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Scranton Receives an Upgrade in its Investment Rating to “A-” with a Stable Outlook.

SCRANTON, PA. – Following the honor of receiving the Award for Municipal Excellence from the Secretary of the Department of Community and...

January 13, 2026

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Scranton Mayor Paige G. Cognetti Sworn in for Third Time; Touts Successful Reform Agenda, Collaboration, and City’s Bright Future 

SCRANTON, PA. – Mayor Paige G. Cognetti began her third term in office on Mon., January 5, 2026, with an inauguration ceremony held...

January 6, 2026

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Scranton Plans Christmas Tree Pick-up in January

SCRANTON, PA. – Residents in the City of Scranton who need to properly dispose of live Christmas trees can do so for free in the weeks of...

January 5, 2026

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Mayor Cognetti’s Statement on the Passing of Former Mayor Wenzel

“On behalf of the City of Scranton, I extend our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to Mayor David Wenzel’s wife, Janet, to...

November 6, 2025

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City of Scranton Plans Second Electronics Recycling Event of 2025

SCRANTON, PA. – In an ongoing effort to improve recycling services for residents, the City of Scranton will host its second electronics...

November 5, 2025

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‘Heart of Scranton’ Fundraiser Returns as Mayor Cognetti, Scranton Area Foundation, United Way Fight Local Hunger

SCRANTON, PA. – Scranton Mayor Paige G. Cognetti, the Scranton Area Community Foundation (SACF), and the United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne,...

October 29, 2025

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Mayor Cognetti Opens New Weston Field Skate Park

SCRANTON, PA. – Scranton Mayor Paige G. Cognetti officially opened the City’s newest unique park feature with a ribbon cutting at the...

October 28, 2025

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Scranton Seeks Hearing on Proposed PPL Rate Hike

SCRANTON, PA. – Following the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s (PAPUC) vote Thursday to investigate a proposed rate increase by...

October 27, 2025

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Scranton Officials Winterize New Nay Aug Park Pool

SCRANTON, PA. – Mayor Paige G. Cognetti was joined by members of Scranton City Council, the Pennsylvania legislature, and the Scranton...

October 23, 2025

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Scranton Police Department Earns Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Status

Fewer than 200 departments in Pennsylvania have achieved accreditation status. SCRANTON, PA. – The Scranton Police Department (SPD)...

October 23, 2025

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