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Scranton Awards Nearly $350,000 in ARPA Grants for Local Arts Groups

The City of Scranton awarded a total of $346,417 in grants for 19 visual and performing artists and arts organizations on Tuesday, Sept....

September 18, 2024

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Scranton Recognizes Anniversary of September 2023 Flood with Project Update

The City of Scranton awarded a total of $408,092 directly to residents recovering from flooding in Keyser Valley and North Scranton one...

September 9, 2024

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Scranton Helping Others ‘Beat The Heat,’ Encourages Wellness Checks

As severe weather batters the City of Scranton, residents are reminded of ways to check in on neighbors and, later this week, help others...

July 16, 2024

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PUC Approves PAWC Water Sewer Rate Increases

In its public meeting today, July 11, 2024, the Pennsylvania Utility Commission (PUC) approved modified water and sewer rate hikes...

July 11, 2024

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Scranton Makes Progress on Multiple Stormwater Projects

Spurred by recent conditional support from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Scranton officials announced updates on multiple...

July 8, 2024

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City, School District Officials Partner to Celebrate Arbor Day at West Scranton High School

Officials from the City of Scranton and the Scranton School District gathered today, Friday, April 26, 2024, at the interior courtyard of...

April 29, 2024

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Scranton Opening New ARPA Arts Community Grants

The City of Scranton will offer $500,000 total in grants to artists and art organizations through a new application announced Thursday,...

February 29, 2024

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White House officials join Scranton ARPA small business grant announcement 

Senior White House officials brought their “Investing in America” tour to Scranton on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, to witness the City’s...

February 27, 2024

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President Biden Announces Key Appointments to Boards and Commissions

WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden announced his intent to appoint the following individuals as members of the Advisory Committee for...

February 23, 2024

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From the Desk of Mayor Cognetti: Nurturing Community Solutions to Prevent Violence in Scranton

There is no denying that the last month in Scranton has been difficult. It’s important that our residents know how devoted our...

February 20, 2024

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