Scranton Tomorrow urges customers to ‘hop' around downtown
Scranton Tomorrow aims to help local retailers thrive this spring through its Hop Around Downtown initiative.
The nonprofit community and economic development organization — which also organizes Deck the Downtown during the Christmas season — hopes shoppers now show similar support to local stores for Easter on April 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Participating businesses will include the DRIPBaR Scranton, Lavish Scranton, Spice Asian Market and Pilgers' Pastries, all on Adams Avenue; Pigeon Post Art & Books, the LIVE STUDIO @ Amendolaro, Amendolaro, Tom Grudis Optical & The Bare Accessories, Burlap & Bourbon and the Blushing Bridal Boutique, all on Biden Street; Over the Moon, Tachi Hill, Runway Boutique and Little Wild Refillery, all on North Washington Avenue; the Giving Tree, Penn House Boutique and the Daisy Collective, all on Penn Avenue; Scranton Art Haus and 8 Count Dancewear on Lackawanna Avenue; and Noteology on Wyoming Avenue.
'Events like this one remind everyone that we can shop small and make a big difference in our community all year round,' said Liz Baldi, business development director for Scranton Tomorrow. 'We don't have to limit that support to fall and winter. Now that spring is here, come to downtown Scranton for the latest spring fashions and Easter basket gifts. Our boutiques have everything you need — and if you need help, personalized service is their specialty.'
As part of the initiative, Noteology founder and CEO Danielle Fleming plans to host an adult Easter egg hunt at her shop on Wyoming Avenue with free product giveaways and discounts April 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The store will also feature an Easter cocktail, Fleming said.
She praised Scranton Tomorrow officials for always shining a spotlight on downtown retailers — from bigger events like Downtown on Ice to smaller ones.
'It keeps things engaging and exciting,' Fleming said. 'It brings extra marketing and awareness of our brand to people in our community.'
Easter items on display at Noteology on Wyoming Avenue in Scranton on Wednesday. (ROBERT TOMKAVAGE/STAFF PHOTO)
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