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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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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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