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Scranton Awards $85,000 in Grants for Veterans’ Services

The City of Scranton awarded a total of $85,000 in grants for veterans’ services to six organizations on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Grants...

July 25, 2024

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Trust for Public Land, City of Scranton Joins John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Celebrating Groundbreaking of new Community Schoolyard

Trust for Public Land (TPL) is proud to celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony for the new community schoolyard at John F. Kennedy...

July 17, 2024

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Scranton Helping Others ‘Beat The Heat,’ Encourages Wellness Checks

As severe weather batters the City of Scranton, residents are reminded of ways to check in on neighbors and, later this week, help others...

July 16, 2024

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PUC Approves PAWC Water Sewer Rate Increases

In its public meeting today, July 11, 2024, the Pennsylvania Utility Commission (PUC) approved modified water and sewer rate hikes...

July 11, 2024

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Scranton Mourns the Passing of former Mayor James Connors

SCRANTON, Pa. – The City of Scranton sadly recognizes the passing of former Mayor James “Jimmy” Connors. Mayor Connors served our...

June 26, 2024

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Scranton Invites Public to Participate in Climate Action Plan Meeting

The City of Scranton, in conjunction with Blue Strike Environmental, invites members of the public to a virtual public meeting on Thurs.,...

June 10, 2024

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Scranton Unveils Nay Aug Park Pool Designs 

Officials from the City of Scranton, Scranton City Council, and the Scranton Municipal Recreation Authority unveiled design concepts for...

June 5, 2024

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‘One Step in the Right Direction’: Lower PAWC Rate Hike Offers Some Relief for Scranton

On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, administrative law judges greatly reduced the extreme water rate hikes sought by Pennsylvania-America Water...

May 9, 2024

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City, School District Officials Partner to Celebrate Arbor Day at West Scranton High School

Officials from the City of Scranton and the Scranton School District gathered today, Friday, April 26, 2024, at the interior courtyard of...

April 29, 2024

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UNC and Scranton Celebrate Pinebrook ARPA Façade Project

Officials from the City of Scranton and United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA (UNC) celebrated the completion of a business beautification...

April 29, 2024

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