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Scranton, Lackawanna County Co-Sponsoring Traveling Veterans’ Tribute in October

SCRANTON, PA. – This fall, the City of Scranton will co-sponsor a traveling exhibit honoring the veterans of the Vietnam War and the sacrifice of service members from World War …

May 4, 2026

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Scranton’s ‘Then and Now’ Story Takes Center Stage at 2026 State of the City Address

Mayor Cognetti Touts Financial Turnaround, Public Safety Investments, and 1K New Housing Units in 2026 State of the City Address SCRANTON, PA. – Scranton Mayor Paige G. Cognetti delivered her …

April 22, 2026

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City of Scranton to install mini-pitch for Soccer Fans at Weston Field

Grant funded through Philadelphia Soccer 2026’s Legacy Initiative. SCRANTON, PA. – The City of Scranton has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the U.S. Soccer Foundation through a partnership funded …

April 13, 2026

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Applications Open for Scranton 2026 HESG Grants Through April 20

SCRANTON, PA. – Mayor Paige G. Cognetti announced that a total of $233,207 in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Emergency Solutions Grant (HESG) funds are available to …

April 8, 2026

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Recycling Schedule For May

May 1st is Cardboard
May 4th to 8th is Commingle
May 11th to 15th is Cardboard
May 18th to 22nd is Commingle
May 25th is a holiday
May 26th to May 30th is Cardboard

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Community Food Resources
(last updated 02/12/26)

Non Emergency Contact Numbers

Scranton Police Department:
570.348.4134

Scranton Fire Headquarters:
570.963.1216

Bureau of Animal Control:
570.348.4134 Ext. 8217

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