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Scranton Plans Tests of its Levee Flood Closure and Flood Siren Systems

SCRANTON, PA. – As part of its overall emergency preparedness strategies, the City of Scranton will test its flood protection systems and...

May 7, 2026

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Scranton, Lackawanna County Co-Sponsoring Traveling Veterans’ Tribute in October

SCRANTON, PA. – This fall, the City of Scranton will co-sponsor a traveling exhibit honoring the veterans of the Vietnam War and the...

May 4, 2026

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Scranton’s ‘Then and Now’ Story Takes Center Stage at 2026 State of the City Address

Mayor Cognetti Touts Financial Turnaround, Public Safety Investments, and 1K New Housing Units in 2026 State of the City Address SCRANTON,...

April 22, 2026

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City of Scranton to install mini-pitch for Soccer Fans at Weston Field

Grant funded through Philadelphia Soccer 2026’s Legacy Initiative. SCRANTON, PA. – The City of Scranton has been awarded a $100,000...

April 13, 2026

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Applications Open for Scranton 2026 HESG Grants Through April 20

SCRANTON, PA. – Mayor Paige G. Cognetti announced that a total of $233,207 in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)...

April 8, 2026

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Scranton Seeks Bids for 2026 Street Paving

SCRANTON, PA. – The City of Scranton is accepting bids through 10 a.m. on Thurs., April 16, 2026, for the 2026 paving project. An...

April 6, 2026

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Scranton Police Department Announces Historic Training and Education Partnership with Lackawanna College

SCRANTON, PA. – Scranton Police Chief Thomas Carroll and Lackawanna College Police Academy Director Kevin Mahoney today announced a...

April 2, 2026

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Keyser Valley Stormwater Improvements are The Focus of Two Open Bids in Scranton

SCRANTON, PA. – The City of Scranton is accepting bids through Thurs., April 9, 2026, for a pair of projects to address stormwater...

April 2, 2026

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ARPA Evaluation Report 2023-2025

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 is a $1.9 trillion federal economic stimulus bill. The City ofScranton received $68.7 million...

April 2, 2026

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Governor Shapiro, Visit PA and Philadelphia Soccer 2026 Announce Three ‘Pennsylvania World Cup Fan Zones’ — Free Public Watch Parties Coming to Pittsburgh, Reading, and Scranton for FIFA World Cup 2026™

Governor Josh Shapiro and VisitPA join with Philadelphia Soccer 2026 to bring the excitement of FIFA World Cup 2026™ to communities...

March 26, 2026

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