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City of Scranton Opens Apprenticeship Grant Applications Through May 29

SCRANTON, PA. – The City of Scranton is announcing a total of $75,000 in grants available for pre-apprenticeship programs in the building...

April 15, 2024

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Shapiro Administration Secures Deadline Extension for Northeast Pennsylvania Flood Survivors to Apply for Low-interest Loans

Thanks to the Shapiro Administration’s Action, September 2023 Flood Survivors Now Have Until April 24, 2024, to Apply for Low-interest...

April 1, 2024

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April 4 Public Meeting Set on Downtown Scranton Streetscaping Projects

SCRANTON, PA. – On Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., the City of Scranton will hold a public meeting at the Peoples Security...

March 29, 2024

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Parker Street Bridge to Close March 27, Detour Planned

Beginning Monday, March 27, and continuing into December 2024, a section of Parker Street in North Scranton will be closed for a...

March 21, 2024

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City of Scranton Opens Community Center Grant Applications Through April 22 

The City of Scranton is announcing a total of $25,000 in grants available to nonprofit community centers located within the City....

March 21, 2024

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City of Scranton Opens Veterans’ Grants Applications Through April 19 

The City of Scranton is announcing a total of $85,000 in grants available to nonprofit organizations located within the City that serve...

March 19, 2024

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City of Scranton Credit Rating Jumps Two Grades, Now BBB+

The City of Scranton’s credit rating, a review of its financial creditworthiness, rose two levels this month, according to a Standard...

March 11, 2024

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Scranton Opening New ARPA Arts Community Grants

The City of Scranton will offer $500,000 total in grants to artists and art organizations through a new application announced Thursday,...

February 29, 2024

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White House officials join Scranton ARPA small business grant announcement 

Senior White House officials brought their “Investing in America” tour to Scranton on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, to witness the City’s...

February 27, 2024

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City of Scranton Closing Part of Theodore Street on Tuesday 

The City of Scranton will close Theodore Street between Ralph and Return Avenues, effective 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. The road...

February 27, 2024

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