Wine under the Waves
2023-01-21 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den, 300 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania
An evening of wine, food, and fun as the Aquarium takes over the center court of the Marketplace at Steamtown. Sample a variety of wine, alcohol, and food from several local businesses, enjoy live music, and stroll through the Aquarium & Reptile Den during this adult-only event.

*POSTPONED* Zoning Hearing Board
2023-01-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Council Chambers
The January 2023 meeting of the Zoning Hearing Board has been postponed until next month’s meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 at 6pm.

City Planning Commission
2023-01-26 18:00 - 21:00, 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

4th Annual Pan-African Flag Raising with the Black Scranton Project
2023-02-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Scranton City Hall, 340 N Washington Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, United States

Scranton Parking Authority
2023-02-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Governor’s Room, 340 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, United States
The SPA meeting will be held at 6pm in Second Floor, Governor’s Room, City Hall.

Zoning Hearing Board
2023-02-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Council Chambers
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, FEBRUARY 8, 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. 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)

2. Electric City Development LLC seeks variance for the development of a 24-unit apartment building and for a reduction in required parking from 1.5 to 1 space per unit at 315 Popular St. C-G zone.

3. 722 Cherry St LLC seeks variance to add 5th unit to 722 Cherry St. R-1A Zone.

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

5. Rosalind Davis seeks variance to add additional driveways on left and right side of home in addition to existing driveway. 1424 Rundle St. R-1A Zone.

6. Meike Lengkey seeks variance to establish a nail salon at 303 William St. R-2 Zone.

7. Binal Patel seeks variance to covert single-family home to 3-unit home at 622 Quincy 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 570-348-4280 or by email at dking@scrantonpa.gov.

Shawn Walsh, Chairman, Scranton Zoning Hearing Board

Public Participation Welcome.

Historical Architectural Review Board
2023-02-09 17:30 - 20:30 | Council Chambers
The Historical Architectural Review Board of the City of Scranton has scheduled a regular meeting regarding the Certificate of Appropriateness for the following buildings located at:

203-207 N. Washington Ave.- Dustin Lavigne- Painting;

315 -331 Franklin Ave.- Kevin McDonough, MacSigns- Signage;

413-415 Biden St, 200 Wyoming Ave. – Emily Fischetti, HC Architects- Friendship House- Alteration, Restoration, Renovation;

514-516-518 Lackawanna Ave.- Ken Ruby, HC Architects- Francis J. Dubas- Alteration, Restoration, Renovation.

The meeting will be held on February 9, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall, Second Floor and will be broadcasted via ECTV and YouTube. Public is welcome to attend, face masks are recommended.

Shiver by the River #2
2023-02-11 10:00 - 13:00 | 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.

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 | 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 | 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.
