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Scranton Accepting Applications for CDBG Public Service Grants

The City of Scranton has opened applications for its portion of 2024 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community...

October 1, 2024

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Connell Park Receives $531,086 in Grant Funding

The City of Scranton will receive a total of $531,086 from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) for...

September 26, 2024

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Scranton Awards Nearly $350,000 in ARPA Grants for Local Arts Groups

The City of Scranton awarded a total of $346,417 in grants for 19 visual and performing artists and arts organizations on Tuesday, Sept....

September 18, 2024

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Memo to Council: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Update

TIMELINE Individual funding guidance is available for each grant along with information and instructions posted on the City website at...

September 3, 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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Take the North Scranton Neighborhoods Plan Survey!

The North Scranton neighborhoods are taking action to become a vibrant community where all residents have a high quality of life and...

July 2, 2024

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Scranton Awards $25,000 in Community Center Grants 

The City of Scranton awarded a total of $25,000 in community center grants to two organizations on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Grants were...

July 1, 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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April 4 Public Meeting Set on Downtown Scranton Streetscaping Projects

SCRANTON, PA. – On Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., the City of Scranton will hold a public meeting at the Peoples Security...

March 29, 2024

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City of Scranton Opens Veterans’ Grants Applications Through April 19 

The City of Scranton is announcing a total of $85,000 in grants available to nonprofit organizations located within the City that serve...

March 19, 2024

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