviewing routes and potential stops while evaluating needed track upgrades — see what’s under review.
Festive happenings for everyone: NEPA’s St. Patrick’s Day season is underway this March with parades, pub crawls, Celtic concerts, and family friendly events across Scranton and beyond, with more celebrations expected throughout the year — check out the full lineup.
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.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/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.
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
Pasta plans, done: When the craving hits, Casa Bella brings weeknight comfort with penne vodka, rigatoni boscaiola, and linguine ai frutti di mare you’ll happily guard with your fork. Ideal for a low-key date or catching up with friends.
Retro wardrobe refresh: On&On turns browsing into a treasure hunt with 60 mini-shops of repurposed, handmade, and true vintage pieces. When your closet needs personality or your space needs charm, expect discovery to do the rest along the way.
Chill therapy, big results: Scranton winter or not, Lulus Couture Spa brings the cold on purpose with cryo facials, toning, and slimming that leave you lighter and a little glowy. Curious about cryotherapy? Expect targeted chill that refreshes, firms, and helps you feel reset, minus the frostbite vibes.
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📆 Free events worth checking out
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎶 Stabat Mater Dolorosa @ Cathedral of Saint Peter | Friday (3/6) at 6:30 PM – Skip the First Friday hustle and slip into the Cathedral of Saint Peter for Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater, 290 years young and still sublime. Soprano Alissa Swarts, mezzo Ellen Rutkowski, and a lean string ensemble serve Lenten chills, not frills, and it’s free.
☘ St. Patrick’s Day party @ La Capital | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 AM – Beat the amateur-hour crush and pregame St. Paddy’s a little early with an all-day party featuring food specials, drink deals, and no cover. Expect proper pours, friendly faces, and just enough shamrock spirit to keep it lively without regretting tomorrow.
🥫 Day of Giving Pop-Up Food Pantry @ Weston Field | Friday (3/20) at 11:00 AM – Swing by Weston Field for a pop-up pantry handing out free bags, for everyone, first come, first served. Pasta, canned soup, veggies, tuna, and more, courtesy of the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank, because stocking up should not require a second mortgage.
🍀 Irish Music, Stories & Song @ The Rossetti Estate | Friday (3/20) at 6:00 PM – Whether you can tell a jig from a reel or just like a story with your wine, PA CELTS are back at the Rossetti Estate for round three. Expect toe-tapping tunes, history with heart, living room intimacy, and the best price, free, so get there early.
🌱 Seed Starting for Families @ The Greenhouse Project | Saturday (3/21) at 1:00 PM – Nay Aug Park’s Greenhouse Project hosts a family seed-starting workshop with 4-H and Master Gardeners, where you plant things. Learn soil, light, watering, and what to start indoors vs. out, then leave with a ready-to-grow kit. $5 suggested donation, drop-ins welcome, no green thumb required.
🎭 The Surreal & Folkloric: The Music and Poetry of Federico García Lorca @ Rossetti Estate | Sunday (3/22) at 5:00 PM – Rossetti House after dark means Lorca in the parlor, guitars in the hall, and a theremin making the wallpaper ripple. The NEPA Guitar Society, Marywood musicians, and vocalists spin poetry into sound with Spanish folklore and serious chops. Free to attend, donations appreciated.
🎸 Louder Than Cancer! @ The Theater at North | Friday (3/27) at 6:00 PM – Local doctors swap scrubs for guitars at The Theater at North, delivering a free rock set and a polite reminder to book that screening. Grab free tickets on Eventbrite, enjoy the riffs, and, if you’re feeling generous, chip in to the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute.
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: 39°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 93%
Snow before 11am, then rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: Rain before 4am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 54°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 22%
A slight chance of rain showers before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind around 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Rain showers likely after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind around 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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