All of downtown Scranton will serve as center stage when the award-winning Scranton Jazz Festival returns to the Electric City on Friday, Aug. 6 through Sunday, Aug. 8.
The festival was canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic, but now that state health and safety restrictions have been lifted, it’s time to experience live music on a larger scale once again. The 16th annual event features a new format that is reminiscent of a New Orleans-style festival. Instead of utilizing one large main stage, performances will be held in multiple venues throughout the downtown area.
With national, regional, and local musicians, Scranton Jazz Fest fans will still enjoy the extensive variety and unique experience they have grown to expect and love. A fireworks display presented by Scranton Tomorrow and Lackawanna County will add to the celebration when it launches from the Electric City Garage (300 Spruce St., Scranton) on Saturday, Aug. 7 at 9 p.m.
Scranton Mayor gives State of the City Address
Mayor Paige Cognetti said 2020 was a difficult year but she is optimistic some coronavirus restrictions could be lifted in the coming months. Author: Carolyn Blackburne Updated: 9:26 PM EST March 3, 2021
SCRANTON, Pa. When Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti delivered her State of the City Address, she said it was a tumultuous 2020, but she is hopeful some coronavirus restrictions could be lifted in the coming months.
The speech came after President Joe Biden announced adults should be able to get the vaccine by late May. I think in the next 90 days, we could see some real changes in what we re able to do and restrictions we might be able to lift, Mayor Cognetti said.
Restaurant workers, diners react to governor shutting down indoor dining to fight COVID-19 surge
Scranton, PA (WNEP) The new state-wide pandemic restrictions were outlined by the state this afternoon.
Governor Wolf said starting at midnight Friday, the state is shutting down indoor dining, after-school activities, indoor gyms, and theaters.
Diners settled in for a good Italian meal here at Alfredo’s Pizza on South Washington Avenue in Scranton, many knowing this will be the last time they will be dining indoors for the next few weeks.
With the drastic spike in COVID cases, the state is once again shutting down indoor dining in an effort to flatten the curve.