NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania Hosting Carbondale Parties in the Parks NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania (NeighborWorks), in partnership with the City of Carbondale, will host afternoons at local parks throughout Carbondale this summer. These events provide new opportunities for community members to come together by building friendships, connecting with neighbors and celebrating what makes Carbondale a unique place to live. Parties in the Parks highlight the importance of connecting residents with local services, organizations and activities. Each event will feature different activities and organizations. The schedule for Parties in the Parks is as follows: Saturday, June 27 – Gravity Park Saturday, July 25 – Carbondale Block Party at Greater YMCA Park & Splashpad Friday, August 21 – Memorial Park (Pioneer Nights) Saturday, September 26 – Cerra Park (West Side Park) All activities will take place from noon to 2 p.m. The Carbondale Block Party, an annual NeighborWorks event, will take place from noon to 4 p.m.For more information, or organizations interested in participating, please contact Emily Arcaro, Community Development Specialist, at earcaro@nwnepa.org or (570) 558-2490.
The Wright Center For Community Health To Hold Monthly “Walk With A Doc” Events In Hawley The Wright Center for Community Health invites the community to take a step toward improved health by joining monthly Walk with a Doc events in Hawley. This physician-led initiative brings healthcare providers and community members together for an invigorating walk with doctors and other healthcare professionals. Participants will have the opportunity to exercise, engage with healthcare professionals, and connect with new people. The “Walk with a Doc” events in Hawley will be held the first Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. at Bingham Park. Walkers should gather at the Bingham Park sign near the playground. The July event is on July 11 due to the holiday. The walks are free and open to the community, accommodating people of all ages and fitness levels. No pre-registration is necessary. “Walk with a Doc” is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring communities through movement and conversation. According to the American Heart Association, walking for just 30 minutes a day can improve blood pressure and blood sugar levels, help maintain a healthy body weight, reduce the risk of obesity, enhance mental well-being, and lower the risk of osteoporosis. For more information about The Wright Center for Community Health’s “Walk with a Doc” program, contact Allison Miller at millera@TheWrightCenter.org.
The Wright Center For Community Health To Host July “Walk With A Doc” Events In Scranton And Jermyn The Wright Center for Community Health invites residents of all ages to lace up their sneakers and join a growing movement toward better health and stronger community connections with its monthly “Walk with a Doc” events in Lackawanna County. Led by local physicians and healthcare professionals, these community walks offer an easy, fun, and social way to get moving while engaging in health-focused conversations. Participants enjoy light exercise, have the opportunity to ask health-related questions, and connect with others in a relaxed, informal setting. The July “Walk with a Doc” in Jermyn will be held on Saturday, July 18, at 9 a.m. at the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail. Walkers should gather at the Delaware Street Trailhead entrance. The Scranton walk is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, at 9 a.m., also along the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, with walkers meeting at the Olive Street entrance. These events are free and open to the public, welcoming individuals of all fitness levels. No pre-registration is required. “Walk with a Doc” is a global nonprofit organization that promotes physical activity and meaningful conversations between physicians and community members. According to the American Heart Association, just 30 minutes of walking per day can improve blood pressure and blood sugar levels, support weight management, boost mental health, and reduce the risk of conditions such as obesity and osteoporosis. For more information about The Wright Center for Community Health’s “Walk with a Doc” program, please contact Melissa Germano-Ryczak at germanom@TheWrightCenter.org.
Misericordia University, Customized Workforce Development Misericordia University’s Center for Workforce Development & Talent Solutions partners with employers to create customized training and professional development programs tailored to their unique workforce needs, organizational culture, and business goals. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions, the Center collaborates directly with organizations to design learning opportunities that strengthen leadership, enhance communication, develop durable human skills, support new supervisors, and prepare teams for future success. By focusing on the specific needs of each employer and their workforce, the Center helps organizations build practical, effective solutions that support long-term growth and employee development. To learn more, visit misericordia.edu/workforcedevelopment or contact Paul Nardone, Director, at pnardone@misericordia.edu.
My Benefit Advisor, Building A One-Page Benefit Piece Employees Will Read Employee benefits are only valuable if employees understand them. Yet many organizations rely on long, tedious guides, dense PDFs, or put the information on portals employees rarely open. A well-designed benefits one pager solves this problem by reducing what matters most into a clear, visual, and actionable summary. The goal of a one-pager is not to explain everything…it’s to spark understanding and engagement. Business leaders can start by answering three questions employees care about most: What do I get? Why does it matter to me? How do I use it? If the one pager doesn’t clearly answer those questions, it’s not doing the job. Effective one-pagers focus on prioritization, not completeness. Highlight 5-7 core benefits that drive the most value, such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and key voluntary benefits. Use plain language, not insurance jargon. For example, “help paying medical bills” is more effective than “high-deductible health plan.” Design matters just as much as content. Using icons, short headings, and white space helps to guide the eye. Break information into sections like Health, Well-Being, Financial, and Extras. Keep sentences short and scannable. If it takes more than 60 seconds to read, it’s too long. Finally, include a clear call to action. Tell employees exactly where to go next…a benefits portal, HR contact, or enrollment deadline. A QR code or short link works well. A strong benefits one-pager becomes a versatile tool: it can support onboarding, open enrollment, recruiting, and leadership communication. Most importantly, it respects employees’ time, and that alone increases the likelihood they’ll actually use the benefits being offered. The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce offers its members access to My Benefit Advisor as a solution for employee benefits, including voluntary offerings. For more information about My Benefit Advisor, visit our website at gscc.mybenefitadvisor.com or contact Rob Higginbotham at (800) 377-3539.
Tobyhanna Army Depot, Army Materiel Command To Hold Media Day THEME: Organic Industrial Base transformation WHAT: Members of the media are invited to attend a Media Day at Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD) to learn more about the Army’s Organic Industrial Base (OIB) transformation efforts, tour modernized facilities and observe TYAD’s expanded advanced manufacturing capabilities. WHEN: Monday, Jun. 29 at 12:30 p.m. (Specific agenda with more details to follow) WHERE: 11 Hap Arnold Blvd, Tobyhanna, PA 18466 MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES: Leadership from TYAD and the newly established Army OIB Integration Office will discuss ongoing efforts to modernize and transform the Army’s depots, arsenals and ammunition plants. Participants will tour Tobyhanna’s latest facility additions, including the state-of-the-art microelectronics facility and newly integrated brushless motors production line – both critical to the Army’s ability to advance manufacture components for weapons systems, including small-UAS,ensuring supply chain resilience and reducing reliance on foreign manufacturing. In addition to the facility tours, attendees will participate in a media roundtable with a representative from the Army’s OIB Integration Office about the overarching OIB Transformation Strategy and initiatives across the Army’s industrial base. BACKGROUND: The Army’s OIB – 23 depots, arsenals and ammunition plants – manufactures and resets equipment, generating readiness and operational capability throughout Army formations. The OIB Transformation Strategy is the Army’s plan to modernize the enterprise into a strategically aligned industrial engine that maintains pace with Army transformation, equipped with the necessary capacity to support the Army’s enduring and future systems, and sustained by an agile, expeditionary artisan workforce. The OIB Integration Office serves the critical bridge across the Army coordinating policy, resources, and governance. While individual facilities manage day-to-day operations, the OIB IO provides the macro-level oversight required to synchronize transformation across the sites, eliminatingduplication and maximizing strategic impact. Media must RSVP by Jun. 25 to Danielle E. Weinschenk, TYAD Public Affairs Officer, at (570) 615-7308. To access the installation, all attendees must undergo a background check and present a REAL ID or valid passport.
Joy World Wealth Partners, Abundance Life Series Joy World Wealth Partners, located in downtown Scranton, is hosting its annual Abundance Life Series, a free five-week workshop series designed to help participants explore the Five Pillars of Wealth. The series began on Wednesday, June 3, and continues with sessions on June 10, 17, and 24 before concluding on Wednesday, July 1. Each workshop focuses on a different pillar of wealth, providing valuable insights and practical guidance for attendees. The workshops are offered free of charge as a gift to the community. Community members are invited to RSVP for individual sessions or attend the remainder of the series by calling Joanna at 570-507-9642.
Munley Law, Eight Attorneys Recognized By Super Lawyers Munley Law is pleased to announce that 8 of its personal injury lawyers have been included in the 2026 edition of Pennsylvania Super Lawyers. Only 5% of attorneys in the United States are selected to Super Lawyers. For the fourth year in a row, truck accident lawyer Marion Munley was selected for the Top 10 Super Lawyers in Pennsylvania for 2026. She was also named to the Top 100 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Top 50 Women Pennsylvania Super Lawyers lists. Managing Partner Caroline Munley was selected to the Top 50 Women Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list for the first time. Partner Daniel W. Munley was named to the Top 100 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list for the third consecutive year. Also named as 2026 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers are: J. Christopher Munley Robert W. Munley, III John M. Mulcahey Melinda C. Ghilardi Katie Nealon Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained high peer recognition and professional achievement. To be included in Super Lawyers, an attorney must be nominated by his/her peers or identified by the Super Lawyers research department; lawyers cannot nominate themselves or pay to be recognized on the list. Nominated attorneys are subjected to a thorough evaluation and selection process
U.S. Small Business Administration, Economic Injury Disaster Loans The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Pennsylvania to offseteconomic losses caused by thefreeze occurring April 19 – 21. The disaster declaration covers the Pennsylvania counties of Adams, Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Luzerne, Lycoming, Monroe, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Susquehanna, Wayne, Wyoming, and York, as well as the Marylandcounties of Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, and Harford. Under this declaration, the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to eligible small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, and PNPs — including faith-based organizations — with financial losses directly related to this disaster. The SBA is unable toprovide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for aquaculture enterprises. EIDLs are available for working capital needs caused by the disaster and are available even if the small business or PNP did not suffer any physical damage. The loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills which could not be paid due to thedisaster. “Through a declaration by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, SBA provides critical financial assistance to help communities recover,” said Chris Stallings, Associate Administrator of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the SBA. “We’re pleased to offer loans to smallbusinesses and private nonprofits impacted by these disasters.” The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates as low as 4% for small businesses and 3.625% for PNPs, with terms of up to 30 years. Interest does not accrue, and payments are not due until 12 months from the date of the first loan disbursement. The SBA sets loan amounts and terms based on each applicant’s financial condition. To apply online visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. The deadline to return economic injury applications is Jan. 26, 2027
Chicken BBQ Dinner to Benefit Community Intervention Center Grab dinner and support a great cause by attending a drive-thru Chicken BBQ Dinner on August 15 from 2-4 p.m. The event will be at the Waverly United Methodist Church on Church Street in Waverly. For $15 per person, you’ll get 1/2 pound of barbecue chicken, a baked potato, cole slaw, dessert and rolls. A portion of each dinner will benefit the Community Intervention Center in Scranton. Pre-orders are recommended and can be made by calling (570) 313-7719. The CIC has served the unhoused population in Lackawanna County since 1972. It is a behavioral health recovery drop-in center and homeless day shelter located on North 6th Avenue in Scranton.
