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Scranton, Lackawanna County Co-Sponsoring Traveling Veterans’ Tribute in October

SCRANTON, PA. – This fall, the City of Scranton will co-sponsor a traveling exhibit honoring the veterans of the Vietnam War and the...

May 4, 2026

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Scranton’s ‘Then and Now’ Story Takes Center Stage at 2026 State of the City Address

Mayor Cognetti Touts Financial Turnaround, Public Safety Investments, and 1K New Housing Units in 2026 State of the City Address SCRANTON,...

April 22, 2026

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City of Scranton Council Responses | April 7, 2026

Council President Tom Schuster asked the following question: Council Vice President Patrick Flynn asked the following question: Councilman...

April 7, 2026

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Scranton Police Department Announces Historic Training and Education Partnership with Lackawanna College

SCRANTON, PA. – Scranton Police Chief Thomas Carroll and Lackawanna College Police Academy Director Kevin Mahoney today announced a...

April 2, 2026

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Keyser Valley Stormwater Improvements are The Focus of Two Open Bids in Scranton

SCRANTON, PA. – The City of Scranton is accepting bids through Thurs., April 9, 2026, for a pair of projects to address stormwater...

April 2, 2026

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ARPA Evaluation Report 2023-2025

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 is a $1.9 trillion federal economic stimulus bill. The City ofScranton received $68.7 million...

April 2, 2026

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Governor Shapiro, Visit PA and Philadelphia Soccer 2026 Announce Three ‘Pennsylvania World Cup Fan Zones’ — Free Public Watch Parties Coming to Pittsburgh, Reading, and Scranton for FIFA World Cup 2026™

Governor Josh Shapiro and VisitPA join with Philadelphia Soccer 2026 to bring the excitement of FIFA World Cup 2026™ to communities...

March 26, 2026

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Scranton Grant Application Aims to Improve Fire Station Signal Lights

SCRANTON, PA. – Mayor Paige G. Cognetti’s administration intends to apply for a $269,400 Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) grant...

February 26, 2026

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City of Scranton Council Responses | February 3, 2026

Year Total 2026 $144,526.20 (to-date) 2025 $618,809.64 2024 $274,951.00 2023 $198,983.75 2022 $467,909.69 2021 $432,673.07 City of Scranton...

February 3, 2026

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