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Scranton ARPA Façade Grant Inspires North Scranton Revitalization

Central Station Marketplace and Antiques owners Mary and Ed Beck recently transformed the entrance to their North Scranton business with...

July 12, 2023

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City of Scranton Reduces Building Permit Fees, Further Cutting Red Tape to Unlock City’s Growth

On Thursday, June 29, Mayor Paige G. Cognetti signed new legislation passed through Scranton City Council reducing building permit fees for...

July 11, 2023

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Scranton Awards Third ARPA Grants for Small Business Development

The City of Scranton awarded more than $556,000 to support the creation and expansion of small businesses on Thursday, June 29, 2023....

June 29, 2023

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New Scranton Law Restricts Firework Usage

On Tuesday, June 27, the Scranton City Council passed legislation prepared by the Police Department, Fire Department, and Law Department to...

June 29, 2023

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Scranton Awards ARPA Grants for Affordable Childcare Programs

The City of Scranton awarded more than $725,000 to six groups to support ongoing and expanded affordable childcare services on Wednesday,...

May 3, 2023

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Scranton Sets $3M in ARPA Aid, Supports Iconic Business

The City of Scranton announced aid for Cooper's Seafood House as it outlined plans to provide new grants of up to $3 million to small...

October 24, 2022

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Scranton Awards Nearly $1 Million in ARPA Nonprofit Grants

The City of Scranton awarded a total of nearly $1 million in nonprofit recovery funds on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. ...

October 13, 2022

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Scranton Opening Two Small Business ARPA Grants

Scranton will open grant applications on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, for two programs designed to help small businesses with a total of $1.75...

September 21, 2022

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City of Scranton Recognized as Silver Certified Sustainable Community

Scranton, PA – August 25, 2022. The City of Scranton announced today it is among a select group of high performing municipalities to...

August 25, 2022

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Scranton ARPA Wellness Grant Applications Open

ARPA grant applications open until Sept. 16 to address key areas of community wellness....

August 22, 2022

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