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City of Scranton Aggregate Pension Fund
The Honorable Mayor and City CouncilCity of ScrantonLackawanna CountyScranton, PA, 18503 We have conducted a compliance audit of the City of Scranton Aggregate Pension Fund for the Period January 1, …
Scranton police: Homeless man resists police, shows signs of drunkenness
SCRANTON — A homeless man found unresponsive in a doorway on Albright Avenue resisted police who tried to assist him, according to a criminal complaint. Michael Carter, 25, is charged with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness… more
Montage Mountain to host summer job fairs
SCRANTON — Montage Mountain will hold hiring events throughout May to help fill out its staff for the summer season. The resort, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, will host the job fairs May 13, May 22 and May 28 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. each day,… more
Republican Debate for Mayor 4-22-25
Republican Primary for Mayor:
Patricia Beynon
Lynn Labrosky
Center for Ethics and Excellence in Public Service - CEEPS
CEEPS hosts the 2025 Scranton Mayoral Primary Candidates for debates… moreDemocratic Debate for Mayor 4-22-25
Democratic Primary for Mayor:
Paige Cognetti
Bob Sheridan
Center for Ethics and Excellence in Public Service - CEEPS
CEEPS hosts the 2025 Scranton Mayoral Primary Candidates for debates… moreJohnson College receives $5,000 from Fidelity Bank
Johnson College received a $5,000 Educational Improvement Tax Credit contribution from Fidelity Bank to support students in the college’s Industry Fast Track Program, a joint partnership with area school districts and the college. The program… more
Northeastern Pennsylvania Healthcare Foundation welcomes new board members
The Northeastern Pennsylvania Healthcare Foundation welcomed new members to its board of directors: C. Catherine Mihalick, JD, CTFA, Michael Elmo Clemente, attorney Terrence R. Nealon Jr., Patrick G. Connors, M.D., and Jason R. Woloski, M.D., FAAFP… more
Scranton City Council Public Mtg 4-22-25
Scranton City Council April 22 2025 6:30pm
Gerald Smurl - President - Rules
Mark McAndrew - Vice President - Public Safety
Dr. Jessica Rothchild - Community Development
William King -… moreScranton City Hall Exterior Renovations Complete
$4.8 million project continues as stained glass repair work continues SCRANTON, PA. – Mayor Paige G. Cognetti, members of her administration and City Council, and project contractors celebrated the end …
Lackawanna County Court Notes, April 23, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Liz Murrias-Baez Waleska and Justin Travis Stephens, both of Scranton. Yashiramary Perez Perez and Luis Alfredo Ortega Lopez, both of Scranton. Natalie Star Cosme and Robenson Ambroise, both of Scranton. Christopher John Bohenek… more
Pope Francis’ love for others, mercy remembered at special Mass in Scranton
SCRANTON — As head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis demonstrated humility, helped others and moved the church forward, qualities people who remembered the late pope at a special Mass on Tuesday said they hope the church’s next leader has. A day… more
Judges hear oral arguments in legal fight over McGloin vacancy
SCRANTON — A panel of senior Lackawanna County judges heard oral arguments Tuesday in the legal battle Democratic Commissioner Bill Gaughan and the county initiated last month seeking to remove the Lackawanna County Democratic Committee from the… more
PHOTOS: Scranton Tomorrow, volunteers team up for Earth Day cleanup
In honor of Earth Day, members of Scranton Tomorrow’s Safe, Clean, Green and Design team hosted a storm drain cleanup in downtown Scranton with volunteers from the Recovery Bank. The group met at Christopher A. Doherty Park on Tuesday morning. Keep… more
Scranton celebrates completion of nearly $4.8 million City Hall restoration
SCRANTON — Officials gathered Tuesday morning on the steps of City Hall to recognize completion of the building’s exterior renovations. Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti said it was a moment the renovation team didn’t want to go unnoticed. “Restoring… more
Clipboard, April 23, 2025
Lackawanna County Louis Vuitton bag raffle: The Lackawanna Blind Association is raffling off a Louis Vuitton Neverfull bag valued at over $2,000. Runner up will win a Louis Vuitton wristlet. Tickets, at $25 per chance, can be purchased by calling… more
PennDOT plans fix of West Market Street bridge in Scranton over Leach Creek
The state Department of Transportation plans to reconstruct in 2027 a West Market Street bridge over Leach Creek at Yard Avenue in Scranton that was damaged by the severe flash flooding of Sept. 9, 2023. PennDOT officials will explain the upcoming… more
Pennsylvania American Water offers customer outreach sessions
Pennsylvania American Water will hold customer outreach sessions in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties to answer questions about water and wastewater services, billing and financial assistance programs. The sessions, held via in-person and virtual… more
Friends of the Scranton Public Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Scranton Public Library will hold a one-day sidewalk book sale in front of the Albright building at 500 Vine St., Scranton, on May 17 from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Hundreds of books — adult, children’s, fiction, nonfiction and audio —… more
Sherry’s Royalettes annual baton twirling recital
Sherry’s Royalettes will conduct their annual baton twirling recital Friday at 6:30 p.m. in Dunmore High School’s gymnasium. The Royalettes are celebrating 45 years of organization, and alumni are invited to participate. Tickets, at $10, are… more
Road to Warped Tour runs through Scranton
The Vans Warped Tour is back and bands from it will rock the Ritz Theater in Scranton and an outdoor venue June 12 to 15. The Vans Warped Tour, an annual tour of up-and-coming and classic punk, emo, hardcore and pop punk music, often stopped in… more
Police: Wanted Scranton man crashes into patrol vehicle
A wanted Scranton man faces additional charges after police said he drove his car into a patrol vehicle during an undercover drug sting in the city Thursday. As members of the Scranton Police Street Crimes Unit, Lackawanna County Detective Drug Unit… more
Shickshinny mom recalls daughter’s surprise encounter with Pope Francis
Taylor Hall and her parents have felt a special connection with Pope Francis over the past six years, and the Shickshinny family was saddened to learn of his death Monday.
Lackawanna County Court Notes, April 22, 2025
PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS Terrace Realty Co., Scranton, to 244 Adams Realty LLC, Old Forge; a property on Adams Avenue, Scranton, for $410,000. Jason A. and Nina M. Wheeland, Covington Twp., to Clarissa and Luke Besong, Covington Twp.; a property at 44… more
N.J. woman faces theft, forgery charges in Dickson City
A Paterson, New Jersey, woman faces identity theft and forgery charges after police said she tried to open a fraudulent account at a Dickson City bank.