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‘Road to Warped’ tour set for Scranton theater, needs zoning OK for lot
The show will go on, but maybe only indoors. Entrepreneur Josh Balz, who has The Road to Warped Tour set for June 12-15 at his Ritz Theater at 222 Wyoming Ave. in downtown Scranton, planned on also using a parking lot across the street as an outdoor… more
Lackawanna County Court Notes, May 24, 2025
MARRIAGE LICENSES Savannah Regiene Purdy and Michael Patrick Strouse, both of Scranton. Christine Tomasovitch and Alan Stephen Coolbaugh, both of Old Forge. Trinity To Tran and Tyrone Stefon Franklin, both of Endicott, N.Y. Jonathan Louis Hudzik and… more
Gaughan, county appealing court ruling in vacancy case
Lackawanna County and Democratic Commissioner Bill Gaughan are appealing a county judicial panel’s ruling that the county’s Home Rule Charter controls the process of filling former Democratic Commissioner Matt McGloin’s vacant seat. Gaughan and the… more
New security features aim to secure EBT cards
New security features recently implemented by the Department of Human Services and the Office of State Inspector General are allowing people who receive public benefits to lock their electronic benefit transfer cards when not in use to prevent their… more
Seats for sale at free Party on the Patio
PLAINS TWP. — There is now limited seating available, for $10, at the popular free Party on the Patio concerts at Mohegan Pennsylvania. The Plains Twp. casino is also adding a table game area specifically for the Thursday night concerts. Seating for… more
Lackawanna County film commission to hold open house
SCRANTON — Anyone interested in the local film industry is invited to “network under the stars” with the Lackawanna County Film and Multimedia Commission and industry professionals on Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Circle Drive-In, Dickson City.… more
House passes Bresnahan bill to simplify veterans forms
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation — the Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act — introduced by U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-8, Dallas Twp. The bipartisan bill, which passed by a vote of 386-1, would simplify forms required by the… more
Local electric rates to increase June 1; PUC offers cost-saving tips
With summer fast approaching and new electric generation prices taking effect June 1, there are steps you can take now to lower your electric use and costs.
Fork Over Love appoints executive director
Samantha Berger has been appointed executive director of the nonprofit Fork Over Love.
Riverside Elementary East STEM students
Students from Riverside Elementary East School participated in the 2025 STEM Design Challenge sponsored by NEIU and Johnson College. Students from throughout Northeast Pennsylvania used K’Nex in their designs to try to solve real-world problems. The… more
Declan Moran, Scranton High School
Declan Moran, Scranton High School Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of and why? A: I am most proud of representing my high school at HOBY (Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar), RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards), and Tomorrow’s… more
Carbondale Area School DistrictScranton City Council Public Meeting 5-22-25
Rescheduled Meeting May 22, 2025 6:30pm
Scranton City Hall, Council Chambers 2nd Floor
340 N Washington Ave, Scranton, PA 18503
Phone: (570) 348-4100
SCRANTON CITY COUNCIL
Gerald… moreBasalyga buys building in Scranton next to former Coney Island Lunch
SCRANTON – Developer John Basalyga bought the vacant, former Scranton Hobby Center building downtown at 517 Lackawanna Ave., which adjoins the former Coney Island Lunch building that he bought last year and that recently had the front wall collapse… more
Free museums abound in Pennsylvania. Find the one for you with this guide.
Summer is the season for day trips and exploring new places. But when you’re planning excursions, the costs can quickly add up. Good news for your wallet: This guide includes 29 museums and historic sites across Pennsylvania that you can visit at no… more
Majority of judges rule Home Rule Charter prevails in vacancy fight
The Lackawanna County Home Rule Charter’s process for filling former Commissioner Matt McGloin’s vacant seat supersedes a state rule of judicial administration that would have removed the county Democratic Committee from the replacement process, the… more
Scranton City Council Public Meeting - 5-22-25
May 22, 2025 City Hall , Council Chambers
SCRANTON CITY COUNCIL
Gerald Smurl - President - Rules
Mark McAndrew - Vice President - Public Safety
Dr. Jessica Rothchild - Community… moreLackawanna County Court Notes, May 23, 2025
PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS Philip Taormina, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to Jennifer H. Tong and Walter Thomas Stevenson III, Bernardsville, N.J.; a property at 12 Birch Point Road, Clifton Twp., for $849,900. Mark T. and Mary Jo Sheridan, Scranton, to Matthew… more
‘Flags for the Fallen’ at Marywood University
Marywood University volunteers work on a “Flags for the Fallen” display, which will be finished in time for Memorial Day weekend. Volunteers are placing the flags in the university’s Tree Stadium at North Washington Avenue and Seminary Street in… more
Bresnahan, Meuser vote in support of Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Two local lawmakers voted in support of President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” U.S. Reps. Rob Bresnahan, R-8, of Dallas Twp., and Dan Meuser, R-9, Jackson Twp., voted to usher the multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package through the House… more
Police: Simpson man on ATV blocks path of firetruck, threatens firefighter
A highly intoxicated Fell Twp. man attempted to block the path of a firetruck en route to a fire in a wooded area, according to state police. Christopher Robert Evans, 22, of 504 Main St., Simpson, is facing charges of obstructing emergency services… more
Old Forge School District receives $400,000 solar grant
Old Forge School District officials will look into solar power for the district thanks to funding from a state grant. The district received $400,000 through the Solar for Schools program, state Sen. Marty Flynn, D-22, Dunmore, announced this week.… more
Former bank boss charged with stalking estranged family
The former chief executive of a Pittston-based bank has been charged with stalking his estranged family members by repeatedly attempting to see them despite multiple restraining orders barring him from contact. Thomas Vincent Amico, 71, of Wyoming,… more