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Summer Starts in Scranton with Opening of Multiple Outdoor Pools

SCRANTON, PA. – Mayor Paige G. Cognetti officially launched the summer swimming season in Scranton with a ceremonial ribbon cutting at...

June 13, 2025

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Scranton Celebrates Completion of Accessible Butterly Playground at Nay Aug Park

SCRANTON, PA. – Mayor Paige G. Cognetti was joined by members of the Scranton Municipal Recreation Authority (SMRA), state legislators,...

June 10, 2025

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Scranton Awards $100,000 in Grants for Veterans’ Services

SCRANTON, PA. – Mayor Paige G. Cognetti celebrated $100,000 in grant awards for veterans’ services to eight organizations on Mon., May...

May 19, 2025

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Scranton Sets Electronics Recycling Event for May 17

SCRANTON, PA. – The City of Scranton will host an electronics recycling event for Scranton residents at Scranton High School, 63 Mike...

May 9, 2025

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Scranton Seeks Construction Bids to Install Cricket Pitch at Chic Feldman Field

SCRANTON, Pa. – The City of Scranton is currently accepting bids through 9:30 a.m. on Thurs., May 15, for the construction of a...

April 30, 2025

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Scranton Celebrates $1.1 Million Robinson Park Project

SCRANTON, PA. – More than $1.1 million in upgrades have been completed at the City of Scranton’s second largest park, including new...

April 28, 2025

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Scranton and Sheptytskyi, Ukraine, Forming Sister City Relationship

SCRANTON, PA. – Mayor Paige G. Cognetti has proposed legislation to Scranton City Council to establish a formal sister city relationship...

April 23, 2025

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Scranton City Hall Exterior Renovations Complete

$4.8 million project continues as stained glass repair work continues SCRANTON, PA. – Mayor Paige G. Cognetti, members of her...

April 22, 2025

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Public Meeting Set April 22 to Discuss West Market Street Culvert Replacement Project

PennDOT to present at public caucus at City Hall before regular Scranton City Council meeting SCRANTON, PA. – The City of Scranton, in...

April 17, 2025

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Scranton Receives DCED Award for Municipal Excellence at 2025 Pennsylvania Governor’s Awards

HARRISBURG, PA. – Scranton Mayor Paige G. Cognetti, members of her administration, and representatives of Scranton City Council accepted...

April 16, 2025

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