The Wright Center hosts ribbon-cutting for Carbondale location The Wright Center for Community Health celebrated the opening of its newest community health center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 12, in Carbondale. The Wright Center for Community Health Friendship House – Carbondale, located inside Friendship House’s new Whole-Person Care Center at 30 N. Main St., Suite 100, began seeing patients Thursday, Aug. 13. Led by Medical Director Bryan Boyle, a longtime board-certified physician assistant, the community health center is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The new location provides whole-person primary and preventive health services, including checkups, health screenings, and treatment for common illnesses and injuries. Care is available for everyone, regardless of insurance status, ZIP code, or ability to pay. Patients do not need to be a Friendship House client to receive care at the community health center. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit TheWrightCenter.org or call 570-591-5298. “For generations, Friendship House has helped children, adults, and families build resilience through an extraordinary continuum of care that includes mental and behavioral health services, autism and developmental disability programs, social services, school-based behavioral health support, and integrated primary care,” Dr. Linda Thomas-Hemak, president and CEO of The Wright Center, said at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. “The Wright Center complements that work by providing comprehensive whole-person primary and preventive health services while educating and training the next generation of physicians and interprofessional healthcare teams. Together, we are making it easier for individuals and families to access compassionate, coordinated care in one trusted setting – care that recognizes each person’s inherent dignity, supports recovery and resilience, promotes lifelong wellness, and helps people achieve their fullest potential.” The community health center in Carbondale marks The Wright Center’s second partnership with Friendship House. Since November 2024, The Wright Center’s clinical team has provided primary care at more than 3,500 patient visits at Friendship House’s Whole Person Care Center in Scranton, located at 200 Wyoming Ave. The Wright Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026. Founded in 1976, The Wright Centers for Community Health, Graduate Medical Education, and Patient & Community Engagement is a physician-led, community-owned nonprofit and a cornerstone of health care in the region. The organization employs nearly 680 professionals – including nearly 200 resident and fellow physicians – and trains more than 200 interprofessional health care learners each year. In fiscal year 2025-26, The Wright Center served more than 39,000 unique patients across all care settings in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wayne, and Wyoming counties. As a Federally Qualified Health Center and safety-net provider, The Wright Center serves all patients, regardless of insurance status, ZIP code, or ability to pay. No patient is turned away due to an inability to pay. Learn more at TheWrightCenter.org or call 570-230-0019.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony at Forest Mills Fountain The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Forest Mills Fountain, a restored soda fountain location on Main Street in Forest City. Chamber and community members gathered to celebrate the shop, which serves old-fashioned sugar-cane sodas, ice cream floats, milkshakes and hand-dipped ice cream. It’s located inside Sweet Tooth by Chocolate Creations.
ShopRite of Daleville hosts ribbon cutting for new EVgo station ShopRite of Daleville hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony with The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce to debut its new EVgo electric vehicle charging station on Tuesday, July 14. Community members joined ShopRite representatives and employees for the ceremony. The new station has four charging stalls, including one high-power charger that’s capable of charging two vehicles at the same time. ShopRite representatives say this new addition will help provide convenient, reliable access to power for electric vehicle drivers throughout the community.
Ribbon cutting for World Cup Scranton The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 6, 2026 for World Cup Scranton’s new location at the historic Watres Armory on Adams Avenue in Scranton. Chamber staff and influencers joined community members to congratulate the all-star competitive cheer organization and fitness center.
KSG Civil Structural Engineers celebrates presence in Downtown Scranton KSG Civil Structural Engineers hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new location at 318 Penn Avenue in downtown Scranton on Tuesday, June 23. Friends, community leaders, and local professionals gathered for the event. KSG is committed to building stronger communities through innovation, expertise, and engineering excellence.
Team Renew And Restore Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Renew and Restore, a team of Leadership Northeast’s Core Class of 2026, is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the renovated laundry room and clothing closet at Clem-Mar House’s new halfway house for women in recovery in Wilkes-Barre. The ceremony will take place on Friday, May 29th at 1:00 p.m. in the renovated space at 415 North Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. This ceremony will start a new chapter for the Clem-Mar House and for women in recovery who will use this laundry room and clothing closet during their stay at the facility as part of their wellness journey. During the event, there will be brief remarks and light hors d’oeuvres with beverages provided.
UNC Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Matzo Development United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania (UNC) and the United Neighborhood Community Development Corporation (UNCDC) are proud to announce the completion of the Matzo Development, a key project in the ongoing revitalization of Scranton’s Pine Brook neighborhood. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., at 1001 Capouse Avenue in Scranton. The ceremony will feature remarks from UNC leadership and project partners, including Lisa Durkin, UNC President and CEO; Scranton Mayor Paige G. Cognetti, Paul Macknosky, Director for Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development; and James Caffrey, UNCDC Board Chair. UNC will also recognize key members of the Matzo Development Team, including representatives from Mar-Paul Construction Co., Inc., Studio m Architecture + Design, and Kreder Brooks Hailstone LLP. The Matzo Development represents a significant step forward in UNC’s long-term commitment to strengthening Pine Brook through high-quality, affordable housing and deliberate neighborhood investment. The project supports UNC’s vision of creating a vibrant, inclusive community where residents have access to safe housing, essential services, and economic opportunity. The development was made possible through funding from the Community Revitalization Fund Program, managed by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, along with support from the City of Scranton Home Program and PNC Bank. Their partnership reflects a shared dedication to improving neighborhood stability and expanding housing opportunities across Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Kolmar Invests $60M in Lackawanna County The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce and its business development division and business development marketing program, the Scranton Lackawanna Industrial Building Company (SLIBCO), and The Scranton Plan announce the expansion of Kolmar within the Scott Technology Park, Scott Township. Kolmar, a leading contract manufacturer of innovative beauty, skincare, and personal care products, is proud to announce a $60M expansion of its campus in Scott Township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. “I am incredibly excited and proud to expand our footprint in Scott Township and take this next big step in growing our business in the United States, said Yong Chul (“Ben”) Hur, chief executive officer, Kolmar. This new facility isn’t just about growing our production capabilities—it’s about creating new opportunities, strengthening our community, and building the future of beauty manufacturing right here in northeast Pennsylvania.” President of The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, Bob Durkin, added, “The continued investment by Kolmar in Scott Township and Lackawanna County represents a powerful affirmation of our shared commitment to long-term growth and innovation. As the developer of Scott Technology Park, The Chamber, through its business development division SLIBCO, is pleased to provide a setting that enables companies like Kolmar to expand, thrive, and contribute meaningfully to our regional economy.” This expansion includes 36 acres on which it has just completed the construction of a 200k sq ft building that will house its administrative offices, warehousing and state-of-the art production capabilities. This new construction lays the foundation for the Company’s ultimate goal of building a cosmetic industrial complex that will include introducing supply chain partners to northeast Pennsylvania. “Kolmar’s expansion perfectly illustrates Lackawanna County’s suitability for a wide range of industrial development,” shared Commissioner Bill Gaughan. “The county is an ideal location not just for manufacturing or logistics, but for corporate management and the entire spectrum of business operations. We thank Kolmar for its major expansion and investment, and especially for demonstrating that Lackawanna County works.” Through SLIBCO and The Scranton Plan, The Chamber is committed to attracting, sustaining, and growing businesses and the workforce in targeted industries. These industries include advanced manufacturing, food and beverage production, technology, energy, and life sciences. Kolmar has been a dedicated member of its local community since 1993. This new facility will be the second Kolmar facility within the park, creating 280 additional jobs within the Scott Technology Park. The company commemorated the expansion with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Scott Township Administrator Carl Ferraro shares, “Scott Township would like to congratulate Kolmar on completion of the first phase of their expansion. As one of the Township’s largest employers, their continued success is a benefit to all of Scott Township and its residents.”
Wright Center Hosts Ribbon Cutting for New Community Health Center The Wright Center for Community Health hosted a ribbon cutting and open house on Tuesday, Sept. 3, to celebrate the opening of its newest community health center in Dickson City. The new full-service, family-friendly office at 312 Boulevard Ave. opened for patient care on Tuesday, Sept. 3, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house held at 5:30 p.m. Along with members of the public, Dickson City Borough Councilmen Jack Horvath and Richard Cesari; Borough Manager Cesare Forconi; Drew Popish, Gov. Josh Shapiro’s northeast regional director; and Thom Welby, state Rep. Bridget Malloy Kosierowski’s district director, attended the event. Drs. Supriana Bhandol and Ajit Pannu, who will lead the new location, offered health center tours during the open house. Both doctors are graduates of The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education’s Regional Family Medicine Residency and began providing care to patients at The Wright Center for Community Health in Scranton in November. The new location occupies the former medical offices of Drs. Cynthia M. Oleski and Giovanni Ramos. After deciding to relocate, the doctors contacted The Wright Center, which has been providing responsive and inclusive whole-person primary health services across the region for decades, to ensure that patients would not experience any interruptions in care. The Wright Center for Community Health in Dickson City will be open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering affordable, comprehensive whole-person primary health services for people of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics. Services will include checkups, physicals, screenings, treatment of common illnesses and injuries, and more. To make an appointment, call 570-489-4567 or visit TheWrightCenter.org. In addition to the Dickson City location, The Wright Center will also open its first primary care community health center in Wyoming County on Monday, Sept. 9, at the former Tyler Memorial Hospital, 5950 U.S. Route 6, Suite 401, Tunkhannock. With these new locations, The Wright Center will operate 12 community health centers, including a mobile medical and dental unit called Driving Better Health, serving patients of all ages, income levels, and insurance statuses in Northeast Pennsylvania. The Wright Center for Community Health offers a sliding-fee discount program. Based on a family’s size and income level, the program reduces barriers to care and ensures everyone has access to affordable, whole-person primary health services.
The Honesdale National Bank to Host Ribbon Cutting The Honesdale National Bank (HNB) will be making a summer splash in Moscow to celebrate the opening of its new location at 330 N Main Street. To celebrate the expansion of banking services to this Lackawanna County community, all are invited to join in the fun. Attendees may open accounts, win prizes, and most importantly – raise money for local nonprofits. $10 will be donated to the non-profits noted below for each account opened as well as each time a banker is dunked into the Summe Splash Dunk Tank. Benefiting Non-Profits: North Pocono Area Council of PTA • North Pocono Public Library • North Pocono Moscow Rotary Club • Moscow Volunteer Fire & Hose Company • Spring Brook Volunteer Fire Company • Elmhurst-Roaring Brook Fire Department Covington Fire Company • Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Company • Madisonville Fire Company When: Friday, August 9, 20224 – RAIN OR SHINE 11:00am – 1:00pm Grand Opening Festivities11:30am Ribbon Cutting Location: HNB Moscow Office 330 N Main Street, Moscow, PA 18444 Photo Ops & B-Roll Opportunities: Ribbon Cutting with bank executives, the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce and local dignitaries Summer Splash Dunk Tank: Watch an HNB team member be dunked into the dunk tank by community members looking to earn $10 donations per dunk for local non-profits Blu the Mascot showcasing that the best investments we make are in the communities we serve.
