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City of Scranton Opens Pre-Apprenticeship Grant Applications Through August 29 

SCRANTON, PA. – The City of Scranton is announcing a grant opportunity that is available for pre-apprenticeship programs in the building...

August 11, 2025

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Back on the Beat: NPP Program Places Officers on Foot Throughout Scranton

SCRANTON, PA. – On a warm weekday evening this April, Scranton Police Department (SPD) Det. Jill Foley and Det. Melissa Forsette met...

August 11, 2025

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Scranton Civil Service Commission Announces Testing for the Position of Firefighter/EMT

The Scranton Civil Service Commission for the City of Scranton (“Commission”) hereby announces the commencement of testing for the...

July 31, 2025

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Mayor Cognetti Celebrates Weston Park Upgrades

SCRANTON, PA. – Scranton Mayor Paige G. Cognetti celebrated another milestone in the ongoing redevelopment of city parks on Wed., July...

July 30, 2025

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Need Help Removing a Dangerous Tree?

The City of Scranton Dangerous Tree Removal Assistance Program is here to help low-to-moderate income homeowners remove dangerous trees or...

July 18, 2025

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Scranton Mayor Announces Downtown Parking Will Remain Free on Saturdays 

Renegotiated debt refinancing will prevent loan default, save $15 million, and require comprehensive study to better manage increased...

July 15, 2025

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Scranton Plans Test of Both Shawnee Avenue and Middle Street Flood Sirens

SCRANTON, PA. – On Wed., July 16, 2025, the City of Scranton will test flood sirens located at both Shawnee Avenue and Middle Street. The...

July 14, 2025

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Scranton Supports Adult Literacy Programs with $25,000 Grant through United Neighborhood Centers

SCRANTON, PA. – Mayor Paige G. Cognetti announced a $25,000 grant for United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s (UNC)...

July 11, 2025

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A Notice from Scranton’s Civil Service Commission

Please take notice that the Scranton Civil Service Commission will hold a Public Hearing on July 8, 2025, at 12:00 noon in Scranton City...

July 3, 2025

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Scranton Civil Service Agenda

Scranton Civil Service Commission MeetingJuly 1, 2025City Council ChambersScranton City Hall Scranton Civil Service Agenda | PDF...

June 30, 2025

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