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Chili’s new ‘Scranton Branch’ preps for April 7 opening
Chili’s Grill & Bar is scheduled to open Monday at 3905 Commerce Blvd. in Dickson City in a newly constructed building at the site of what was most recently an Uno Pizzeria & Grill. The Texas-based casual dining chain’s first Lackawanna… more
Taylor police: Man refuses traffic stop, tries to flee on foot
TAYLOR — A Scranton man initially refused to stop for police when they spotted him driving on South Main Street in Taylor on Tuesday, police say. Once in custody, he allegedly attempted to flee on foot. Michael Coyne, 28, of 1258 Watson St., is… more
Primo Hoagies coming to PNC Field
MOOSIC — Fans looking for an alternative to a hot dog will have another dining option at PNC Field this spring and summer. Primo Hoagies plans to open a location at the ballpark along Montage Mountain Road with the home opener for the Scranton/… more
Lackawanna County Court Notes April 4, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Georisell Vazquez-Soto and John Joseph Stankiewicz, both of Scranton. Ashley Brianna Velasquez and Nathaniel Vaughn Tutton, both of Wyoming. PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS SP Capital LLC, Scranton, to TD Realty Holdings LLC, Scranton; a… more
Selemba remembered as ‘true-blue Invader’
If there was a youth sporting event in West Scranton, Tommy Selemba was there. He was president of the West Scranton Little League and the Junior Invaders football program. He helped revive West’s American Legion Post 920 baseball team and was an… more
Fire crews battle early morning blaze in Carbondale Twp.
CARBONDALE TWP. — Fire crews from multiple departments rushed to a two-alarm blaze in Childs early Thursday morning. The fire was originally called in as a porch fire at 115 Main St., but firefighters soon learned several people were trapped on a… more
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Ranked among the Top 10 master's universities in the North for more than 30 years, The University of Scranton offers 40+ graduate programs.Dunmore Easter egg hunt committee
Committee members of the Dunmore Lions Club, Dunmore Rotary, Dunmore Police Department and Dunmore Fire Department met recently for the upcoming Easter egg hunt scheduled for April 19 at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Playground, Hill and Cooney streets,… more
24th annual O’Malley Easter Party planned
The O’Malley family will host their 24th annual free drive-through Easter party April 13 from 1-3 p.m. at McDade Park. The party will include chocolate bunnies, jellybeans, Goodfellas pizza, a McDonald’s cheeseburger and french fry coupon from the… more
Public questions Dunmore School Board about school police officers
DUNMORE — Residents voiced questions and concerns Wednesday night about how law enforcement will keep the Dunmore School District safe as district officials work to establish a school police force. More than 20 people attended the school board… more
Candidate for Scranton City Council remains in race despite conflict claims
An attorney from Pittston-based law firm Joyce, Carmody & Moran last month sent a letter to NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania asking if its employee, Todd Pousley, would resign from his job if he won election to Scranton City Council,… more
Carbondale man used racial slurs, pushed officers, police say
CARBONDALE — A Carbondale man is accused of pushing and shoving officers as they attempted to take him into custody Saturday. Ryan Kundla, 29, of 26 Wyoming St., Carbondale, repeatedly threatened his neighbors and directed racial slurs at them,… more
Johnson College opens addition to building housing HVAC, electrical construction programs
SCRANTON — A new space at Johnson College will give students room for hands-on experience on electrical and heating and air conditioning equipment that will prepare them for careers outside the classroom. Officials at the college in North Scranton… more
Scranton Tomorrow urges customers to ‘hop’ around downtown
Scranton Tomorrow aims to help local retailers thrive this spring through its Hop Around Downtown initiative. The nonprofit community and economic development organization — which also organizes Deck the Downtown during the Christmas season — hopes… more
Lackawanna County Court Notes April 3, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Katrina Natasha LaRusso and Jesse John Kurilla, both of Olyphant. Jazline Centeno and Sherod Matthew Cooper, both of Scranton. Nanci Dobson and Edward Leo Martin III, both of South Abington Twp. Jose Davila and Vicente Dinally… more
Scranton Opens 2025 Community Center Grant Applications Through April 29
SCRANTON, PA. – Mayor Paige G. Cognetti announced today, April 2, 2025, the opening of applications for a total of $30,000 in grants available to nonprofit community centers located within …
Applications Open for Scranton 2025 Veterans’ Grant Through April 29
SCRANTON, PA. – Mayor Paige G. Cognetti announced that a total of $100,000 in grants are available to nonprofit organizations located within the City of Scranton that serve veterans and …
Pothole Reporter Dashboard
The City of Scranton’s pothole reporter, www.scrantonpotholes.com, was launched in late May 2024, giving our residents and other drivers the ability to report poor road conditions to our Department of Public …
Scranton City Council Public Mtg 4-1-25
Scranton City Council April 1 2025 6:30pm
Gerald Smurl - President - Rules
Mark McAndrew - Vice President - Public Safety
Dr. Jessica Rothchild - Community Development
William King -… more