Press Releases

Mayor Cognetti, Scranton Police Chief Encouraging Residents and Businesses to Register Security Cameras

‘Connect Scranton’ program leverages technology with community partnerships to keep Scranton safe Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti and...

August 6, 2026

Tick activity is increasing across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and concerns about tick-borne illnesses are no longer limited to Lyme...

July 16, 2026

SCRANTON, Pa. – The City of Scranton opened grant applications today for a program to improve small business facades. Eligible small...

July 10, 2026

SCRANTON, PA. – In companion pieces of legislation to be introduced by Scranton City Council on Tues., June 30, 2026, Scranton Mayor...

June 26, 2026

SCRANTON, PA. – The City of Scranton will extend its current contract agreement with Local Union No. 60 of the International...

June 16, 2026

SCRANTON, Pa. – As Steamtown National Historic Site (NHS) in Scranton prepares to host a historic East Coast visit...

June 9, 2026

SCRANTON, PA. – The City of Scranton celebrated the completion of its first pedestrian and driver safety improvement project on June...

June 1, 2026

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

May 7, 2026

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

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

April 13, 2026