Valley In Motion

08/29/2026

What does it look like when a muddy, underused schoolyard becomes a place built for play, learning, nature, and community?

You’re looking at the BEFORE. 👀

The transformation at Whittier Elementary is underway, and we can’t wait to show you the AFTER.

Follow Valley In Motion and stay tuned as this Community Schoolyard comes to life.

Want to know what goes into a project like this? Read the story behind the collaboration on the VIM blog.

👉 valleyinmotion.org/blog

08/29/2026

VIM's Corey O'Brien featured repainting the Electric City Trails!

Crews from local nonprofit Valley in Motion repainted the Electric City Trails footprint markers near Goodness Bowls on Lackawanna Avenue on Thursday.

08/28/2026

Forest City, PA - Trail Mural to Cat Mural!

Greater Forest City Business Alliance Parks And Recreation Forest City Pa

08/28/2026

Latest murals in Forest City. It's a historical transportation theme!
Greater Forest City Business Alliance Parks And Recreation Forest City Pa

08/25/2026

🌳 What can Scranton learn from New York City about creating better outdoor spaces?

More than you might think.

In our latest blog, Valley In Motion’s Gus Fahey explores how New York City is partnering with nonprofits and public housing residents to create outdoor recreation spaces that strengthen health, community connections, and quality of life and what those lessons could mean right here in Scranton.

The biggest takeaways? Listen to residents. Prioritize projects that can make an impact. And when a community identifies what it needs, be ready to act.

From murals and pollinator gardens to basketball courts and larger recreation improvements, even relatively small investments in public space can help bring neighbors together and open the door to bigger possibilities.

🏀🌱 Read “Outdoor Recreation in Public Housing: Learning from New York City” and learn how these ideas could help shape our work with the Scranton Housing Authority and communities throughout the Lackawanna Valley.

🔗 Read the full blog: https://www.valleyinmotion.org/blog

08/22/2026

Archbald Neighborhood Association's Beach Party is on Sunday!

08/21/2026

Proud to support the residents of Hilltop Manor Apartments in Scranton today! Thanks to Anna Campbell and the Hilltop team for organizing. VIM promoted the community benefits of the Connell Park Walking Club, which meets every Saturday at 10am at Connell Park. Thanks to the many partners for attending, including The University of Scranton Office of Community Relations, City of Scranton Government, Friendship House, Northeast PA AHEC, Maternal and Family Health Services, NAMI Northeast Region PA, Outreach Center for Community Resources, and many more!

08/21/2026

RailFest 2026 is rolling into Scranton for Labor Day weekend! 🚂

Valley in Motionwill be joining the celebration for one day only:

📅 Friday, September 4
⏰ 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
📍 Steamtown National Historic Site

Visit Roxy and Corey at the VIM table to learn about Fall at the Furnaces and The Office 5K, and how community support for the 5K helps VIM complete meaningful local projects.

RailFest continues through September 6 with train rides, visiting railroad equipment, demonstrations, exhibits, entertainment, ranger programs and activities from community partners.

For More Event information Visit:
https://www.nps.gov/stea/planyourvisit/railfest-at-steamtown-national-historic-site.htm

20 DAYS UNTIL RAILFEST!

Mark your calendars, set your alerts, and start planning your visit to Steamtown National Historic Site, September 4-6, 2026!

Today’s photo looks back at Railfest 2025, when retired Locomotive Engineer and Park Ranger Lori Staely was honored as our Honorary Conductor in recognition of her many years of service to Steamtown.

Plan your Railfest visit:
https://www.nps.gov/stea/planyourvisit/railfest-at-steamtown-national-historic-site.htm

08/18/2026

🚶‍♂️ A walk can be more than a walk. Just ask David.

When David Slagan moved to Scranton in 2020, serious health challenges left him struggling to walk even short distances. From looking out his hospital window at people walking through Nay Aug Park and promising himself he’d join them again, to slowly rebuilding his strength one step at a time, David’s journey back to walking has been remarkable.

Today, he rarely lets a day go by without a walk.

Along the way, David found the Connell Park Walking Club, and with it, new trails, new friendships and new ways to give back to his community. He’s even become a familiar volunteer at Valley In Motion events.

And recently, there was another reason to celebrate: David won a national Walk with a Doc raffle and was recognized by his friends at the Walking Club! 🎉

David’s story captures so much of why we do what we do. We want to create opportunities for people to move, connect with their community, discover the places around them and build relationships along the way.

Sometimes a walk gets you from one place to another. Sometimes it opens an entirely new chapter.

💚 Read David’s guest post on our Blog, My Walking Journey: https://www.valleyinmotion.org/post/guest-post-my-walking-journey

And if his story inspires you, join the Connell Park Walking Club , 800 Gibbons Street in Scranton, Saturdays at 10 a.m. rain or shine.

08/13/2026

Early look at our new 3D projection experience at the historic Scranton Iron Furnaces! 🔥

These are only a few previews—the full production will transform the furnaces this fall (October 1st & 2nd) as we launch the 2026 Scranton Fringe Festival.

A very special thank-you to Endeavor Audio & Lighting for teaming up with Fringe to bring this large-scale project to life. We also gratefully acknowledge the support of Valley In Motion, Lackawanna County, the Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum, and the Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area on this project.

The free celebration will take place:

Thursday, October 1 & Friday, October 2
6:00–9:00 p.m.
Scranton Iron Furnaces
Projection presentations at approximately 7:45 and 8:30 p.m. each evening. Friday’s event will also be part of First Friday Scranton art walk!

🎨 We also want YOU to be part of it! We are now accepting applications from local artists, makers, and crafters, as well as a limited number of food and beverage vendors.

Spaces are limited, and applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. Learn more and apply here: https://forms.gle/XtuY8yWJnmtmembh6