Scranton City Council Public Meeting
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 6-3-25
Scranton City Council Public Meeting
Scranton City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor
340 N Washington Ave, Scranton, PA 18503
Phone: (570) 348-4100
SCRANTON CITY COUNCIL
Gerald Smurl,… moreScranton woman gets bus stop hut installed near Hill Section hospital
After seeing people waiting in all kinds of weather for a bus on her street corner across from Geisinger Community Medical Center in the Hill Section, Doris Koloski advocated to get a bus stop shelter put there.
Carbondale revamping Hometown Heroes, honoring city students’ patriotism
Carbondale is honoring its veterans. The city is in the midst of overhauling its Hometown Heroes Banner Program, retiring weathered banners for more than 60 veterans, said program administrator Michelle Poyer. On Tuesday, Poyer and Mayor Michele… more
Three UPS Store franchises to close in Northeast Pennsylvania
Three UPS Store franchises in Northeast Pennsylvania — locations in Dallas, Dickson City and Honesdale — are slated to soon close, the owner confirmed Tuesday. Longtime franchise owner Dave McQueen confirmed the popular package shipping stores are… more
2024 Pennsylvania American Water Quality Reports
Pennsylvania American Water released their 2024 water quality reports. Reports for several reservoirs are attached. For more reports, go this website: https://www.amwater.com/paaw/wqreports
Scranton Housing Authority 6-2-25
Affordable housing for eligible individuals and families.
The Scranton Housing Authority will assist individuals and families as they strive to achieve self-sufficiency and improve the quality… moreNew splash pad opens at South Abington Park
People of all ages will be able to beat the heat this summer at a new splash pad at South Abington Park. The splash pad, which opened to the public the weekend of Memorial Day, includes new piping, equipment, a water holding tank, shade and spray… more
Scranton woman’s body pulled from Susquehanna River near Danville
A body recovered from the Susquehanna River on Sunday was identified as a Scranton woman and police are trying to piece together how she died. Katrine Marie Sequine, 42, was found near the boat launch on River Drive in Mahoning Township, near… more
Scrantastic Spectacular celebration, fireworks set for July 3
The annual Scrantastic Spectacular celebration featuring a highly popular professional fireworks display is returning to downtown Scranton July 3, bringing a pomp of patriotism to Courthouse Square on the eve of Independence Day. Also featuring food… more
Wingstop to open first Lackawanna County location in Green Ridge Plaza
SCRANTON Wingstop – a national chain restaurant specializing in chicken wings and tenders – plans to open its first location in Lackawanna County this month. The new eatery at 1600 Nay Aug Ave., Suite 16, will open Monday, store officials said. The… more
Austin Shramko, Riverside Junior-Senior High School
Austin Shramko, Riverside Junior/Senior High School Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of and why? A: I’m most proud of my academic accomplishments. Being able to multitask a rigorous schedule at my high school along with an accounting… more
Scranton UNICO adds another member
The Scranton Chapter of UNICO National added another new member to its rolls at the recent meeting in the Victor Alfieri Club. From left: Mary Mararra, membership director; Mike Linko, chapter president; JoAnn Verduce, sponsor; Thelma Connor, newest… more
Lackawanna County Court Notes, June 3, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Lillian Rhoda McKenzie and Janay Shawanda Ward, both of Scranton. Sheyla Maribel Paredes, New York City, and Luis Roberto Arroyo, Mesa, Ariz. Kaitlyn Dorothy Davies and Matthew Martin Grippo, both of Scranton. PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS… more
Scranton man among 5 Pa. residents suing DraftKings, lawsuit alleges company exploits gambling addictions
A Scranton man is among five Pennsylvania residents suing DraftKings, alleging the company is engaged in deceptive business practices and targets gambling addicts.
Lackawanna County eyes grant for countywide stormwater management study
Lackawanna County hopes to enlist all 40 of its municipalities to back an application for a state grant to study the possibility of creating a countywide stormwater management plan. So far, nine municipalities — Vandling, Carbondale, Mayfield,… more
Cool, wet May transitions into brighter, warmer June
Holy Cross and Tri-Valley fans follow the ball as it pops into the air during the PIAA Class 1A first-round game at the University of Scranton’s Magis Field on Monday. This week’s weather is providing an abrupt turnaround from what was by all… more
Lane restrictions slated for I-81 in Lackawanna County
DUNMORE — Lane restrictions for paving and guardrail work will be in place this week on Interstate 81 northbound and southbound in Lackawanna County, officials from the state Department of Transportation announced Monday. Drivers will encounter… more
Keystone College completes merger with Washington, D.C., nonprofit
Keystone College will merge with a nonprofit aimed at boosting higher education, a move officials at the financially struggling institution touted as a positive development. College officials announced Monday the merger transaction with the… more
Thriving arts in Carbondale: Annual interactive art walk returns to city
Arts will once again thrive in Carbondale this weekend. The seventh annual Arts THRIVE interactive art festival will return to the city Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., bringing more than two dozen artists and vendors to Memorial Park, across the… more
Large sinkhole opens up in Dunmore backyard
Residents in a Dunmore neighborhood were briefly evacuated Sunday afternoon after a sinkhole opened up in the borough. Crews responded to 1402 College Ave. around 3:25 p.m. after a caller reported an “80-foot deep” sinkhole opened up in his backyard… more
Lackawanna County attorney disbarred
The state Supreme Court has disbarred a Lackawanna County attorney. John T. O’Malley was disbarred on consent from the state bar, effective July 2, according to the court order issued Monday. The decision was made upon consideration of a verified… more
