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🌱 Why Scranton Police say this teen shooting was an isolated incident

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Scranton Police say this teen shooting was an isolated incident
  • How new state funding could reshape Scranton’s Pine Brook neighborhood
  • Why Scranton’s House seat could decide control of Congress in 2026

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cold with periods of sun, with a high of 28 and low of 24 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Not as cold with high clouds, temps: high: 41, low: 23.
  • Thursday: Becoming cloudy, with a high of 46 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Teenager's death under investigation by Scranton Police (wvia.org) — Scranton Police are investigating the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Dylan Smith in a West Scranton home, where a juvenile has been detained and charged with illegal firearm possession. Officers say the gun was reported stolen from Archbald two weeks earlier and describe the case as an isolated incident, asking anyone with information to contact Scranton Police.
   

2. Shapiro Administration Invests $70 Million to Support 405 Projects Statewide That Will Help Revitalize Communities and Improve Quality of Life for Pennsylvanians (einpresswire.com) — State officials have approved Neighborhood Assistance Program funding that will help United Neighborhood Centers revitalize the Pine Brook neighborhood in Scranton, boosting homeownership, fixing properties, and supporting small businesses. The $70 million statewide investment backs 405 projects, but Scranton’s share is aimed squarely at improving quality of life and economic opportunity for residents in this Lackawanna County community.
   

3. Top Pennsylvania Republicans are projecting relative calm amid 2026 national party panic (inquirer.com) — Scranton sits at the heart of a closely watched 2026 U.S. House race, with GOP Rep. Rob Bresnahan stressing that his reelection strategy is all about northeastern Pennsylvania. While national Republicans fret over midterm prospects, Pennsylvania party leaders and Bresnahan project confidence, arguing local issues and constituent work in the Scranton-area district could outweigh broader political headwinds.
   

4. NEPA Jewish leaders urge faith over fear after Australia attack (thetimes-tribune.com) — Temple Hesed in Scranton is increasing security for its Hanukkah celebration while urging congregants to keep practicing their faith despite fear after the deadly attack in Australia. Local rabbis in Scranton and Clarks Summit describe added precautions, partnerships with law enforcement, and calls for solidarity, charity, and public menorah lighting to counter rising antisemitism with visible Jewish life.
   

5. GIRLS BASKETBALL: Dempsey leads Dunmore to win over Lake-Lehman (thetimes-tribune.com) — Local girls basketball teams had a busy Monday night, with Dunmore pulling away late to beat Lake-Lehman and Valley View, Wallenpaupack, and Hazleton Area also earning convincing wins. Mid Valley topped West Scranton despite a strong second half from Aubrey Kerrigan, while Dallas cruised past Elk Lake, giving Scranton-area fans plenty of early-season storylines to follow.
   

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  • A special thanks to the person who plowed the 1100 block of Preston Place!
    You are a kind person in a sometimes unkind world. Thank you! (Nextdoor Hyde Park)
  • UPDATE: She got out around 3am last night when i took her out to pre after she peed inside the house.
    She turned to me when i tried to call her back in and then took off wandering back towards the direction she came. If you see her please contact me… (Nextdoor Pothole Valley)
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