🌱 How Carbondale will celebrate its 175th birthday on Main Street
Carbondale, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Carbondale! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Carbondale will celebrate its 175th birthday on Main Street
- Which Carbondale addresses appear in this week’s county court records?
- Which Carbondale Area star is jumping to college football next?
Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Periods of sun; less humid, temps: high: 85, low: 62.
- Friday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Clipboard, July 15, 2026 (thetimes-tribune.com) — Carbondale residents are invited to a big 175th birthday block party on July 27 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Greater Carbondale YMCA on North Main Street. The free, family-friendly event will feature birthday activities, local partners, and plenty of chances to connect with neighbors as part of a broader neighborhood improvement effort. 
• Lackawanna County Court Notes, July 14, 2026 (thetimes-tribune.com) — Lackawanna County’s latest court notes include state tax liens involving a Carbondale insurance agency and a Spring Street resident, information that may interest neighbors and local businesses. The report also lists recent property sales, divorces, and other liens across the county, offering a snapshot of current legal and financial activity.
• DREAM GAME: Several all-star players are headed to Lackawanna College to continue their careers (thetimes-tribune.com) — A Carbondale Area football standout, David Myers, is among several Lackawanna Football Conference all-stars headed to Lackawanna College as it moves into NCAA Division II. The story highlights Myers’ playmaking for Carbondale Area and profiles other regional players using the Dream Game as a springboard to college careers close to home.
📸 Around Carbondale
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★ Featured events ★
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Purcellville Wine and Food Festival →
Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132,
2:00 pm
Saturday July 18
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Other local events
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Teen Reading Lounge: Pals & Pages →
Carbondale Public Library, 5 N Main St, Carbondale
3:00 pm -
Lizzy’s Paint, Sip, & Bakery →
Hotel Anthracite, 25 S Main St, Carbondale
4:00 pm -
3791553 - School Board Meeting →
Carbondale Area SD 101 Brooklyn Street, Carbondale, PA 18407
7:00 pm -
Cruise into Kindergarten →
Carbondale Public Library, 5 N Main St, Carbondale
5:30 pm -
Fossil Fest →
Carbondale Public Library, 5 N Main St, Carbondale
2:00 pm -
Carbondale Public Library Grief Support Group – Evening →
Carbondale Public Library, 5 N Main St, Carbondale
5:30 pm -
3854315 - Cheer Camp →
Carbondale Area SD 101 Brooklyn Street, Carbondale, PA 18407
9:00 am -
Garden Club →
Carbondale Public Library, 5 N Main St, Carbondale
1:30 pm
Thursday July 16
Saturday July 18
Monday July 20
Tuesday July 21
Thursday July 23
Friday July 24
Monday July 27
📣 Carbondale Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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New Moon in Cancer Ceremony — The Salted Pixie →
The Salted Pixie, 1 Highland Blvd S #101, Archbald
7:00 pm -
NEPW Presents: Saturday Night Lights →
NEPW Training Center, 603 Scranton Carbondale Hwy, Jermyn
7:00 pm -
Spaghetti dinner to benefit Kaitlyn Simpson →
Jefferson Township Lions Club, 811 Lions Rd, Jefferson Township
2:00 pm -
Valley View School Board Meeting
Valley View SD Archbald, PA 18403
5:30 pm
Wednesday July 15
Saturday July 18
Sunday July 19
Monday July 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone know the lady that has a organization that does outreach to the homeless?
I think she was in the Scranton area. I have a load of items but can't find the post about it. (It's been a while since I saw it) (Nextdoor Carbondale) - For the ladies.
Brand new Bra ( never wore or washed , company sent wrong size) 34B. Free. I’m in Carbondale (Nextdoor Carbondale)
- Lockheed Martin posted a job opening for Electro Mechanical Assembler in Archbald. Apply here.
- Adecco US, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler in Olyphant. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carbondale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Jermyn
- Lackawanna County offers family-friendly summer fun with Art in the Park (thetimes-tribune.com)
Archbald
- Wildcat Ridge Data Center Campus hearing generates more noise concerns (thetimes-tribune.com)
- Monday PA Environment & Energy Articles - NewsClips: 7.13.26 (blogspot.com)
Jessup
- Developer sues Jessup over Breaker Street, Sunnyside Road data centers (thetimes-tribune.com)
- Clipboard, July 14, 2026 (thetimes-tribune.com)
Ok Carbondale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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