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American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Update | Memo to Council

The City of Scranton received $68.7 million from the federal economic stimulus bill known as the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) In...

February 7, 2025

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Another City Playground Transformation Announced

West Scranton’s Francis Willard Elementary School the latest to be revamped from boring asphalt into a...

February 4, 2025

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Elm Street Bridge to Close February 3, Detour Planned 

SCRANTON, PA. – Beginning Monday, February 3, 2025, and continuing into the summer of 2026, a section of Elm Street that connects West...

January 29, 2025

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Scranton Mayor Launches Portal to Gather Information

Click here to share your personal or organization’s story. SCRANTON, PA – Scranton Mayor Paige G. Cognetti announced today that...

January 29, 2025

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City of Scranton’s 2023 Single Audit Report Available Online

As part of the City of Scranton’s ongoing commitment to government transparency and accountability, the city’s single audit report for...

January 7, 2025

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Scranton Receives New Fire Truck at North Scranton Station

The lights and sirens in North Scranton on Mon., Dec. 16, 2024, weren’t for a fire engine leaving Engine 4 at 1047 North Main Avenue, but...

December 23, 2024

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Scranton Provides $10,000 to Lackawanna Food Policy Council Fund

The City of Scranton will provide $10,000 from its 2024 budget to the Lackawanna Food Policy Council (FPC) Fund to help improve...

December 23, 2024

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The City of Scranton’s 2025 Operating Budget – As Amended by City Council

The economy continues to be challenging as city governments, households, and businesses have been dealing with interest rate volatility,...

December 19, 2024

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MEMORANDUM:  Adjustment to Campaign Contribution Limitations

The City’s Code of Ethics requires the City Business Administrator to adjust the maximum campaign contribution amounts set forth in...

December 15, 2024

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Community DevelopmentHome PagePress Releases

Scranton Accepting Applications for HOME Program Funding

The City of Scranton has opened applications for its portion of 2024 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME Investment...

November 27, 2024

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