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Good morning, NEPA! It's a busy fall Friday — the Phillies bow out, the elections machinery is whirring, and the Electric City is in full festival mode. Grab your coffee.

Scranton Nonprofit Prepares to Open Raíces, a Hub for Latino Residents (WNEP-TV 16)
A new community space will celebrate Latino culture while connecting families with resources and support. A warm addition to the Electric City for Hispanic Heritage Month.

Luzerne County Begins Required Voting Equipment Testing Ahead of Nov. 3 (Times Leader)
The county kicked off its mandated testing of voting machines Thursday as the general election approaches. Election season is officially in motion across NEPA.

Former Pet Store Owner Charged with 42 Counts of Animal Cruelty (Fox56 WOLF-TV)
Cameron English, who ran CDE Exotics in Wilkes-Barre, faces dozens of charges after animals were found sick, dead and neglected. A sad turn for someone once known for exotic-animal education.

Babe Ruth's 650-Foot Blast Honored with Plaque in Kirby Park (WBRE/WYOU 28/22 News)
Local organizations unveiled a new plaque marking the upcoming 100th anniversary of the Babe's legendary Wilkes-Barre home run. A little slice of baseball history right here at home.

Fringe Festival Returns to the Electric City (WBRE/WYOU 28/22 News)
For the twelfth year, Scranton's Fringe Festival brings its creative energy to a city literally forged from the ground up. Perfect timing as fall settles in.

Quick Hits
· The Phillies are out — the Braves knocked them from the Wild Card with three homers.
· Lackawanna State Park asks the public's help recovering a stolen historic plaque off a bridge.
· Mail-in voting is already underway in Lackawanna County, with over 18,000 ballots sent out.
· Scranton's 'The Frolic' kicks off fall with a celebration of seasonal flavors.
· A PA lawmaker proposes letting hunters pick their own opening day of deer rifle season.
· Prospector's giant shopping cart rolls back into NEPA for the Pantry Raid food drive.
· The PA House passed a bill letting unaffiliated voters participate in primaries.
· The Traveling Vietnam Wall arrives in Scranton to honor fallen service members.


That's your morning rundown — stay warm, be kind to your neighbors, and we'll see you tomorrow.