Scranton

Incorporated as a borough in 1856 from Providence Township (now extinct) and named for brothers George and Seldon Scranton, of Connecticut and New Jersey, respectfully, who came to the area in 1840 to smelt iron. In 1866, the City of Scranton was incorporated upon the merging of Scranton Borough with Hyde Park and Providence boroughs and parts of Providence Township. Scranton is known as the "Electric City," and was once referred to as the "Anthracite Capital of the World."

COUNCIL MEETINGS: Held every Tuesday at 6:30 PM, City Council Chambers, Scranton City Hall, 2nd floor 

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS: Held on the 4 th Wednesday of the month, at 6:00 PM, City Council Chambers, Scranton City Hall, 2nd floor