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Winni Lin, Riverside Jr./Sr. High School Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of and why? A: My friend and I organized a volleyball fundraiser tournament that benefited a newborn in our community suffering from a medical condition. We realized… more

Scranton received five bids for a proposed project to build a cricket pitch at Chic Feldman Field in Pine Brook, with a Monroe County firm submitting the lowest of the five, city Controller John Murray said and video of the bid opening shows. The… more

The 2024-2025 St. Clare/St. Paul basketball cheerleaders are, from left, front row: Molly Goodwin, Sophia DeNaples, Annie Butler, Maylee Moran, Liza Beistline, Katie Doherty, Mary Maloney and Caroline Buck. Back row: Coaches Mya Maus and Linelle… more

Incumbents largely prevailed in contested municipal races throughout Lackawanna County on Tuesday, though Throop’s mayor, Jessup’s council president and an Olyphant councilman all lost their bids to secure party nominations for new terms, according… more

In Tuesday's crowded Democratic primary election with six candidates for three Scranton City Council nominations, voters selected Patrick Flynn, Sean McAndrew and incumbent Councilman Tom Schuster to advance to the general election.

Incumbent Democratic Scranton Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti trounced challenger Bob Sheridan in Tuesday's primary election, according to unofficial results. On the Republican side, accounting executive Patricia Beynon defeated business owner Lynn… more

With some early results in and vote counting ongoing, incumbent Scranton School Board Vice President Danielle Chesek leads the field of candidates in both the Democratic and Republican primaries for Scranton school director, unofficial election… more

Voters hit the polls in Tuesday’s primary election. There are several seats at stake throughout the county and the region. You can follow along with the Lackawanna County vote counting and see returns here. You can also see Luzerne County voting… more

Rockers Alice and Sheryl Cooper, along with their band, crew and manager David Davidian, had dinner Monday night at A’Tera 519 in Downtown Scranton in honor of Sheryl’s birthday. Alice Cooper and his band is scheduled to play at the Mohegan Arena at… more

Carpenters Legacy, a tribute to the 1970s sister-and-brother act, will play the Theater at North, Scranton, on Saturday, July 26, at 7 p.m. The Las Vegas production recreates the Carpenters’ live performances, featuring hits such as “We’ve Only Just… more

Tuesday is election day, when Democratic and Republican voters in Scranton and across Lackawanna County get to decide which mayoral, city and borough council, township supervisor, school board and other candidates will win party nominations to… more

Over the next few weeks, The Times-Tribune is honored to present the profiles of each member of the Scholastic Superstars Class of 2025. These outstanding students were nominated by their schools and chosen by a panel of local officials. Stephanie… more

SCRANTON – An idea a decade ago for a memorial to honor the hundreds of Scranton veterans who died in wars resulted five years later in the Scranton Veterans Memorial Park at Scranton High School. The city this year gave the memorial park a $5,000… more

The Mary, Mother of God Parish is giving out 1,000-plus books to children in Scranton after parishioners donated the reading material during Lent. The North Scranton parish at 316 William St. held a “Books are a Blessing” book drive through its… more

A Scranton man cut a woman with a kitchen knife Saturday during an altercation in the city, police charge. Officers responded to the 1300 block of Schlager Street around 5:54 p.m. for a report of a physical domestic incident between a man and woman… more

SCRANTON, PA. – Mayor Paige G. Cognetti celebrated $100,000 in grant awards for veterans’ services to eight organizations on Mon., May 19, 2025. Grants are funded through the City’s 2025 …

2025 Lackawanna County CDBG Program Kick-Off Meeting and Public Hearing for Non-Entitlement Communities

A Hazleton man stole a handgun from a truck in Scranton, police charge. Officers responded to the 1000 block of Corbett Avenue on Saturday at 4:21 a.m. for a report of a male suspect going through vehicles, police said. A woman told officers a man… more

MARRIAGE LICENSES Wenyi Shao and Abhijay Kedar Mudigonda, both of Scranton. Daphne Aillen Maeso Silva, Scranton, and Edwin David Cantarero, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Taylor Shaye Hedden and William James Polley, both of Lake Ariel. Kristen Ann Kukol and… more

A Scranton man whose dogs police say injured a man in the city Friday evening faces charges. Officers responded to the 1500 block of Linden Street at 7:41 p.m. for the report of a man being attacked by two loose dogs, police said. Once on scene,… more

DICKSON CITY — A seasoned restaurateur recently launched his latest venture in the culinary industry. After operating 570 Ramen with his wife, Michelle, in the spot directly next door for 6½ years, Vinny Lam relished the opportunity to move into the… more

Last week, the Roba family selected a Turkish company to build a gondola Ferris wheel and ship it to their operations at Lakeland Orchard & Cidery in Scott Twp. On Feb. 24, Scott Twp.’s Zoning Board heard a variance request for a 100-foot tall… more

Scranton High School’s athletic department recently conducted the 12th annual Donald J. Wolff Freshman Basketball Tournament. Proceeds were donated to the St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen. At a check presentation of $850 are, from left: Tim Wolff,… more

The Lackawanna County Men’s and Ladies’ Ancient Order of Hibernians recently gathered to celebrate the Feast of St. Brigid of Ireland. The Rev. Richard Fox celebrated the Eucharistic Liturgy at St. Patrick’s Parish in West Scranton. Front row from… more