A crowd of people gathered on North Washington Avenue to dance in a flash mob to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” in an national attempt to break a world record.
Photos by Emma Black
- Anthony Sabatell of Scranton shows off the teeth on his costume.
- Danielle Bianchi of Peckville dances with a flash mob to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” on North Washington Avenue in Scranton.
- Stephanie Roby of Clarks Summit dances with a flash mob to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” on North Washington Avenue in Scranton.
- Beth Roby of Clarks Summit dances with a flash mob to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” on North Washington Avenue in Scranton.
- Don Boyle of Scranton and Lauren Aminor of Dunmore take a selfie.
- A flash mob gathered on North Washington Avenue to dance Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” in an attempt to break a world record.
- Areianna Mclafferty of Olyphant dances with a flash mob to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” on North Washington Avenue in Scranton.
- Erin Buckey of Hanover Township dances with a flash mob to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” on North Washington Avenue in Scranton.
- Corri Franchetti of Peckville dances with a flash mob to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” on North Washington Avenue in Scranton.
- Crystal Medina of Dunmore dances with a flash mob to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” on North Washington Avenue in Scranton.
- Courtney Roby of Clarks Summit dances with a flash mob to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” on North Washington Avenue in Scranton.
- Stephanie Roby of Clarks Summit dances with a flash mob to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” on North Washington Avenue in Scranton.
- A flash mob gathered on North Washington Avenue to dance Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” in an attempt to break a world record.
- A flash mob gathered on North Washington Avenue to dance Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” in an attempt to break a world record.
- A flash mob gathered on North Washington Avenue to dance Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” in an attempt to break a world record.
- A flash mob gathered on North Washington Avenue to dance Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” in an attempt to break a world record.
- A flash mob gathered on North Washington Avenue to dance Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” in an attempt to break a world record.
- A flash mob gathered on North Washington Avenue to dance Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” in an attempt to break a world record.
- In front: Anthony Sabatell. Second row: Adeline Sabatell, left, and Debbie Murphy, all of Scranton
- From left: Jessica Wallo of Lehman, Candace Hage of Harveys Lake and Melissa Sutton of Trucksville
- Tammy Heid-Melloy of Susquehanna, left, and Clarissa Antaine of Scranton
- Cara Cash, oeft, and Sammy Boare, both of Philadelphia
- Lydia Wrubel, with her mom, Jessica Kelly, both of Dallas
- Sydney Clark, left, and Chloe Joyce, both of Scranton
- Don Boyle of Scranton and Lauren Aminor of Dunmore
- From left: Danielle Bianchi of Peckville and Karen and Sophia Arscott of Waverly
- From left, Corri Franchetti of Peckville, Keira Williams of Mt. Pocono, Aerianna Mclafferty of Olyphany, Margo Matticks of Old Forge and Madison Mclafferty of Olyphant
- Mary Kay Kuzma, left, and Diane Molinaro, both of Clarks Summit

Emma Black is a photographer and writes Up Close and Personal, which spotlights people from all walks of life in NEPA who have a unique skill, craft, talent or trade. She is a graduate of Abington Heights High School and University of Scranton, where she studied journalism and electronic media. Emma has been with Times-Shamrock Communications since 2016 and enjoys playing, coaching and following soccer; exploring international cuisine; and doing arts and crafts in her free time. Contact: eblack@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9100; @emmablack_13