Happy weekend, Scranton! In today’s happening-today edition: Data center health study, Electric City Flower Show, and Big Gay StorySlam + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Event-day travel updates: Wilkes-Barre updated plans for today’s free America250PA concert at Kirby Park featuring Lady A and En Vogue. Expect road closures, offsite parking with shuttles, and Market Street-only pedestrian access -- get the full details.
Community giving in action: North Scranton parish’s 10th Summer Swim Drive is underway, collecting swim gear during Mass and rectory hours. Items will be given to children and families at city pools throughout summer -- learn how to donate.
County studies move ahead: Lackawanna County will pursue an independent health-impact study and an emergency response assessment for proposed data centers and power plants, as Midvalley mega-campus plans spark opposition and questions about risks -- see the county study plans.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Quick swing reset: Fawnwood Golf Complex is your low-drama place to shake the rust, rip a bucket, and pretend that slice is “creative shot shaping.” Slide in this week between errands, breathe a little, and leave feeling like a better neighbor who just auditioned for weekend golf greatness.
Go touch some trees: Sneak in a midweek breather at Nay Aug Park, with a leafy treehouse view over the Gorge, the Kanjorski Covered Bridge crossing Roaring Brook, and the Davis Trail’s waterfalls keeping your cardio honest... basically a reset button for Scranton brains and legs.
Clam lovers, rejoice: Southside Seafood Inc keeps home cooks in Scranton happy with fresh catches and legit sand-free clams, so dinner actually tastes like the coast. Grab what looks best this week, throw it on a pan or the grill, and pretend your kitchen has ocean views.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🤝 4th Step Workshop @ The Hall | Saturday (6/20) at 8:30 AM – At The Hall on N. 8th in Scranton, this Fourth Step workshop keeps it real with guided inventory work, shared wisdom, and coffee. Think less small talk, more honest cleanup with people who get it, in a space built for recovery, respect, and steady progress.
🌸 Electric City Flower Show @ Nay Aug Park, Gorge, and Treehouse | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Grab your sun hat and wander Nay Aug Park for the Electric City Flower Show. Expect petal peeping, gardeners talking soil like sommeliers, and displays that make your neighbor’s mulch bed look tired. Easy strolling, community vibes, and the best-smelling afternoon you’ll have all year.
👨 Down at the Depot with Dad @ Steamtown National Historic Site | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Spend Father’s Day at Steamtown, rolling with Dad on a vintage diesel through the Lackawanna to Moscow. Stretch at the DL&W station, grab a bite, let the kids play, and soak up history. Bonus, you stroll past a double Big Boy sighting, no assembly required.
🧵 Alterations Workshop @ Vecina | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – That pile of “I’ll fix it someday” clothes is officially out of excuses. Learn smart hemming and simple repairs at this hands-on Alterations Workshop, meet fellow sewists, and enjoy a day of patience, precision, and pleasantly nerdy fabric talk. It sells out fast, obviously.
🏳 2026 Big Gay StorySlam @ Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 PM – At Shopland Hall, the Big Gay StorySlam hands the mic to LGBTQ+ folks and allies for first-hand tales with heart, humor, and the occasional gasp. Pissi Myles returns to the Electric City to emcee, entertain, and keep it sharp, not mean, just very Scranton.
🛍 Big Boy Pop-Up Market @ Scranton Public Market | Saturday (6/20) – Nothing says summer in Scranton like shopping while a steam celebrity huffs nearby. The Scranton Public Market is throwing a two-day pop-up alongside Big Boy 4014 at Steamtown, with local vendors, bites, and gifts, plus enough train nostalgia to satisfy your inner eight-year-old.
🚂 Father’s Day Steam Express to Jessup @ Steamtown National Historic Site | Sunday (6/21) at 10:30 AM – Give Dad the gift of soot and nostalgia with a steam-powered ride from Steamtown to Jessup. Real coal, real whistle, real seats you do not have to assemble. It is Father’s Day done right, with scenery, stories, and zero backyard chores. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Scranton report Weather forecastToday — High: 79°F — Low: 56°F — Precip: 6%
Sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West wind 0 to 12 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 82°F — Low: 59°F — Precip: 11%
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