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Scranton Police Department Announces Historic Training and Education Partnership with Lackawanna College

SCRANTON, PA. – Scranton Police Chief Thomas Carroll and Lackawanna College Police Academy Director Kevin Mahoney today announced a historic collaboration between the Scranton Police Department (SPD) and Lackawanna College …

April 2, 2026

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ARPA Evaluation Report 2023-2025

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 is a $1.9 trillion federal economic stimulus bill. The City ofScranton received $68.7 million in ARPA funds to respond to the COVID-19 …

April 2, 2026

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Governor Shapiro, Visit PA and Philadelphia Soccer 2026 Announce Three ‘Pennsylvania World Cup Fan Zones’ — Free Public Watch Parties Coming to Pittsburgh, Reading, and Scranton for FIFA World Cup 2026™

Governor Josh Shapiro and VisitPA join with Philadelphia Soccer 2026 to bring the excitement of FIFA World Cup 2026™ to communities across the Commonwealth. Philadelphia, PA (March 26, 2026) – …

March 26, 2026

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Scranton Officials Hopeful as Federal BRIC Grant Program is Reinstated

SCRANTON, PA. – Scranton Mayor Paige G. Cognetti and City officials cautiously celebrated the news this week that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will relaunch a canceled grant program …

March 20, 2026

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