Community Development

Scranton Opening New ARPA Arts Community Grants

The City of Scranton will offer $500,000 total in grants to artists and art organizations through a new application announced Thursday,...

February 29, 2024

Senior White House officials brought their “Investing in America” tour to Scranton on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, to witness the City’s...

February 27, 2024

The City of Scranton will close Theodore Street between Ralph and Return Avenues, effective 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. The road...

February 27, 2024

On Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., the City of Scranton will hold a community meeting at Holy Rosary Hall, 316 W. Market St.,...

February 7, 2024

Residents of the Keyser Valley section of Scranton are invited to a community meeting on Wed., Dec. 6, at 6 p.m., at the Keyser Valley...

November 30, 2023

Scranton Mayor Paige G. Cognetti was joined by Friends of the Poor and the family of late Scranton priest Monsignor Anthony C. Marra on...

November 13, 2023

Scranton Mayor Paige G. Cognetti announced the creation of a charitable fund to support the future of the City’s parks and historic...

November 9, 2023

Scranton residents who were affected by the September 9, 2023, storm can visit two City parks this week for help applying for flood relief...

October 31, 2023

On Friday, October 27, Mayor Paige Cognetti announced $339,000 in grant funding through the City of Scranton OECD Loan to Grant Program to...

October 27, 2023

Plan relies heavily on new ARPA funding rules that allow for disaster recovery projects. Scranton residents can apply for up to...

October 25, 2023