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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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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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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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New $3.6 Million Weston Field Pool Complex Completed in Scranton

SCRANTON, PA. – A major addition to the City of Scranton’s outdoor pool facilities was celebrated Wed., June 25, as Mayor Paige G....

June 26, 2025

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Improved Scranton Recycling Collection Begins July 7

SCRANTON, PA. – Residents can begin combining cardboard and paper recycling for the same collection beginning the week of July 7, 2025,...

June 25, 2025

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New Scranton Recycling Contract to Reduce Costs, Improve Collection of Cardboard and Paper

SCRANTON, PA. – After building effective solutions to improve refuse pickup and road conditions, Mayor...

June 20, 2025

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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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