City News

City of Scranton September 9th Storm Recovery Efforts Update

Today, we honor the memory of the fallen of 9/11, celebrate the heroes who ran into the fire that day, and salute veterans who fought in...

September 11, 2023

What is Storm-water Runoff? Storm-water runoff occurs when rain or snowmelt causes precipitation to flow over the ground. Driveways,...

September 7, 2023

Due to the success of this summer’s pop-ups, the City of Scranton is extending this years program through September. We encourage...

August 29, 2023

See below the proposed 2024 Capital Budget...

August 28, 2023

This week, August 9th-11th, Mayor Paige G. Cognetti welcomed city representatives, policy experts, and over 30 mayors from across the...

August 14, 2023

Mayor Paige G. Cognetti and her husband Ryan welcomed their second child, Brooke Anne Cognetti, on August 2. Mom and baby are both doing...

August 9, 2023

The City of Scranton, along with NOAA and other local, regional, and state partners, will be participating in the NOAA Urban Heat Island...

July 26, 2023

Central Station Marketplace and Antiques owners Mary and Ed Beck recently transformed the entrance to their North Scranton business with...

July 12, 2023

On Thursday, June 29, Mayor Paige G. Cognetti signed new legislation passed through Scranton City Council reducing building permit fees for...

July 11, 2023

On July 6, 2023, Mayor Paige Cognetti & cabinet members delivered a State of the City Address. Watch the remarks here: Thanks to city...

July 7, 2023