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North Main Avenue in Scranton to Close for a Bridge Replacement Project on Tuesday, January 20

The City of Scranton, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), announces the closure of North Main Avenue between Marvine Avenue and Watkins Street to facilitate a bridge …

January 15, 2026

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Scranton Receives an Upgrade in its Investment Rating to “A-” with a Stable Outlook.

SCRANTON, PA. – Following the honor of receiving the Award for Municipal Excellence from the Secretary of the Department of Community and Economic Development in May of 2025, the City …

January 13, 2026

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Scranton Mayor Paige G. Cognetti Sworn in for Third Time; Touts Successful Reform Agenda, Collaboration, and City’s Bright Future 

SCRANTON, PA. – Mayor Paige G. Cognetti began her third term in office on Mon., January 5, 2026, with an inauguration ceremony held inside Scranton City Hall, 340 N. Washington …

January 6, 2026

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Scranton Plans Christmas Tree Pick-up in January

SCRANTON, PA. – Residents in the City of Scranton who need to properly dispose of live Christmas trees can do so for free in the weeks of Jan. 5 and …

January 5, 2026

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