City of Scranton

Tire Recycling Event!!!
2022-10-15 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Department of Public Works, 101 West Poplar Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18508, United States
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City Council Meeting
2022-10-18 18:30 - 21:30, 2022-10-25 18:30 - 21:30, 2022-11-01 18:30 - 21:30, 2022-11-10 18:30 - 21:30, 2022-11-15 18:30 - 21:30
Scranton City Council will hold their regularly scheduled weekly meeting on Tuesdays at 6:30pm at City Hall in Council Chambers. The Council will hold a caucus at 5:45 P.M. The meetings are also live streamed on ECTV’s Youtube Channel.

Scranton Fall Greek Food Festival
2022-10-19 11:00 - 2022-10-21 18:00 | Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 505 N. Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18509
Ethnic Greek Food Festival. Festival is from October 19th to October 21st 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Board of Appeals
2022-10-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Council Chambers
The Board of Appeals has scheduled hearings for Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held on the Second Floor of City Hall, 340 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, PA. The public is welcome to attend, face coverings are recommended.

Hearing on the following will take place:

New Age LLC/Garel Gustaff – 902 W. Lackawanna Ave – Demolition

Tina Cost – 347 Roberts Ct – Demolition Reinstatement

Ac Holdings – 426 20th Ave – Demolition

Lee Morgan – 1215 Stafford Ave – Demolition

Loja Baltazar & Paguay Mercedes – 1635 Sanderson Ave – Demolition

John Figueroa – 1602 Washburn Ave – Demolition

Historical Architecture Review Board
2022-10-20 17:30 - 20:30
The Historical Architectural Review Board of the City of Scranton meeting for October 13, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom & ECTV has been cancelled and rescheduled to at October 20, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom & ECTV and will reviewing the following applications for Certificate of Appropriateness at this rescheduled monthly meeting.

The Certificates are in regard to buildings located at:

519 Linden Street- Alterations, Renovation and Restorations116 N. Washington Ave.- Signage234 Mifflin Ave.- Mural- Good of the Hive Mural123 Wyoming Ave.- Mural- Government Center Mural223 Oakford Court- Masonry Cleaning and Repointing

West Scranton Fall Festival
2022-10-22 12:00 - 15:00 | Clover Field, 400 W. Locust Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18504
This is a two part event: half is at Clover Field and half is at Allen Park. The Clover Field event will have kids games, contests, activities, and food trucks.

Victory 4 Ukraine Walk
2022-10-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Courthouse Square, 200 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503
Awareness Walk for war in Ukraine

West Scranton Fall Festival
2022-10-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Allen Park, Price Street and N. Main Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18504
This is a two part event: half is at Clover Field and half is at Allen Park. The Allen Park event will have live music and smores.

Human Relations Commission
2022-10-27 17:30 - 20:30 | Nay Aug Park Community Room, C935+4J Scranton, Pennsylvania
The Human Relations Commission meetings are held 5:30pm in the Community Room at Nay Aug Park.

Third Annual Enchanted Trunk or Treat
2022-10-29 14:00 - 17:00 | 222 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503
A safe and fun alternative to traditional trick-or-treating. Over 50 trunk hosts, a variety of games and activities, entertainment, costume contests and more fill the 200 block of Wyoming Avenue.

Thrill the World: Global Thriller Flash Mob
2022-10-29 17:00 - 18:30 | Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503
Thrill the World is a global flash mob to Michael Jackson’s Thriller. The event is open to all ages andserves as a fundraiser to support the historic Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple. Fordetails, thrillscranton.com

Civil Service Commission
2022-11-01 12:00 | Nay Aug Park Community Room, C935+4J Scranton, Pennsylvania
The Civil Service Commission meets the first Tuesday of each month at 12:00pm (noon) in the Community Room at Nay Aug Park.

COVID and Flu Vaccine clinics
2022-11-01 14:30 - 16:30
Neighbor Works, 815 Smith Street, Scranton.

Scranton Redevelopment Authority
2022-11-02 12:15 - 13:15 | Nay Aug Park Community Room, C935+4J Scranton, Pennsylvania
The SRA meets at 12:15pm on the first Wednesday of each month in the Community Room at Nay Aug Park.

Municipal Recreation Authority
2022-11-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Nay Aug Park Community Room, C935+4J Scranton, Pennsylvania
Meets on the first Thursday of each month at 6:00pm in the Community Room at Nay Aug Park. A yearly ad is placed in the Times with dates and time.

Pet Food/Accessories Drive
2022-11-05 10:00 - 2022-11-06 15:00 | Nay Aug Park, 500 Arthur Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18510
November 5th and 6th from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Drop off is at the Community Room in pool area by big parking lot.

Turkey Trot 2022
2022-11-06 08:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Scranton along the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail
The Turkey Trot 5/10k will be the 14th annual race in Scranton. This race is a partnership betweenGeisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and Friends of the Poor – Scranton, which providesfood, housing, clothing, and more to those in need within the NEPA valley.

Scranton Housing Authority
2022-11-07 17:00
The SHA has monthly public meetings on the 1st Monday of the month at 5:00pm.

COVID and Flu Vaccine Clinic
2022-11-08 13:00 - 15:00
Valley View Terrace, 930 Pear Street, Friends of the Poor Pantry

Zoning Hearing Board Meeting
2022-11-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Scranton City Hall, 340 N Washington Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, United States
The Zoning Hearing Board of the City of Scranton hereby gives notice that it will conduct a public hearing at City Hall, 340 N. Washington Ave., City Council Chambers (2nd Floor) on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 6:00 PM. to consider, deliberate, discuss and/or take official action on any matter that may lawfully come before it and to consider and take action on the following applications:

1. Yeshiva Beth Moshe seeks variance to construct new dormitory building and to provide fewer than the required parking spaces to serve its students who are required to live on campus at 930 Hickory St. R-1A Zone. (Continued from 8/10/22 hearing)

2. Thomas Hoppel seeks variance to covert 1 unit home to 2-unit home, 507-09-11-13 River St. R-2 zone. (continued from 9/28/22 hearing)

3. Jose L Florentino seeks variance to covert former funeral home/ apt. to 4-unit dwelling at 1101 Prospect Ave. R-1A Zone (Continued from 8/10/22 hearing)

4. Wolfe Enterprises seeks variance to use home as 3-unit dwelling at 1611 Prospect Ave. R-1A Zone.

5. Karen Reyes seeks variance to use 2 bedrooms (of 6 in home) to be rented out as short-term rental (AirB&B) at 2 Elmhurst Blvd. R-1 Zone

6. Scranton School District seeks Front setback and Impervious coverage variances for an addition to the Robert Morris Elementary School, 1824 Boulevard Ave. C-N & R-1A Zones

7. Electric City Solar Initiative II LLC, seeks an interpretation/ Zoning Hearing Board approval under Section 105.B. Uses Not Specifically Regulated, to construct a solar array on a 73 Acre site located in the rear of the 800 Blk. of N Keyser Ave. off Graham St. (Parcel # 13304020012) C-G and R-1 Zones)

8. Maria Genao seeks variance to operate a day care for up to 6 children at 1837 Bundy St. R-1A zone.

9. Jose Dias seeks variance to construct a private garage as principal structure (home to be built in future) at 524 Alder St. R-2 Zone

10. Khaled Eissa seeks variance to use building as 3-unit home at 630 Clay Ave. R-1A Zone. 11. Matthew Sfarra seeks variance to covert existing garage to one bedroom Unit for Care of Relative. Variance is to allow unit in unattached building on lot. R-1A zone.

Anyone interested in becoming a party to the above listed cases or have any questions regarding the hearing are directed to contact the City Zoning Officer OFFICER at 570-348-4280 or by email at dking@scrantonpa.gov.

Shawn Walsh, Chairman, Scranton Zoning Hearing Board

Public Participation Welcome.

Run Against Hunger
2022-11-12 09:00 - 13:00 | Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive St. Trailhead.
The Scranton Running Company will be holding it’s annual Run Against Hunger 5k/10k race and 2mile fun walk on the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail starting and ending at the Scranton HalfMarathon pavilion.

Ethics Board
2022-11-16 18:00 - 21:00
Beginning March 16, 2022, the Board of Ethics will meet every other month on the third Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. either virtually or in the Governor’s Room at Scranton City Hall. Residents may send their comments/questions for the board in writing to be included in the official record by emailing ethicsboard@scrantonpa.gov no later than 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

Santa Parade
2022-11-19 09:15 - 12:00 | Downtown Scranton
This parade was established in 1993 and is a local holiday favorite. This parade includes bands,floats, balloons and walking units. The parade ends with Santa Claus.

MFHS Food Giveaway
2022-11-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Maternal & Family Health Services, 640 Madison Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18510, United States
Maternal & Family Health Services at Circle of Care in Scranton PA will be having an on-site Weingerberg Food Giveaway Event for its clients from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Historical Architecture Review Board
2022-11-21 17:30 - 20:30
HARB meets at 5:30pm on the second Thursday of each month. A yearly ad was placed in the Times with dates and time. This Board is meeting via Zoom/ECTV until further notice.

46th Annual Thanksgiving Community Program
2022-11-22 14:30 - 2022-11-23 17:00 | Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503
Friends of the Poor is proud to once again announce three community-based programs to helpthose in need this Thanksgiving: The Thanksgiving Dinner for Adults and Elderly, the Family toFamily Thanksgiving Food Basket Program, and the Interfaith Prayer Service. In light of the currentpandemic, the dinner and food basket program will be drive-through once again. The Thanksgiving Dinner will be served take-out style on Tuesday, Nov. 22, outside the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 North Washington Ave., Scranton, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Family to Family Thanksgiving Food Basket Program, under the direction of the Robeson family, takes over the Scranton Cultural Center the next morning on Wednesday, Nov. 23. Beginning at 9 a.m. and concluding at 5 p.m. Outside the center, families will be provided with all the grocery items needed to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving meal in the comfort of their homes.
