š± 'Go Baby Go' gives Scranton kids their first taste of driving
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In today's newsletter:
- 'Go Baby Go' program empowers children with disabilities at University of Scranton event
- What a new report reveals about Mayor Cognettiās āsecretā ski home
Today's riddle: Why is the mushroom always invited to the party? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Breezy and cooler with rain, with a high of 62 and low of 39 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ 'Go Baby Go' program empowers children with disabilities at University of Scranton event (wnep.com) ā Families from around Lackawanna County brought their kids with disabilities to the University of Scranton, where engineering-minded students unveiled custom-modified ride-on toy cars tailored to each childās mobility needs. At the Byron recreational complex, youngsters like 10-year-old Dylan, who has autism and Williams syndrome, got to independently ādriveā for the first time, turning a campus project into a joyful, practical boost for local families. 
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ā¢ Dem House Candidate Paige Cognetti Owns Secret Second Home at āFairy Tale' Ski Resort (freebeacon.com) ā Scranton residents may be interested to learn that Mayor Paige Cognetti, now running for Congress, owns an undeclared second home in a gated community about 30 minutes north of the city. The report questions how that ski property and her overall wealth align with her transparency message and working-class branding, especially as she criticizes her Republican opponentās undisclosed helicopter. Ā Ā Ā
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Itās a beautiful Sundayādonāt just let it pass you by, live it with intention.
Give yourself peace of mind, even if itās just a walk to clear your thoughts or a quiet moment to breathe and reset. Protect your energy today. Andā¦ (Nextdoor Forest of Maple and Elms) - Hello, we are looking for a skilled landscaper to come and assess our backyard anyone available, or any recommendations?
Looking to get it done as soon as possible. Thank you (Nextdoor Hyde Park)
- Plaskolite, Inc. posted a job opening for Extrusion Technician I in Scranton. Apply here.
- St. Joseph's Center posted a job opening for Housekeeping Attendant - Full Time in Scranton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scranton here.
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- HS ROUNDUP: Yanoski, Romanosky lift Mid Valley baseball over Scranton (thetimes-tribune.com)
- Meet the Marshal: Nursing student marshal Katie Zabrowski (psu.edu)
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