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Hey Scranton, hope your week’s off to a good start! Jake Hoot live, a Journey, Foreigner, and Elton John tribute, National Chowder Day for charity, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Fan favorite hits the stage: Country singer Jake Hoot, a winner of The Voice, will perform at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple on June 28, with tickets starting at $39 — get concert and ticket details.
Contractor named, segments outlined: Lackawanna County awarded a $705,372 paving contract in Archbald and Jermyn, resurfacing Main Street into Jermyn and Washington Avenue. Officials anticipate May 1 start, aiming to finish before July 4 — get routes and contractor info.
Milestone sparks pediatric support: UNICO Scranton marked its 70th anniversary by presenting $2,500 to Allied Services Pediatrics, backing Team Allied Services’ Jim Brogna preparing for Rome Marathon and urging support for kids’ therapy — read the full story.
Future careers take shape: Earlier this month, Scranton-area students toured Saint-Gobain Ceramics in the Midvalley, exploring robotics and chip-making through the company’s expanding Sustaining Futures, Raising Communities program introducing teens to manufacturing careers — see what students experienced.
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
Broader access to testing: HNL Lab Medicine opened a new Patient Service Center at The Marketplace at Steamtown in Scranton on February 16. It offers walk-in lab services with no appointment needed, serves patients of all ages, and includes a dedicated pediatric room. Another convenient option for routine tests downtown. Get all the details.
Small upgrades, big community impact: The Beautiful Blocks program in Scranton, Carbondale, and Pittston is accepting applications. Groups of five or more neighbors can get matching grants up to $1,000 per property for exterior work like landscaping, paint, porches, doors, and windows, with enhanced funding up to 2,000 for sidewalk projects. See eligibility and funding details.
Sweet tooth, sorted: Weekday blahs turn into chocolate wins at Dunmore Candy Kitchen this week with handmade bon bons, nostalgic molds and figures, creamy fudge, and giftable boxes. Treats that actually survive the car ride home… plus a little box ideal for a neighbor who needs a lift.
Closet glow-up, anyone? If your hangers look tired, The Avenue Consignment Shoppe makes refreshing your wardrobe easy without nuking your budget. Find designer labels, everyday favorites, and fresh finds arriving regularly, so your style feels updated, smart, and a little smug.
What do people see when they search your name? Search results can surface past mistakes or outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. BetterReputation helps remove and clean up unwanted content so your online presence matches your real life today. Not worried about yourself? Doesn’t hurt to mention it to family or friends who might be.
Take control of your credit card debt: High interest can keep you stuck paying more than you need to. A balance transfer card with 0% intro APR until 2027 and no annual fee gives you time to pay down what you owe without interest working against you. By transferring your balance, more of your payment goes toward the principal so you can actually make a dent in what you owe.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🎨 Craft & Chat @ The Gathering Place for Community, Arts & Education | Tuesday (2/24) at 10:00 AM – Craft & Chat is taking over Tuesday mornings at The Gathering Place for adults of all abilities, with low-key creativity and good company. Bring a project, borrow inspiration, or sip coffee and swap stories with neighbors. Therapy adjacent, with yarn, scissors, and better gossip.
👽 Novel Thoughts: “My Teacher is an Alien” @ Lackawanna County Children’s Library | Tuesday (2/24) at 6:00 PM – If your fourth to sixth grader suspects subs are a little too weird, let Ms. Meghan prove them right at the Lackawanna County Children’s Library with My Teacher Is an Alien. It’s a kid-friendly book club, zero homework, maximum giggles, and yes, actual reading happens.
🥣 National Chowder Day @ Cooper’s Seafood House | Wednesday (2/25) at 12:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to eat chowder for charity, Cooper’s has you covered for National Chowder Day. Every bowl, Manhattan, New England, or chicken corn, sends 100% to LRCA, so you help the Lackawanna with a spoon, dine-in or to-go.
This weekend
🥕 South Side Farmers Market @ UNC South Side Farmers Market | Saturday (2/28) at 10:00 AM – Skip the big-box blah and swing by South Side for the year-round farmers market, every Saturday at 10 AM, indoors and out. Local produce, pierogi, baked goods, and those eggs your neighbor keeps bragging about. Real folks, fair prices, zero faux-farm vibes.
🧵 Alterations, Hemming and Repairs Workshop @ Vecina | Saturday (2/28) at 1:00 PM – Get your thrifted treasures, sagging sleeves, and too-long pants sorted at a hands-on hemming and repairs workshop. Bring mystery seams and dry humor, meet fellow sewists, and leave with know-how, tidy hems, and clothes that finally fit. Register here: https://vecinadesign.com/products/hems-alterations-repairs-workshop-feb-28th
🏆 Competition Team Showcase @ West Scranton Intermediate | Sunday (3/1) at 12:30 PM – Catch this season’s competition routines before the judges do. Expect crisp choreography, sparkly costumes, and at least one earworm. Five bucks buys bragging rights, a night of cheering like proud aunties and uncles, and zero guilt about calling it early.
🎗 Winter’s End for Rare Disease @ Sidel’s Restaurant | Sunday (3/1) at 1:00 PM – Take a break from shoveling the driveway and meet me at Sidel’s for a Sunday sendoff to winter with food, drinks, and better company. We’re packing the room to support the rare disease community, scleroderma and Degos included, tickets $50 in advance.
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📻 Scranton report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 28°F – Low: 19°F – Precip: 2%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Northwest wind 3 to 10 mph. Later: Snow after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 42°F – Low: 24°F – Precip: 87%
Snow before 10am, then a chance of rain between 10am and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 8 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. Later: A slight chance of rain and snow before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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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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