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Wildfire Air Quality Advisory | 6.6.2023

Scranton and Northeast U.S. are experiencing poor air quality currently. (Scranton Air Quality Index). Smoke from Canada’s fires has...

June 6, 2023

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Schoolyard Transformation Project at Kennedy Elementary School Unveiled

SCRANTON, PA. – The City of Scranton joined officials from the Scranton School District and nonprofit organizations Trust for Public...

June 1, 2023

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Mayor Cognetti Joins Mayors from Across Pennsylvania on Statewide Tour Highlighting Investments from American Rescue Plan Act

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania— This week, Scranton Mayor Paige G. Cognetti joined mayors from across Pennsylvania as part of the “Mayors Are...

May 31, 2023

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Scranton Awards ARPA Grants for Educational Catch-up Programs

SCRANTON, PA. – The City of Scranton awarded close to $775,000 to four groups focused on providing educational catch-up programs on...

May 11, 2023

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Scranton Awards ARPA Grants for Affordable Childcare Programs

The City of Scranton awarded more than $725,000 to six groups to support ongoing and expanded affordable childcare services on Wednesday,...

May 3, 2023

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Scranton City Little League/Softball League Grant Applications Open April 11, 2023

The City of Scranton has opened Grant Applications for 2023 for Youth-Centered Little League and Softball Leagues located within the City...

April 6, 2023

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Amtrak Study Examines Scranton – New York Corridor

We’re excited to share Amtrak’s study about the potential rail service between Scranton and New York. “This is tremendous...

March 23, 2023

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Scranton Awards Second ARPA Grants for Small Business Development

SCRANTON, PA. – The City of Scranton awarded just over $300,000 to support the creation and expansion of small businesses on Tuesday,...

March 22, 2023

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City of Scranton 2023 CBDG, HOME, and HESG Funding Applications are Made Available

The City of Scranton’s 2023 CDBG, HOME, and HESG funding applications will be available, effective Monday, March 20, 2023. The city will...

March 16, 2023

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Scranton Unveils Fleet of Electric Vehicles

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection grants and American Rescue Plan Act funds were used to lease 10 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EVs...

March 9, 2023

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