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Businesses forced to close, residents displaced in Scranton
Three businesses were forced to close, and several people had to leave their homes after city inspectors say a building in Scranton is unsafe. Author: Elizabeth Worthington Updated: 5:46 PM EDT July 28, 2021
SCRANTON, Pa. The sidewalk outside of a building on North Washington Avenue in Scranton is blocked off, and a sign on the door says it s unsafe for people to be inside.
John McDonald owns the Subway and Electric City Pizza shops on North Washington Avenue. He tells us with a number of big events coming up downtown, such as La Festa Italiana, the Jazz Festival, and the rescheduled St. Patrick s Parade in September, this is a bad time to be forced to close.
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Leadership Lackawanna’s Team Keystone is hosting a Happy Hour “Drive Thru” event to raise funds and supplies for the Keystone Mission’s new outreach van.
The event will be held this Wednesday, May 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Hilton Hotel and Conference Center in downtown Scranton at 100 Adams Avenue. A $10 donation provides attendees with admittance to the Happy Hour, consisting of light fare and two drink tickets per person.
The public is also invited to “Drive Thru” the Hilton entrance and deliver needed items right into the outreach van. Currently, the team is soliciting donations of: socks; backpacks and duffle bags; short and long-sleeve t-shirts; small tents; bottled water; coffee gift cards; jeans; shorts; sneakers; and soft snacks.