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City of Scranton Credit Rating Jumps Two Grades, Now BBB+

The City of Scranton’s credit rating, a review of its financial creditworthiness, rose two levels this month, according to a Standard...

March 11, 2024

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A Message from the City Council President on the Rental Registration Notice Letter

If you have received a letter regarding being a landlord or property manager and you are not. There are a number of reasons the letter may...

February 21, 2024

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Public Stormwater Project Meeting Rescheduled to Feb. 26; Separate Meeting on Minooka Project is Feb. 22

The City of Scranton has rescheduled a public meeting on stormwater infrastructure projects in North Scranton, Tripp Park, and West...

February 17, 2024

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Businesses Reminded that the Deadline for Submitting the 2023 Fourth Quarter Payroll Preparation Tax Return is Wednesday, February 28, 2024 

Entities conducting business within the City of Scranton are reminded that the due date to submit their fourth quarter tax return for the...

February 13, 2024

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City Hall Closure for Tuesday, February 13 

In anticipation of winter weather and heavy snow fall, Scranton City Hall and Weston Field will be closed on Tuesday, February 13.  To...

February 12, 2024

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Public Meeting Set on Stormwater Projects in North Scranton, Tripp Park, and West Scranton 

On Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., the City of Scranton will hold a community meeting at Holy Rosary Hall, 316 W. Market St.,...

February 7, 2024

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Scranton City Hall Restoration Project Takes First Steps 

On Monday, February 5, 2024, crews from Dunmore Roofing and Supply Company are expected to begin placing scaffolding around Scranton City...

February 5, 2024

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Scranton Celebrates Black History Month with Flag Raising at City Hall

In partnership with the Black Scranton Project (BSP), Mayor Paige G. Cognetti and city officials hosted the annual Pan-African Flag Raising...

February 3, 2024

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City, County, and Federal Delegations Continue to Push for FEMA Federal Disaster Declaration

Today, Mayor Paige G. Cognetti and Scranton City Council, and Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Wyoming Counties, sent a letter to President Joe...

February 1, 2024

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Shapiro administration announces low-interest loans for September 2023 flood survivors in NEPA 

Residents and businesses impacted by the September 9, 2023, flood in Keyser Valley and North Scranton can apply for additional funding...

January 30, 2024

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