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A Notice from Scranton’s Civil Service Commission

Please take notice that the Scranton Civil Service Commission will hold a Public Hearing on July 8, 2025, at 12:00 noon in Scranton City...

July 3, 2025

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New $3.6 Million Weston Field Pool Complex Completed in Scranton

SCRANTON, PA. – A major addition to the City of Scranton’s outdoor pool facilities was celebrated Wed., June 25, as Mayor Paige G....

June 26, 2025

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Improved Scranton Recycling Collection Begins July 7

SCRANTON, PA. – Residents can begin combining cardboard and paper recycling for the same collection beginning the week of July 7, 2025,...

June 25, 2025

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Five-Year Consolidated Plan through HUD

The City of Scranton is an entitlement community, which means that it receives annual funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban...

June 24, 2025

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New Scranton Recycling Contract to Reduce Costs, Improve Collection of Cardboard and Paper

SCRANTON, PA. – After building effective solutions to improve refuse pickup and road conditions, Mayor...

June 20, 2025

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Summer Starts in Scranton with Opening of Multiple Outdoor Pools

SCRANTON, PA. – Mayor Paige G. Cognetti officially launched the summer swimming season in Scranton with a ceremonial ribbon cutting at...

June 13, 2025

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Scranton Celebrates Completion of Accessible Butterly Playground at Nay Aug Park

SCRANTON, PA. – Mayor Paige G. Cognetti was joined by members of the Scranton Municipal Recreation Authority (SMRA), state legislators,...

June 10, 2025

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Scranton Awards $100,000 in Grants for Veterans’ Services

SCRANTON, PA. – Mayor Paige G. Cognetti celebrated $100,000 in grant awards for veterans’ services to eight organizations on Mon., May...

May 19, 2025

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Scranton Sets Electronics Recycling Event for May 17

SCRANTON, PA. – The City of Scranton will host an electronics recycling event for Scranton residents at Scranton High School, 63 Mike...

May 9, 2025

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Residents’ input sought for Scranton’s Five-Year Consolidated Plan through HUD

The City of Scranton’s (COS) Office of Economic and Community Development (OECD) is in the process of gathering information to complete...

May 7, 2025

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