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Mayor Cognetti Launches Scranton’s Good Neighbor Program

Program Recognizes Well-Kept Properties, with Assistance from Gerrity’s Supermarket SCRANTON, PA. – Mayor Paige G. Cognetti launched...

August 27, 2025

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Scranton Plans Demolition of Multiple Blighted Properties

SCRANTON, PA. – In Mayor Paige G. Cognetti’s ongoing commitment to improving public safety and fostering increased quality of life...

August 19, 2025

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2026 Capital Budget | As Proposed on August 15, 2025

Pursuant to §904 of the City of Scranton Home Rule Charter, please find attached the proposed2026 City of Scranton Capital Budget (Capital...

August 15, 2025

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American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) | Memo to Council

The City of Scranton received $68.7 million from the federal economic stimulus bill known as the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) In...

August 15, 2025

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Lackawanna Avenue Streetscape Project Bids Open Through Sept. 4

SCRANTON, PA. – The City of Scranton is currently accepting bids through 10 a.m. on Thurs., Sept. 4, for the Lackawanna Avenue...

August 14, 2025

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City of Scranton Opens Pre-Apprenticeship Grant Applications Through August 29 

SCRANTON, PA. – The City of Scranton is announcing a grant opportunity that is available for pre-apprenticeship programs in the building...

August 11, 2025

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Back on the Beat: NPP Program Places Officers on Foot Throughout Scranton

SCRANTON, PA. – On a warm weekday evening this April, Scranton Police Department (SPD) Det. Jill Foley and Det. Melissa Forsette met...

August 11, 2025

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Scranton Civil Service Commission Announces Testing for the Position of Firefighter/EMT

The Scranton Civil Service Commission for the City of Scranton (“Commission”) hereby announces the commencement of testing for the...

July 31, 2025

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Mayor Cognetti Celebrates Weston Park Upgrades

SCRANTON, PA. – Scranton Mayor Paige G. Cognetti celebrated another milestone in the ongoing redevelopment of city parks on Wed., July...

July 30, 2025

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Need Help Removing a Dangerous Tree?

The City of Scranton Dangerous Tree Removal Assistance Program is here to help low-to-moderate income homeowners remove dangerous trees or...

July 18, 2025

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