Scranton City Council Public Meeting 6:30pm
Scranton City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor
340 N Washington Ave, Scranton, PA 18503
Phone: (570) 348-4100
SCRANTON CITY COUNCIL
Gerald Smurl… moreNews
Scranton City Council Public Meeting 6-17-25
Scranton City Council Public Meeting 6:30pm
Scranton City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor
340 N Washington Ave, Scranton, PA 18503
Phone: (570) 348-4100
SCRANTON CITY COUNCIL
Gerald Smurl… moreMost offices closed for Juneteenth holiday
Many government offices and services are closed Thursday in observance of Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. Lackawanna County and Scranton offices are closed including the Lackawanna County Government Center, the… more
Pickup crashes into bank in Scranton
A pickup crashed into a bank in South Scranton on Tuesday morning. The vehicle hit the Penn East Federal Credit Union building in the 700 block of Davis Street, Assistant Fire Chief Bob Zoltewicz said. No one in the vehicle or bank was hurt,… more
Camelbeach Outdoor Waterpark to open Wednesday
POCONO TWP. — Camelbeach Outdoor Waterpark will open for the season Wednesday, Camelback Resort officials announced in a news release. Following a soft opening Wednesday at 11 a.m., a grand opening for the 27th season will be held Thursday through… more
Scranton firefighters get screened for esophageal cancer
SCRANTON — Diagnosed last June with esophageal cancer, Scranton Fire Department Lt. Kelly Hopkins died from disease in March at age 63. On Tuesday, Scranton firefighters, both active and retired, for the first time began taking advantage of… more
Group against ICE lease mobilizes outside Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority building
FORTY FORT — A group of activists on Tuesday announced the formation of a new immigrant rights coalition for the region following two recent workplace raids — in Exeter and Honesdale — by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that resulted in… more
Keystone Mission to close 2 homeless shelters in Wilkes-Barre, Scranton
Two of Keystone Mission's three homeless shelters in Wilkes-Barre and Scranton will close their doors sometime in the next four to five weeks, and the 75% of the staff will be laid off.
Lawsuit alleges Luzerne County duped into diverting $581K in opioid funds
A group of conspirators schemed to deceive Luzerne County officials into redirecting $581,037 in opioid settlement funds, according to a lawsuit filed in county court.
Police: Scranton woman threatens neighbors, curses at police
A Scranton woman threatened her neighbor with a knife and when police arrived she yelled and cursed at them, according to a criminal complaint. Jenna Muldoon, 36, of 523 Taylor Ave., Room 6, faces charges of making terroristic threats and disorderly… more
PA Route 6 guide and map
Pennsylvania’s Route 6“One of America’s most scenic drives….” (National Geographic)“Pennsylvania’s Best Touring Route!” (Harley-Davidson)US Route 6 in Pennsylvania is the heart of the American Dream. This magical and tranquil highway along the… more
PA’s new ‘Let Freedom Ring’ license plates are available. Here’s how to get one
Pennsylvania's new “Let Freedom Ring” license plate is available to order ahead of the 250th anniversary of the United States that will be celebrated in 2026.
Rite Aid to close more stores in Northeast Pennsylvania
Pharmacy giant Rite Aid plans to close multiple locations in Northeast Pennsylvania as it undergoes a second bankruptcy. The company disclosed the shutdowns in separate court filings on June 6 and on Friday. The stores slated for closure include… more
Carbondale couple buys St. Michael’s Church for apartments, preservation
Matthew and DeAnna Spott had their children baptized at the former St. Michael’s Church in Simpson, and now, the Carbondale couple wants to preserve the century-old church while repurposing it for apartments. “It’s the church that my in-laws and my… more
Bob Bolus sues Scranton to get LGBTQ+ pride flag removed from City Hall
SCRANTON — Bob Bolus refiled a lawsuit to get the pride flag, which is a symbol of support for LGBTQ+ people and inclusivity, removed from Scranton City Hall and barred from display at all government buildings in Lackawanna County. The city… more
Dalton man charged with murder after shooting co-worker at Lowe’s
A Dalton man who admitted shooting a co-worker at Lowe’s Home Improvement in Scranton early Saturday morning now faces first- and third-degree murder charges, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday. Police originally charged Christopher… more
Phish tribute coming to F.M. Kirby Center
Reprise, a Phish tribute band, will play the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts’ Chandelier Hall in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 10. The act recreates iconic Phish shows, according to a news release. A presale for Kirby Center members begins Tuesday… more
Lackawanna County Court Notes, June 17, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Juliya Venus Arianna Drake, Clarks Summit, and Nicholas James Ross, Fell Twp. Savannah Mary Lloyd and David Joseph Chromey II, both of Drums. Austin Joseph Phillips and Brittany Ann Tuttle, both of Mayfield. Marie Violette… more
Public meeting in Clarks Summit aims to make Abingtons streets safer
Residents are invited to offer input on ways to make roads in the Abingtons safer. The nonprofit Valley in Motion will conduct a public outreach meeting Thursday at 6 p.m. at The Gathering Place in Clarks Summit. It is part of Lackawanna County’s “… more
Scranton honors late John Hart, Steamtown National Historic Site proponent
SCRANTON — The city plans to honor the late John M. Hart Jr,, who was a leading proponent of Steamtown National Historic Site, by dedicating Cliff Street at the park in his memory. Council on June 10 unanimously introduced a resolution to… more
Scranton man faces felony charges for cocaine sale
A Scranton man who sold cocaine to a confidential informant faces felony charges, investigators said. Earlier this month, Lackawanna County detectives and the Pennsylvania State Police Troop R Vice Unit conducted a controlled purchase of crack… more
Lackawanna County Prison to house Susquehanna County inmates
The Lackawanna County Prison will house Susquehanna County inmates under an agreement commissioners recently approved following the Susquehanna County Correctional Facility’s closure earlier this year. Lackawanna County will be compensated at a rate… more
Clipboard, June 17, 2025
Dickson City Neighborhood watch: Dickson City Neighborhood Watch meeting, Wednesday, 7 p.m., Dickson City Municipal Building, 901 Enterprise St.; guest speakers will be William Bilinski, Dickson City chief of police, and Christopher J. Szewczyk,… more
Stevens & Lee Fact Sheets: Information on ICE
Immigration Enforcement at Businesses/EmployersUS Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) is a law enforcement arm of the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”). In preparation for potential immigration enforcement by ICE at businesses/… more
Banking on books: Indie shops popping up in Scranton
SCRANTON — Brigid Lawrence enjoyed trips to Anthology Books in the city and aims to provide a similar experience through her new business — Friendly Alien Books. Lawrence, who considers herself a lifelong reader, held a grand opening for the shop at… more