Wilkes Barre/Scranton Penguins Announce 2026-27 Regular Season Schedule The Wilkes Barre/Scranton Penguins have announced their 2026-27 regular season schedule along with home opener game. The home opener game will take place on Saturday, October 3rd at 6:05 pm at Mohegan Arena.
Geisinger College of Health Sciences Welcomes Community Participation in Medical Student Admissions Geisinger School of Medicine invites the public to participate in student recruitment by becoming an interviewer during the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) process. The MMI consists of a series of short, structured interviews that assess a variety of non-cognitive qualities and people skills such as teamwork, reliability, resiliency and communication. All interviews will be held virtually. Learn more at go.geisinger.edu/mmi, where you can complete a form. The Admissions Office will then contact you.
Dave & Busters to Host “Bingo Gone Wild” on July 14th BINGO GONE WILD is NOT your Grandma’s Bingo Night! This high energy experience cranks up the music, ups the prizes and throws tradition out the window. Expect wild rounds, surprise challenges and nonstop laughs as players compete, dance and party their way through bingo. Fast paced, unpredictable and unapologetically FUN! It isn’t just a game, it’s a PARTY!! Tickets include 1 sheet of 4 Bingo Cards for each of 8 games. Additional boards are available onsite. Hosted and music by DJ Josh! Full bar and menu available for purchase. Appetizer platters are also available that serve between 5-7 guests. Call or email to place an advance order. *AGES 18 & UP Get Your Tickets Early! Bingo Gone Wild Ticket Link – D&B Scranton
The Wright Center for Community Health Tunkhannock Launches Dental Services for Children and Adults The Wright Center for Community Health Tunkhannock will begin offering dental services at its community health center in the Wyoming County Healthcare Center. Beginning Monday, Aug. 3, dental services for children and adults will be available between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday at The Wright Center for Community Health Tunkhannock, 5950 U.S. Route 6, Suite 401. Appointments can be made now by calling 570-591-5299. Dr. Frank Pagano, a dentist with more than 30 years of experience, will lead the dental clinic. He and other members of The Wright Center for Community Health’s team, including a dental hygienist, will provide affordable, high-quality oral care services, including routine exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, fillings, extractions, restorations, dentures, and other procedures. “We know there is a significant need for dental care in Tunkhannock and throughout Wyoming County, and the response from the community has already been tremendous, with patients calling to schedule appointments,” said Kimberly McGoff, director of dental services at The Wright Center for Community Health. “By expanding access to essential oral health services in this rural community, we are helping remove barriers to care and advancing our mission to improve the health and well-being of the people we serve across the region.” The community health center accepts most dental insurances, including Delta Dental, Guardian, United Concordia, and Medical Assistance (Medicaid). To ensure high-quality oral care is available to everyone, The Wright Center for Community Health offers a sliding-fee discount program for individuals who qualify based on the Federal Poverty Guidelines, which take into account family size and income. No patient is turned away due to an inability to pay.
Fidelity Bank Named One of Forbes Best-in-State Banks for 2026 Fidelity Bank is proud to announce it has been named one of Forbes Best-in-State Banks for 2026, recognizing the Bank’s ongoing commitment to exceptional client experiences, strong performance, and community impact. This recognition reflects Fidelity Bank’s relationship-driven approach, grounded in personalized service, local decision-making, and long-term investment in the communities it serves. For more than a century, the Bank has supported individuals, families, and businesses with guidance tailored to their financial goals. “We are honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of the Best-in-State Banks for 2026,” said Daniel J. Santaniello, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank. “This achievement reflects the dedication of our bankers and the trust our clients place in us every day.” Fidelity Bank’s strategy remains focused on empowering its team, enhancing its digital capabilities, and maintaining a strong connection to the communities it serves. This balanced approach continues to drive growth while delivering consistent, high-quality experience across every channel. Through volunteerism, philanthropic giving, and partnerships with local organizations, Fidelity Bank continues to strengthen the communities it proudly serves, reinforcing its role as a trusted community partner.
Neighborworks, SafteyWorks For Seniors Volunteer Day NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania (NeighborWorks) will serve eight older adult-headed households with much needed exterior painting and small repairs throughout the City of Scranton as part of the SafetyWorks for Seniors volunteer day on Thursday, July 2. More than 80 volunteers will be mobilized from MTF Biologics to make this volunteer event possible. Volunteers will provide the households with exterior painting and various other home repairs.“Highmark is honored to continue our support the NeighborWorks Aging in Place program. We are deeply committed to helping older adults live safely and with dignity in their homes,” said Katie Kemmerer, Community Affairs Regional Manager, NEPA, at Highmark Blue Cross Shield, “We’re so proud to be part of this initiative, bringing vital volunteer services to [these households] in NEPA. Thank you, NeighborWorks, and allof the day’s volunteers, for your incredible work!” Highmark Bright Blue Futures and United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania have also partnered with NeighborWorks to make this event a success.
Indraloka, Forty-Three Hens Find Safety After Emergency Rescue Last week, 43 hens were among thousands of birds facing an uncertain future at a shuttered egg-laying facility in Orangeville, Pennsylvania.By nightfall, they were safe. Responding to an urgent call for help, Dr. Leslie Interlandi and a member of Indraloka’s veterinary team traveled to the facility, where a flock of hens needed immediate placement after the business ceased operations. Rescuers were informed that birds remaining at the facility by the end of the day would be slaughtered. Among the chaos of a facility closing its doors, hens were being carelessly caught, carried by their legs and wings, and shoved into crates. For many, it was yet another frightening chapter in lives already shaped by industrial egg production. Forty-three of those hens made the journey to Indraloka. Today, they are resting comfortably in quarantine while veterinary staff assess their medical needs. “These hens have endured more than most people can imagine,” said Dr. Indra Lahiri, Founder and CEO of Indraloka. “Like so many animals used in commercial agriculture, they were valued only for what they could produce. Once they were no longer considered useful, their lives wereat risk. We believe their worth has never depended on what they could give us.” The rescue marks a significant milestone for the sanctuary.The hens are the first animals to utilize Indraloka’s newly constructed medical barn for the purpose it was designed to serve: providing quarantine space and specialized care for rescued animals arriving with medical needs. The facility, an extension of the NEPA Rescue Veterinary Clinic, was constructed through the generosity of community supporters and funding partners, including the Wilary Foundation, The Robert H. Spitz Foundation, the Local Shares Allocation program, and many individual donors.The medical barn was built to ensure that when animals arrived in crisis, Indraloka would have the space, equipment, and capacity to respond immediately. This week, 43 rescued hens became the first animals to benefit from that preparation. “When the call came about these hens, we were ready,” said Dr. Interlandi. “Many of them require extensive medical evaluation and treatment, and the medical barn allows us to provide that care while protecting the health of the rest of the sanctuary population. It was built for exactly this kind of situation.” Veterinary staff continue to evaluate the hens, many of whom are arriving with health concerns commonly seen in birds from commercial egg production systems. Their care is expected to exceed $20,000 and will include medical treatment, diagnostic testing, nutrition, and ongoingrehabilitation. For the hens now settling into clean bedding, fresh food, and the quiet of their new surroundings, the future looks very different than it did just days ago. And for the community members who helped make the medical barn possible, their investmentis already saving lives. To learn more about the hens or support their care, visit Indraloka.org
Circle Drive In Announces Upcoming Events SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT CIRCLE DRIVE-IN THIS WEEKEND! THURSDAY, JUNE 25TH LACKAWANNA HISTORICAL SOCIETY SUMMER KICK-OFF MOVIE Screen One: “Jaws” (PG) at 9:00 PM DOUBLE FEATURES ALL WEEKEND ON THE LARGEST OUTDOOR SCREEN IN PA THIS WEEKEND FRIDAY, JUNE 26TH, SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH, & SUNDAY, JUNE 28TH Screen One:“Toy Story 5” (PG) at 9:10 PM“Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” (PG-13) at 11:15 PM Screen Two:“Supergirl” (PG-13) at 9:30 PM“The Breadwinner” (PG) at 12:00 AM SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH – PHAROAHS CAR CLUB OF SCRANTON, CARS & COFFEE 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Show off your ride or take a look at some local cars All are welcome, free event CIRCLE FLEA FAIR IS NOW OPEN EVERY SUNDAY FROM 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM Shoppers & Vendors, NEPA’s Largest Flea Fair is NOW OPEN for the season, every Sunday until November! New vendors are welcome weekly; only food & beverage vendors need to apply this season. Shoppers, just $1.00 per vehicle to get in & explore! Visit circledrive-in.com/fleafair for more information! UPCOMING EVENTS: SATURDAY, JULY 18TH Screen Two: “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” (R) at 11:00 PM A live-shadowcast performance by “Sweet Translucent Dreams” SATURDAY, AUGUST 8TH SEEK Pro Wrestling “Dead Heat” 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM SATURDAY, AUGUST 15TH NEPA Horror Spooky Summer 2026 12:00 PM Meet & Greets, Vendors, Live Music, Theater Performances, Food Trucks, Movies, and More! -VISIT CIRCLEDRIVE-IN.COM FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON ALL UPCOMING EVENTS-
SWB RailRiders, Ranked Among Best First Half Attendance Risers In MiLB Powered by the fans of NEPA, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders closed the first half of the 2026 season as one of the top surging markets in Minor League Baseball. Per game attendance at PNC Field is up nearly 20% year-over-year and Baseball America has independently ranked theRailRiders fifth among the fastest-growing attendance markets in all of MiLB. In addition, 20,000 fans over two sold-out Banana Ball nights helped boost an already entertaining and electric first half for the RailRiders. “We have seen an incredible response to our initiatives at PNC Field so far this season,” stated Shawn Reilly, Team President & General Manager of the RailRiders. “With the Banana Ball events, the video board upgrade, changes to the promotional schedule, and an increased emphasis on the experience, fans are seeing improvements nightly, and that is drawing everyone back. We have barely even scratched the surface on keypromo nights, fireworks, and appearances. There is still so much more to come in 2026!” According to a recent article published by Baseball America, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre ranks behind only the Chattanooga Lookouts, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, Asheville Tourists, and Tampa Tarpons in attendance increases this season. Chattanooga has a brand-new ballpark, and Asheville has seen major upgrades to its longtime home. Tampa, the Yankees’ Florida State League affiliate, played away from George M. SteinbrennerField in 2025 while the Tampa Bay Rays used New York’s Spring Training facility, which also serves as the Tarpons’ regular-season home. Per Baseball America, Minor League Baseball’s average attendance of 3,551 is up 12 fans on last year’s average of 3,539 fans per game at this point. Overall, MiLB teams have drawn 11,820,181 fans in 3,329 dates this season. That’s up from 11,700,439 fans in 3,306 dates at this time last season. The RailRiders open the second half of the 2026 season on the road at Indianapolis this evening and resume their home schedule on June 30 against the Norfolk Tides, with 39 dates still remaining at PNC Field this season. For more information on the upcoming holiday week schedule and promotional details, including postgame fireworks on July 2, 3, and Independence Day, visit www.swbrailriders.com.
Hospice Of The Sacred Heart Receives Community Impact Grant Hospice of the Sacred Heart, which provides comfort, care, hope and choice to patients and their families while guiding through the end of life journey, announced today that it was awarded a $25,000 Community Impact Grant from New York Life. The grant will support Camp Healing Hearts, which is a five-day camp experience to provide grief education to children ages 6 to 14 who have experienced the death of a loved one. Camp is designed to provide campers exposure to the arts, giving them the opportunity to develop healthy ways to express themselves and process their emotions. Trained bereavement counselors and members of the regional arts community work together to assist the campers in finding comfortable outlets to share their grief. “We are grateful for New York Life’s investment in Camp Healing Hearts, which will change many lives for the better. With the support from New York Life, we will be able to present this camp made up of instructional sessions in various art platforms to help them develop healthy ways to express themselves and process their emotions,” said Diane Baldi, CEO, Hospice of the Sacred Heart. “I’m incredibly proud to work for a company that is fortunate enough to give back to the communities we serve,” said Katelyn Sass, Operations Manager of the company’s Northeastern Pennsylvania General Office. “Volunteering with Hospice of the Sacred Heart at Camp Healing Hearts is especially meaningful, as it creates a safe and uplifting space for grieving children to express themselves, build resilience, and experience the joy of summer.” The Community Impact Grant program awards grants of up to $25,000 to local nonprofit organizations championed by New York Life agents and employees. Since the program’s inception in 2008, 950 grants totaling more than $12.5 million have been awarded to nonprofits across the country.
