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Mayor Cognetti Announces No City Tax Increase for 2027

SCRANTON, PA. – The City of Scranton’s proposed 2027 operating budget will not include a municipal tax increase, Mayor Paige G....

October 28, 2026

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Scranton Explores Zoning Changes to Defend City Against Data Center Development

SCRANTON, PA. – Officials from Mayor Paige G. Cognetti’s administration and a representative from Pittsburgh-based Environmental...

October 28, 2026

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Code Enforcement Relocates to New Office

The City of Scranton’s Bureau of Code Enforcement has moved to a new office at 338 N Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA. All in-person...

October 26, 2026

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Traffic Safety Improvements in West Scranton

The City of Scranton is reviewing proposed traffic pattern changes along Euclid Avenue, Dorothy Street, and Farr Street in the Tripp Park...

October 14, 2026

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Scranton Celebrates Completion of Lackawanna Avenue Streetscape

SCRANTON, PA. – City of Scranton officials and project partners celebrated the completion of the second streetscape project this year,...

October 7, 2026

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Scranton Plans Tests of its Levee Flood Closure System

SCRANTON, PA. – As part of its overall emergency preparedness strategies, the City of Scranton will test its flood protection systems on...

October 5, 2026

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Scranton Fire Chief John J. Judge IV Announces Retirement

Judge will leave Scranton Fire Department in January 2027 after 25 years of service SCRANTON, PA. – Scranton Fire Chief John J. Judge IV...

September 25, 2026

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City of Scranton and Police Department Union Reach Contract Extension Agreement

SCRANTON, PA. – The City of Scranton will extend its current contract agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police E.B. Jermyn Lodge...

September 18, 2026

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Scranton Opens Improved Grace Street Park

Scranton Mayor Paige G. Cognetti led a ribbon-cutting ceremony today, Mon., Sept. 14, at the recently reopened Grace Street Park, 400 Grace...

September 14, 2026

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City of Scranton, Scranton School District successfully challenge tax-exempt status of some properties

The City of Scranton and Scranton School District have successfully challenged the statuses of four non-profit entities in the city. The...

August 31, 2026

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