City of Scranton

Shiver by the River #2
2023-02-11 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive Street Trailhead
The Scranton Running Company will be hosting its annual Shiver by the River race series which includes a 5k/10k run and a 2-mile walk on the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail.

City Planning Commission
2023-02-22 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-22 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-04-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Council Chambers
The City Planning Commission meeting will be held at 6:00 PM in Second Floor, Council Chambers, City Hall

Run 4 Ukraine
2023-02-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive Street Trailhead
2-mile run/walk in support of Ukraine

Historical Architectural Review Board
2023-03-09 05:30 - 20:30, 2023-04-13 17:30 - 20:30, 2023-05-11 17:30 - 20:30 | Council Chambers

Scranton St. Patrick's Day Parade
2023-03-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Scranton
Annual parade and race throughout downtown Scranton.

Zoning Hearing Board
2023-03-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Council Chambers
Wednesday, March 15th, 2023 at 6:00pm

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, March 15th, 2023, AT 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. 722 Cherry St LLC seeks variance to add 5th unit to 722 Cherry St. R-1A zone.

2. Madelyn Heisler seeks variance to use ½ of double home as hair salon. 237 N Cameron Ave. R-1A zone.

3. Binal Patel seeks variance to covert single-family home to 3-unit home at 622 Quincy Ave. R-2O zone.

4. Alto Strada Development LLC seeks variance to construct 2-unit home, seeking reduction in minimum lot size and relief from setback requirements at 627-29 Prescott Ave. R-1A zone.

5. Alto Strada Development LLC seeks variance to construct 2-unit home, seeking reduction in minimum lot size and relief from setback requirements at 627 Prescott Ave. Rear. R-1A zone

6. Alto Strada Development LLC seeks variance to construct 2-unit home, seeking reduction in minimum lot size and relief from setback requirements at 525 Harrison Ave. R-1A zone

7. Ann Marie Nasser seeks variance to reestablish 2-unit use at 2624 Glinko St. R-1 zone.

8. Ziada Cardona seeks variance to convert carpet warehouse/retail store to auto repair garage at 1650 N Keyser Ave. C-N zone.

9. Ismail Paktik seeks variance to convert 4-unit home to 7-unit home at 630 Jefferson Ave. R-2O 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 at 570-348-4193 x4531 or by email at cjenkins@scrantonpa.gov.

Robert Gattens, Chairman, Scranton Zoning Hearing Board

Public Participation Welcome.

Scranton Half Marathon
2023-03-25 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-03-26 06:00 - 14:00 | Various Streets of Scranton
Two-day running event: 5k race on 3/25/2023 and Half Marathon race on 3/26/2023

Wellness at your Doorstep
2023-03-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Valley View Terrace, 950 Pear Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States

April Fools Egg Hunt
2023-04-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Novembrino Splash Park, South 10th Ave and Washburn St, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18504
West Scranton’s April Fool’s Egg Hunt will be held at Novembrino Splash Pad.

Egg hunts for ages 5 & under will start at 10:00 AM.

Egg hunts for ages 6 & above will start at 11:00 AM.

Easter Food Basket Giveaway
2023-04-04 09:00 - 16:00 | The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, 420 N Washington Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, United States
Friends of the Poor will distribute 2500 food baskets for Easter Dinner at the Scranton Cultural Center.

This is a drive-through event on a first-come, first-served basis.

Good Friday Street Procession
2023-04-07 13:00 - 15:00 | St. Paul of the Cross Church, 1217 Prospect Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Good Friday Street Procession, where the stations of the cross are acted out in Spanish by members of the Hispanic Community of the parishes of St. Paul of the Cross and St. John Neumann

Wellness at Your Doorstep
2023-04-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Skyview Park Apartments, 43 Crown Circle, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18505
Wellness At Your Doorstep

April 11, 2023 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM at Skyview Park Apartments

Get Free Covid Vaccine, Covid test kits, and Narcan Kits.

Sign up for Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors.

Zoning Hearing Board
2023-04-12 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-05-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Council Chambers
The Zoning Hearing Board will be held at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers.

Anxiety and its Remedies
2023-04-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
Virtual event: April 12, 2023 at 6:00 PM Contact Joanna at 862-210-0029 or email joannavt@naminepa.org to get the zoom link

Lackawanna College Spring Bazaar
2023-04-15 10:00 - 18:00
Spring Bazaar event for new students

6th Annual Buy Local Spring Fling Marketplace
2023-04-16 11:00 - 16:00 | Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, 420 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pa, 18503
65+ Vendors, Artists, Crafters, and Wineries spanning four floors of the historic Scranton Cultural Center.

PanCAN PurpleStride
2023-04-29 08:00 - 12:00 | Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive Street Trailhead
PurpleStride is a family-friendly walk to raise awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer.

Pine Brook Family Arts Festival
2023-04-29 12:00 - 16:00 | John Adams Elementary School Playground, 927 Capouse Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States
The 2nd Annual Pine Brook Family Arts Festival will take place at John Adams Elementary.

Hosting over 20 free kid-friendly arts & crafts, 2 food vendors (additional cost), and music!

FREE ADMISSION!

Lackawanna College Spring Fling
2023-05-05 08:00 - 17:00
“Getting to know you” event for next year’s students.

First Friday – Heart to Art
2023-05-05 17:00 - 20:00
There will be an art exhibition to celebrate the life of Judy Ushock / Heart to Art and AFFA Gallery. There will also be food and beverages.

Electronics Recycling Day
2023-05-06 09:00 - 14:00 | Scranton High School, 63 Mike Munchak Way, Scranton
Items that can be recycled FREE of charge are listed below:Desktop Computers (Fee for Monitors) DVD Players & VCRs, Keyboards & Mice GamingSystems Printers/Fax Machines String Christmas Lights Cables & Cords Microwaves &Small Appliances Cell Phones & Laptop Batteries Metal Items & Water Heaters LaptopsExercise Equipment UPS Battery Backups Car Batteries (sealed lead acid) Toner & InkCartridges Bed Frames & Rain spouting Audio Visual Equipment Filing CabinetsTelephones & Cell Phones* *Please Remove Cell Phone Batteries

Items that are recycled for a fee:Washers & Dryers $20.00 Stoves $20.00 Air Conditioners–$25.00 Dehumidifiers –$25.00Dishwashers–$20.00 Refrigerators –$35.00 Computer Monitors $20.00 Floor Freezers –$35.00Televisions under 42”–$40.00 ALL Types of TVs (in a wooden cabinet, Projection, Over 42”,TV Tubes (Broken TVs”) $58.00Floor Copiers –$20.00 Console Stereos (in cabinet) $35.00Water Coolers & Dorm Fridge–$25 .0 0Destruction Services for a Fee: Hard Drive Destruction (offsite)–$10 per driveIncludes a Certificate of Destruction Document Destruction (offsite)$10 per standard paper size box, Includes a Certificate of Destruction

Cash or Checks ONLY***Please Make Checks Payable to Responsible RecyclingServices or RRS

Baby & Children’s Pantry Wish List
2023-05-06 10:00 - 2023-05-07 15:00 | Nay Aug Park Community Room, C935+4J Scranton, Pennsylvania
Nay Aug Park Collection

Diaper Sizes: 4, 5 & 6 Pull-Ups: 3T-4T & 4T-5T Baby Bath Towels & Washcloths New Baby BottlesBaby WashBaby Lotion Diaper Bags Bibs PacifiersBaby Formula: Similac Advance & Sensitive Baby Food: Fruits & Vegetables

No clothing is being accepted at this time.

Drop off is at the Community Room (old concession stand)

Enter Nay Aug from Olive St.

Baby Pantry Wishlist

The Office 5k
2023-05-06 13:00 - 16:00 | 500 Block of Linden Street
A road race past sites in Scranton that are featured in the Office

Scranton Parking Authority
2023-05-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Council Chambers
The SPA meeting will be held at 6pm in Second Floor, Council Chambers, City Hall.
