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2027 Capital Budget | As Proposed on August 14, 2026

Pursuant to §904 of the City of Scranton Home Rule Charter, please find attached the proposed 2027 City of Scranton Capital Budget...

August 17, 2026

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Scranton Celebrates New Weston Field Mini Soccer Pitch

Grant funded through Philadelphia Soccer 2026’s Legacy Initiative SCRANTON, PA. – The City of Scranton celebrated the completion of...

August 14, 2026

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Public Response to Downtown Scranton Water Main Breaks

The City of Scranton is collecting public responses from residents and business owners on the recent water main breaks in downtown Scranton...

July 29, 2026

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Scranton opens new program for business façade improvements

SCRANTON, Pa. – The City of Scranton opened grant applications today for a program to improve small business facades. Eligible small...

July 10, 2026

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Scranton World Cup Fan Zone Announces Musical Lineup and Activities for FIFA World Cup Watch Parties

SCRANTON, PA  – The Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau has announced full details for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026™ watch...

June 23, 2026

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City of Scranton and Fire Department Union Reach Contract Extension Agreement

SCRANTON, PA. – The City of Scranton will extend its current contract agreement with Local Union No. 60 of the International...

June 16, 2026

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Scranton and Steamtown NHS set key details for Big Boy locomotive reunion

SCRANTON, Pa. – As Steamtown National Historic Site (NHS) in Scranton prepares to host a historic East Coast visit...

June 9, 2026

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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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