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šŸŒ± Scranton schools turn to eminent domain amid classroom shortage

Scranton, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Scranton schools turn to eminent domain amid classroom shortage
  • Scranton weighs e-bike restrictions for parks, trails and younger riders
  • Santa returns to Scrantonā€™s trolley tracks November 27

Also on today's calendar: Circle of Care WIC Pop-up Farmer's Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny spells, with a high of 59 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with periods of rain, temps: high: 51, low: 36.
  • Friday: Cloudy with showers, with a high of 40 and low of 34 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Facing ā€˜space crisis,' Scranton School District may use eminent domain to acquire former Penn Foster building (wvia.org) ā€” Scranton school directors voted 7-2 to authorize acquiring the former Penn Foster building through eminent domain as the district struggles with classroom shortages. The proposed $2.2 million acquisition could provide space for special education, pre-kindergarten or an elementary school. Two directors opposed pursuing eminent domain now, seeking more information.
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2. City council considers rule changes on e-bikes (newsbreak.com) ā€” Scranton City Council is considering banning e-bikes from city parks and trails and requiring riders to be at least 16. The proposal also includes helmet requirements, a sidewalk speed limit and pedestrian right-of-way rules. It follows residentsā€™ safety concerns, but the report does not establish whether council approved it.
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3. Santa on the Trolley Featuring Elf on a Shelf (discovernepa.com) ā€” Santa on the Trolley returns to Scrantonā€™s Electric City Trolley Museum November 27, with an Elf on a Shelf opening-day celebration. Five rides begin at 9:30 a.m., while crafts, face painting and other activities run from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Reservations are required at 570-963-6590, and regular admission rates apply.
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4. Honoring Marine history, service in Lackawanna County (newsbreak.com) ā€” Veterans raised the Marine Corps flag outside the Lackawanna County Courthouse in Scranton on Tuesday to mark the Corps' 251st birthday. Members of the Northeastern Detachment Marine Corps League remembered fallen comrades and said they hoped the ceremony would help children appreciate service members and their stories.
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5. Northeast on alert for freezing cold, first major snow storm (miamiherald.com) ā€” The Poconos could see snow later this week as a developing nor'easter brings colder weather to the Northeast. Forecasters identify Nov. 12ā€“14 as the potential window, but the storm's track and temperatures remain uncertain. Scranton appears only in a comparison of typical November snowfall, not a city-specific forecast.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • One day you will look back on this current chapter and you wonā€™t remember why the lessons were so difficult.
    Be patient and let time do its thing, youā€™re learning. (Nextdoor Forest of Maple and Elms)
  • Iā€™m looking for someone that knows basics of remodeling to help us finish a project.
    Sanding, and painting ceilings and walls. Not looking to hire a company, just a set of extra hands with knowledge. $120 a day (Nextdoor Scranton Hill Section)
  • The TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandise Associate in Scranton. Apply here.
  • Premium Retail Services posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in Scranton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scranton here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" ā€” The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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