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City of Scranton Announces Summer 2023 Pop-Up City Halls

The City of Scranton is excited to announce the schedule for this summer’s Pop-Up City Halls. Starting July 7, 2023, and continuing all...

July 5, 2023

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Scranton Awards Third ARPA Grants for Small Business Development

The City of Scranton awarded more than $556,000 to support the creation and expansion of small businesses on Thursday, June 29, 2023....

June 29, 2023

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New Scranton Law Restricts Firework Usage

On Tuesday, June 27, the Scranton City Council passed legislation prepared by the Police Department, Fire Department, and Law Department to...

June 29, 2023

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Connectivity Plan Presents Bold Ideas for Downtown Scranton 

SCRANTON, Pa. – During a public presentation at the Peoples Security Bank Theater at Lackawanna College on Wed., June 22, 2023, urban...

June 21, 2023

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Public Invited to Discussion of Downtown Scranton Connectivity Plan Results

SCRANTON, PA. – The City of Scranton invites residents and interested parties to Lackawanna College, 501 Vine Street, on Wed., June 21,...

June 16, 2023

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Wildfire Air Quality Advisory | 6.7.2023

Based on continued forecasts for Unhealthy-to-Very Unhealthy air quality on Wednesday, the City of Scranton will keep non-emergency staff...

June 7, 2023

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Wildfire Air Quality Advisory | 6.6.2023

Scranton and Northeast U.S. are experiencing poor air quality currently. (Scranton Air Quality Index). Smoke from Canada’s fires has...

June 6, 2023

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Schoolyard Transformation Project at Kennedy Elementary School Unveiled

SCRANTON, PA. – The City of Scranton joined officials from the Scranton School District and nonprofit organizations Trust for Public...

June 1, 2023

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Mayor Cognetti Joins Mayors from Across Pennsylvania on Statewide Tour Highlighting Investments from American Rescue Plan Act

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania— This week, Scranton Mayor Paige G. Cognetti joined mayors from across Pennsylvania as part of the “Mayors Are...

May 31, 2023

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Scranton Awards ARPA Grants for Educational Catch-up Programs

SCRANTON, PA. – The City of Scranton awarded close to $775,000 to four groups focused on providing educational catch-up programs on...

May 11, 2023

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