Scranton Tomorrow hosting Electric City Fall Festival Scranton Tomorrow’s Electric City Fall Festival is taking place on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. in downtown Scranton. The festival will feature food and drink specials at participating restaurants and pubs, sidewalk sales and in-store specials from participating businesses, a Scarecrow Display throughout the downtown business district, trick-or-treating at select businesses and family-friendly activities at participating businesses.
The Wright Center, Tinnitus Support Group to host Nov. 6 meeting featuring local Audiologist The Tinnitus Support Group of Northeast Pennsylvania will meet Friday, Nov. 6, at 2 p.m. at The Wright Center for Community Health Mid Valley, 5 S. Washington Ave., Jermyn. A virtual attendance option will be available for those who cannot attend in person. The support group welcomes individuals living with tinnitus, their family members and friends, and anyone interested in learning more about this complex audiological and neurological condition. Participants can connect with others who share similar experiences, exchange practical coping strategies, and find encouragement in a compassionate, confidential setting. At the November meeting, featured presenter MarieAnn Zumpone-Weibley, AuD, CCC-A, will discuss hearing aid assistance for those with tinnitus. Zumpone-Weibley is licensed in New York and Pennsylvania and is a certified audiologist in audiology and speech-language pathology with over 30 years of practice. Zumpone-Weibly earned her Bachelor of Arts in speech pathology and audiology from St. John’s University in Jamaica, New York, and her Master of Science in education of the deaf and hard of hearing from CUNY Hunter College in New York. She also earned her Master of Science in audiology from Bloomsburg University in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, and her Doctorate of Audiology from Salus University in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania.
Geisinger to host Life Flight Open House Geisinger to host life flight open house on Saturday, October 24 from 11am-3pm. The event will be held at Avoca Airport, Geisinger Life Flight 3, 100 Terminal Rd. Avoca, PA 18641 The community will learn more about Geisinger Life Flight, which is the region’s air and ground critical care transport program. Attendees can meet the flight crew, see the aircraft and critical care ambulance, and connect with medical staff. Light snacks and beverages will be provided including Poppy’s Press Coffee Truck. Raffle baskets will be available benefiting the Children’s Miracle Network.
NEPA Philharmonic’s (Candle)Lit Festival Returns, kicking off with sellout success Back by popular demand, the NEPA Philharmonic’s highly anticipated (Candle)LIT Festival returns for a second season of concerts, with an eclectic lineup of immersive musical experiences from October through February. The festival opened October 15 with a sold-out performance of (Candle)LIT Nosferatu 1922, pairing the iconic film with live string quartet at Montage Mountain Resorts. Tickets for all upcoming (Candle)LIT Festival concerts are available at NEPAPHIL.org or by calling the Philharmonic box office 570-270-4444. After a successful inaugural Fall 2025 festival featuring multiple sellout performances, the NEPA PHIL has expanded the series to over a dozen performances running through February 6th, 2027. Blending world-class musicianship with a thousand electric candles, distinctive venues and genres, and opportunities to enjoy local food and drink, the festival offers audiences a fresh way to experience live music. From holiday traditions to high-energy rock, and stunning classical and choral works, each performance brings something unexpected to the concert experience. The festival’s opening concert brought the silent-film classic, Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horrors to life with a live string quartet performing the U.S. premiere of Rob Wright’s new score. Presented by the Eureka Foundation, the evening paired the haunting Gothic atmosphere of the film with hundreds of electric candles, signature drinks, and small bites. The sold-out performance demonstrated the continued enthusiasm for immersive musical experiences in NEPA. The festival continues October 28 and 29 with (Candle)LIT 360° Brass, an in-the-round performance featuring Music Director Mélisse Brunet, the 10-piece NEPA PHIL Brass Ensemble, and the Marywood Chamber Singers. Performances take place in two cities, at Marywood University’s Rotunda in Scranton on the 28th at 6PM and 7:30PM, and the Luzerne County Courthouse Rotunda in Wilkes-Barre on the 29th at 7PM. The succinct 45-minute performances will explore otherworldly surround-sound acoustics, with antiphonal brass and choral music echoing across both venues and fully enveloping the audience from the balcony above. On November 12 at 7PM, (Candle)LIT Brahms Requiem comes to Elm Park United Methodist Church in Scranton for a deaf-inclusive performance, featuring the orchestra joined by the Marywood Concert Choir. Following two sold-out (Candle)LIT Mozart Requiem performances in October 2025, the NEPA PHIL now brings Brahms’ transcendental work to the region, with returning audience-favorite soloists Jessica Leigh and Sunghoon Han. Deaf-inclusive accommodations for this program are made possible by a generous grant from the Margaret Briggs Foundation. Then on November 19 at 7PM, (Candle)LIT Film Favorites, presented by Riggs Asset Management, brings iconic movie scores to the Westmoreland Club’s Grand Hall in Wilkes-Barre, performed by a NEPA PHIL string quartet led by concertmaster Ruotao Mao, and complemented by gourmet hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Holiday celebrations take center stage in December in the NEPA PHIL’s most robust scope of holiday offerings, starting with a free Memory Friendly Carols program on December 1 at 1:15PM at the Marian Chapel at Marywood University, presented by AllOne Charities. The NEPA PHIL’s beloved orchestral holiday program, this year titled (Candle)LIT Holiday Magic and presented by Magic93, features the orchestra with Abington Heights High School Choir, Ballet Theatre of Scranton, and special guests Santa and Mrs. Claus on December 10 at the Scranton Cultural Center and December 11 at the F.M. Kirby Center, both at 7PM. The Scranton program will also be Deaf-inclusive, with select sensory accommodations available as well. Holiday festivities continue beyond Wilkes-Barre and Scranton: the NEPA PHIL Brass Quintet and Marywood Chamber Singers present (Candle)LIT Brass Madrigals at the Cooperage Project in Honesdale on December 12 at 6PM, with traditional old-time holiday carols, followed by the (Candle)LIT Madrigal Dinner at Beaumont Inn in Dallas on December 13 at 5PM, pairing the joyous music with an exquisite three-course holiday meal. The festival continues into 2027 with (Candle)LIT 90’s Pops on January 15 at 7PM at Chandelier Hall at the F.M. Kirby Center, where the NEPA PHIL String Quartet revisits Y2K hits from the ’90s and early 2000s. On January 29 at 7PM, Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 brings Baroque brilliance to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Scranton, featuring harpsichord, NEPA PHIL strings, and flutist Barbara Hopkins. The festival concludes February 6 with (Candle)LIT Electric Strings at Mohegan PA Casino, reimagining rock favorites with amplified strings, bass, drums, and special guests. The (Candle)LIT Festival reflects the NEPA PHIL’s commitment to connecting audiences with music in unexpected places while celebrating the region’s cultural spaces and community partners. The festival is part of the Philharmonic’s 55th season, with PNC serving as season presenting sponsor. The NEPA PHIL also extends its gratitude to their series sponsors, The Thalenfeld Family, Dr. Seth & Carolyn Fisher, and the Stoppini Family. Tickets for upcoming (Candle)LIT Festival concerts are available at NEPAPHIL.org or by calling the box office 570-270-4444. Following last year’s sellout successes and the sold-out Nosferatu festival opening, audiences are encouraged to secure tickets early.
The Wright Center’s director of education earns national graduate medical education certification Eileen Howells, director of medical education at The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education, recently earned certification as a training administrator of graduate medical education programs through the National Board for Certification Training Administrators of Graduate Medical Education. This professional credential validates the knowledge, skills, and expertise of Graduate Medical Education (GME) professionals, primarily residency and fellowship program coordinators and administrators. Having employees with this certification strengthens The Wright Center’s knowledge of Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requirements, accreditation standards, and regulatory compliance. It also demonstrates The Wright Center’s investment in its GME professionals, promotes consistency across programs, and supports its ongoing efforts to maintain accreditation and provide high-quality residency and fellowship training. Howells, who joined The Wright Center in 2015, serves as administrator for ACGME-accredited residency programs in internal medicine, family medicine, and physical medicine & rehabilitation; the internal medicine-geriatrics integrated residency and fellowship pathway; and fellowship programs in cardiovascular disease, gastroenterology, and geriatrics. “Eileen’s certification reflects her commitment to professional excellence and the specialized knowledge required to support our graduate medical education programs,” said Dr. Jumee Barooah, senior vice president of education and designated institutional official at The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education. “Her expertise helps ensure our programs meet rigorous accreditation standards and provide residents and fellows with a high-quality educational experience.”
Johnson College to Host Fall Open House Johnson College will hold its Fall Open House on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on its Scranton campus. To register to attend the Open House, visit Johnson.edu/openhouse or contact Johnson College’s Enrollment Department at 570-702-8856 or enroll@johnson.edu. The Open House will include discussions about the admissions process, information about financial aid for those who qualify, and student services such as student life, student support, and career services. Plus, same-day acceptance will be available for many programs if students bring their high school or college transcripts. Tours of each technical area will be conducted, and program directors and instructors will be available to review the specifics of their programs.
Scranton Cultural Center Announces Comedian Jimmy Carr on June 22 Comedian Jimmy Carr will bring his brand new live show, “Killing Jokes” to the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple on June 22 at 7 PM. Jimmy Carr is an award-winning comedian, writer, television host and one of the biggest names in comedy. Jimmy performs stand-up to sell-out crowds across the globe, bringing his shows to venues in over 50 countries. His last tour show, Terribly Funny, sold well over 1.2 million tickets globally, including in the US, Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, making it the biggest ever international stand up comedy tour. Jimmy’s current tour, “Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny,” is currently on sale with dates up until December 2026 and marks the first time this record-breaking comedian has toured in arenas in the UK and Ireland. Jimmy is also a high-profile name in North America. He was the first UK comedian to sign a stand-up deal with streaming behemoth Netflix in 2015, releasing three specials on the platform, “Funny Business” (2016), “Best of Ultimate Gold Greatest Hits” (2017) and “His Dark Material” (2021), with a fourth special, “Natural Born Killer,” out now. Jimmy has made multiple appearances on major US late-night talk shows including: “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” To learn more about Jimmy Carr, visit jimmycarr.com. The show will take place in the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Theatre, located on the building’s first floor, with doors opening for bar and concessions at 6:00 PM. Tickets start at $48.45 including fees. Prices are subject to change. Tickets will be available for purchase on October 23 at 10 AM at the Fidelity Bank Box Office at the SCC in person or by calling (570) 344-1111, or via Ticketmaster. For more information or to view a full schedule of events, visit SCCMT.org.
Local Nurse Honored with DAISY Award Regional Hospital of Scranton nurse Jeanmarie Youngblood has been honored with The DAISY Award. The DAISY Award celebrates nurses who make an extraordinary impact. Youngblood is known for her compassion, patience and commitment to both patients and families. According to a press release, she brings comfort, reassurance and exceptional care to every person she serves. Regional Hospital of Scranton is part of the Commonwealth Health hospital network.
Commonwealth Health Invests $1.3 Million in Advanced Cardiac Imaging Technology Commonwealth Health, with the support of Tenor Health Foundation, has invested approximately $1.3 million in 10 new GE Vivid echocardiogram units to enhance cardiovascular imaging services across its network. The new systems have been installed at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Commonwealth Health Diagnostic & Imaging Center, and Regional Hospital of Scranton. The GE Vivid systems represent the latest in cardiovascular ultrasound technology, providing clinicians with advanced imaging capabilities that support the evaluation of heart structure, function, blood flow, and other cardiac conditions. The investment reinforces Commonwealth Health’s commitment to providing patients with access to advanced diagnostic tools and high-quality heart care close to home. The GE Vivid systems offer several benefits, including enhanced image quality, advanced measurement capabilities, streamlined workflows, and improved efficiency for sonographers and clinicians. The technology also supports shorter exam times and a more seamless patient experience while helping care teams make informed clinical decisions. “This investment reflects Tenor Health Foundation’s ongoing commitment to supporting clinical excellence and advancing healthcare services throughout the communities we serve,” said Radha A. Savitala, President & Chairman of the Board. “By providing caregivers with leading-edge technology, we are helping ensure patients have access to exceptional cardiovascular care close to home.” Heart disease remains one of the leading health concerns nationwide, making access to high-quality diagnostic imaging essential for early detection, treatment planning, and long-term management of cardiovascular conditions. The new echocardiogram units are now being utilized across the Commonwealth Health network, supporting both routine and complex cardiac evaluations and further strengthening the organization’s comprehensive cardiovascular services.
Misericordia University to Host Two Halloween Events Misericordia University will host two upcoming Halloween events. The first is BOOM in the Night on Wednesday, October 28, from 6:00–8:00 PM in the Henry Science Center, Rooms 210/212. There will be Halloween-themed activities, including the opportunity to make your very own bubble squishy, as well as an outdoor science show at 8:00 PM at the Amphitheatre. Archie’s Halloween Festival will take place on Saturday, October 31, from 10:30 AM–12:30 in the Henry Student Lounge at the campus on Lake Street in Dallas, PA. There will be spooky crafts for kids, warm apple cider, and apple-filled doughtnuts. Don’t forget to dress in your best costume! All ages are welcome to this free event.
