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Actors Circle, “It’s Curtains for You” present mid-July show
Actors Circle and “It’s Curtains for You” will present “Gutenberg! The Musical” by Anthony King and Scott Brown at Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road, Scranton, on July 17, 18, 19 and 20. Times are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.,… more
VFW Post 25 officers
VFW Post 25’s elected post officers are, standing, from left: Tom Baux, post chaplain; Frank Baux, post adjutant; Jim Wassmuth, two-year trustee; Vince Carden, senior vice commander; Mike Rock, commander; Joe Price, past commander; Jeff Wothe, judge… more
Developer looks to build 30-plus data centers in North Pocono
As data center projects begin to proliferate through Northeast Pennsylvania, a developer proposes constructing a nearly three-dozen-building data center campus in Clifton and Covington townships, challenging the validity of Clifton’s data center… more
Scrantastic Spectacular celebration July 3 2025
7-3-25: Lackawanna County Courthouse Square,
4-10 p.m., fireworks 9:30.
a special live performance by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic, delivering a powerful soundtrack to… moreDeveloper sells building in 300 block of Adams in downtown
SCRANTON — Developer Charles Jefferson sold a vacant building in the 300 block of Adams Avenue to local restaurateur Benny Dzurlic, Jefferson said Tuesday. Scranton-Adams 318 LLC of Allentown sold the building at 318-320 Adams Ave. to Grille… more
Downtown Scranton businesses oppose change to metered parking on Saturdays
The city hopes to reach a compromise with parking-system bondholders to keep downtown street parking free on Saturdays, under a restructuring of debt that would avoid a default, Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti said Wednesday.
Lackawanna County Court Notes, July 10, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Paisley Rose Jones, Scranton, and Francis Henry Sandly Jr., Clarks Summit. Jenna Elizabeth Loomis, Peckville, and Noah James Voglino, Archbald. Emily Jordan Reber, Moosic, and Christopher Martin McGlynn, Pittston. PROPERTY… more
West Scranton woman accused of attacking ex-boyfriend
A West Scranton woman tried to stab her ex-boyfriend in the chest July 2 after an argument, police charge. After a night out, Kyra Jean Hodgins and Michael Sobolewski returned to Hodgins’ residence at about 11 p.m., according to a criminal complaint… more
Scranton man accused of gun threats at Sheetz lot in Taylor
A Scranton man followed another vehicle to Sheetz in Taylor and threatened a passenger with a gun after driving erratically on Main Street. Barshawn Campbell, 29, is charged with assault and making terroristic threats. According to the criminal… more
Plans chug along for Scranton-NY rail service
"Scranton, Mount Pocono, East Stroudsburg," Larry Malski, said calling out stops like a conductor on a train crossing from Pennsylvania into New Jersey. "Blairstown, Dover, Morristown, Newark and then Penn Station."
Road in Moscow to be closed for over a month for construction work
Church Street in Moscow will close from July 12 to the end of August for construction.MOSCOW, Pa. — A Lackawanna County road is expected to be closed for more than a month due to construction work.Church Street, also known as Route 690, in Moscow,… more
Meuser won’t run for governor despite Trump endorsement
Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser of Dallas announced he will not enter the race to challenge Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro next year and instead will remain in Congress to push for the agenda of President Donald Trump.
New Dollar General store opens in Covington Twp.
COVINGTON TWP. — A new Dollar General store recently opened at 872 Drinker Turnpike, company officials announced Monday. A grand opening event will be held Saturday, starting at 8 a.m., with the first 50 customers receiving a $10 complimentary… more
Lackawanna County Landbank 7-9-25
Wednesday, July 9 2025
Lackawanna County Land Bank
123 Wyoming Avenue, 5th Floor. Scranton, PA 18503
Office: 570-963-6830
The purpose of the Lackawanna County Land Bank is to use… moreWages for low paid home care workers in Pa. could rise. Is it enough?
The proposal from Gov. Josh Shapiro would add $21 million to the budget for certain home care workers. But advocates say much more is needed before Pa. pay is competitive.
McDade splash pad to remain closed this week pending pump repair
McDade Park’s splash pad will remain closed for at least the rest of the week pending a pump repair project, Lackawanna County Parks and Recreation Director Paul Bechtel said. The county, which owns McDade Park and its recently renovated pool/splash… more
Clipboard, July 10, 2025
Clifford Twp. Annual picnic: Clifford Twp. Volunteer Fire Company’s 77th annual picnic, July 24-26, 5 p.m., Route 106, featuring food, excitement and fun, and fireworks, as well as chain saw wood carver Kevin Treat, Saturday, 8 p.m. The… more
Downtown Scranton July 8 2025
Flight around downtown Scranton - Scranton City Hall, The Office Mural , 108 N. Washingtion Ave. , the Renaissance at 500 Lackawanna Avenue Block .Clipboard, July 9, 2025
Lackawanna County First Friday trolley event: Electric City Trolley Museum, 300 Cliff St., Scranton, First Friday event, 5-8:30 p.m., includes work by four local artists, refreshments and music. Free. No reservations required. Special 4 p.m. ride… more
Post 6082 pigs in a blanket dinner
Shopa Davey VFW Post 6082, 123 Electric St., Peckville, will hold a pigs in a blanket dinner July 20 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., eat in or takeout available. Tickets are $14/dinner. Raffle tickets available for purchase. Tickets can also be purchased on… more
Briggs Farm Blues Festival begins Thursday with more than 20 acts
The 28th annual Briggs Farm Blues Festival will bring national acts, performers with youthful appeal and a regional favorite to Nescopeck from Thursday through Saturday for Pennsylvania’s largest blues festival. With two stages and more than 20 acts… more
Johnson College receives $15,250 grant from Pleasant Mount Welding Inc.
Johnson College received a $15,250 grant from Pleasant Mount Welding Inc., facilitated by Commonwealth Charitable Management, to support its Industry Fast Track and STEM Outreach programs. From left: Tim Frank, associate director of community… more
Lackawanna County Court Notes, July 9, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Justin Joel Fernandez and Nesbitt Washington Ross, both of Jessup. Karina Brioso Perez and Enyel Miguel Vallejo Rosa, both of Scranton. Jordan Lea Seprosky and Anthony Joseph Gangemi III, both of Scott Twp. PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS… more
Scranton City Council Public Meeting
Scranton City Council Public Meeting
SCRANTON CITY COUNCIL
Gerald Smurl, President - Rules
Mark McAndrew, Vice President - Public Safety
Dr. Jessica Rothchild, Community Development
William… more