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Storm Recovery Outreach: Update

The storm event on Saturday, September 9 caused significant flooding in parts of the City of Scranton. We have requested information from the Pennsylvania Department of Health and Pennsylvania Emergency …

September 14, 2023

Urban Heat Island Campaign Launch

The City of Scranton, along with NOAA and other local, regional, and state partners, will be participating in the NOAA Urban Heat Island mapping campaign for 2023 through a grant …

July 26, 2023

Second Scranton ARPA Business Recovery Wage Boost Grants

The City of Scranton continued to support the growth of small businesses as it awarded nearly $660,000 in Small Business Recovery and Wage Boost grants on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. …

July 19, 2023

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2023 State of the City | Scranton By the Numbers

On July 6, 2023, Mayor Paige Cognetti & cabinet members delivered a State of the City Address. Watch the remarks here: Thanks to city team members, Council President Bill King, …

July 7, 2023

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City of Scranton Announces Summer 2023 Pop-Up City Halls

The City of Scranton is excited to announce the schedule for this summer’s Pop-Up City Halls. Starting July 7, 2023, and continuing all Fridays in July and August, we encourage …

July 5, 2023

Scranton Awards Third ARPA Grants for Small Business Development

The City of Scranton awarded more than $556,000 to support the creation and expansion of small businesses on Thursday, June 29, 2023. Businesses applied for the grants that are part …

June 29, 2023

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PA’s DEP Declares Statewide Drought Watch

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced a statewide drought watch. The declaration comes from prolonged rainfall deficits and declining water levels, prompting officials to encourage residents and businesses …

June 23, 2023

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S&P Issues Guidance on the City of Scranton’s Debt Rating

Today marks another significant milestone in the City of Scranton’s financial recovery. Credit rating agency S&P Global announced that for the first time in 12 years, the City of Scranton’s …

June 8, 2023

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Wildfire Air Quality Advisory | 6.7.2023 UPDATE

Based on current forecasts for improved air quality by mid-morning Thursday, the City of Scranton will resume refuse and recycling pickup in the late morning. Residents should follow a holiday schedule, …

June 7, 2023

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Wildfire Air Quality Advisory | 6.7.2023

Based on continued forecasts for Unhealthy-to-Very Unhealthy air quality on Wednesday, the City of Scranton will keep non-emergency staff indoors on Wednesday. This means refuse and recycling pickup will be …

June 7, 2023

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