Press Releases

The Vital Role of the Executive Director of Scranton’s Redevelopment Authority

Scranton’s Redevelopment Authority (SRA) stands as a beacon of transformation. At its helm is the Executive Director, Shaquera...

December 8, 2023

Residents of the Keyser Valley section of Scranton are invited to a community meeting on Wed., Dec. 6, at 6 p.m., at the Keyser Valley...

November 30, 2023

Scranton Mayor Paige G. Cognetti was joined by Friends of the Poor and the family of late Scranton priest Monsignor Anthony C. Marra on...

November 13, 2023

Scranton Mayor Paige G. Cognetti announced the creation of a charitable fund to support the future of the City’s parks and historic...

November 9, 2023

U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in retirement rankings and consumer advice, has named Scranton as one of the 2024 Best...

November 7, 2023

Scranton residents who were affected by the September 9, 2023, storm can visit two City parks this week for help applying for flood relief...

October 31, 2023

Mayor Paige Cognetti, along with mayors throughout the U.S., is leading a country-wide initiative to improve mental and cardiovascular...

October 30, 2023

On Friday, October 27, Mayor Paige Cognetti announced $339,000 in grant funding through the City of Scranton OECD Loan to Grant Program to...

October 27, 2023

On Thursday, October 26, Mayor Paige Cognetti announced $25,000 in grant funding, through five $5,000 microgrants, to assist Scranton...

October 26, 2023

Plan relies heavily on new ARPA funding rules that allow for disaster recovery projects. Scranton residents can apply for up to...

October 25, 2023