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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 Lands (TPL) and Valley In Motion (VIM) on Thurs., June …

June 1, 2023

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 Rebuilding PA: American Rescue Plan Funding at Work” tour, which …

May 31, 2023

ARPA Interactive Summary Launched

Scranton City Council approved ARPA funding to be made available as grants to community organizations, nonprofits, and small business that have faced economic hardship resulting from or exacerbated by the …

January 19, 2023

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Scranton Police Department Promotions

On Friday, December 16, 2022, The Honorable Paige Cognetti and Police Chief Thomas F. Carroll announced promotions for the following individuals (pictured left to right above): Francis McLane to Detective, …

December 22, 2022

City of Scranton Recognized as Silver Certified Sustainable Community

Scranton, PA – August 25, 2022. The City of Scranton announced today it is among a select group of high performing municipalities to become certified through the Sustainable Pennsylvania program, …

August 25, 2022

Strategic Economic Development Plan Unveiled

The City of Scranton is proud to release our new Strategic Economic Development Plan. This plan will guide the City in growing industry, diversifying talent, developing community pride, creating affordable …

August 18, 2022

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City of Scranton Permits and Licenses Survey

We invite you to complete an anonymous survey on permitting and licensing in the City of Scranton. The survey is designed for individuals or businesses that have applied or intend …

July 14, 2022

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American Rescue Plan Act for Non-Profit Organizations

The following programs are available to non-profit organizations that are either 501(C)(3) or 501(C)(19). Organizations can apply online at www.safdn.org through 11:59 p.m. on Fri., Aug. 12, 2022. Full details …

July 11, 2022

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Scranton’s American Rescue Plan Act

Organizations can apply online at www.safdn.org through 11:59 p.m. on Fri., Aug. 12, 2022, for the first round of funding. Full details of Scranton’s American Rescue Plan Act programs are …

July 11, 2022

Request for Public Comments on Section 106

The City of Scranton, acting in its capacity as Responsible Entity, is working with the Region 3 Office of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), to develop …

June 24, 2022

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