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Community pulse
What residents are talking about in Scranton public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Blighted Properties and Code Enforcement
Infrastructure and Governance
Open Records and Legal Proceedings
Blight and Fire Safety
Public Infrastructure and City Administration
Open Meetings and Legal Proceedings
Infrastructure and Municipal Politics
Traffic safety and ATV issues
Public safety
Downtown Water Main Breaks and Infrastructure Aging
Government Transparency and Executive Task Force Oversight
Surveillance Technology and Government Transparency
Code enforcement
Surveillance and Housing
Code Red and Stormwater Grates
Fireworks and Illegal Vehicle Enforcement
Surveillance Technology and ARPA Transfers
Emergency Medical Services
Fireworks and Enforcement
Extreme Heat and Emergency Cooling Plans for Unsheltered Residents
Extreme Heat Protocols and Support for Unsheltered Residents
Traffic Safety and Enforcement for Unauthorized Dirt Bikes and E-Bikes
Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement
International affairs and geopolitics
Blighted property at 421 Colfax Avenue and power outages
Kratom safety and pharmacology
ATVs, e-scooters, and road conditions
Cedar Avenue One-Way Designation
Traffic
Unresolved Pave Cuts and Potholes
City Infrastructure & Community Challenges
Homeless Task Force and Traffic
Homelessness and Support Services
Homelessness and Unsheltered Support Services
Road Maintenance and Pave Cuts
public safety and opioid deaths
Public Safety and Opioid Epidemic
Infrastructure and Public Safety
Animal Control
Public Safety and Infrastructure
Governance and Judicial System
Kratom Regulation and Proposed Bans
federal policies and local issues
Federal and Local Policies
Homelessness and Shelter Resources
Homelessness Services and Shelter Capacity
Ukraine war anniversary and HARB decisions
Police department structure and safety
Municipal Snow Response and Infrastructure Maintenance
South Irving Avenue Parking Restrictions
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Scranton from local and regional media.
North Main Avenue Bridge reopens in Scranton
A ribbon-cutting was held Friday as the North Main Avenue Bridge in Scranton reopened ahead of schedule.
Oct 30, 2026Bresnahan, Cognetti engage in civil discourse in 8th District debate
From the stage to the seats to the hallways, civility prevailed Thursday night as an overflow crowd of spectators and journalists filled WVIA's Jenkins Twp. studios for the 8th District congressional debate between Rep. Rob Bresnahan and Scranton May...
Oct 30, 2026Hankins Dam Pond transformed into Hankins Pond Park in $1.9M renovation
Hankins Dam was once on the chopping block to be demolished. After a years-long process to save the dam, a major rehab and park project has been unveiled.
Oct 28, 2026Nay Aug Park bans e-bikes amid safety concerns
Officials hope the change will keep walkers and riders safe.
Oct 27, 2026Pa. Turnpike hearing on 'Scranton Beltway' revisions to Wyoming Valley interchange set for Wednesday, Oct. 28
The hearing will take place at Pittston Area High School, 5 Stout St., Yatesville on Wednesday. Registration will begin at 4:30 p.m., with plans on display for public viewing. Public testimony is scheduled to be taken from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Oct 26, 2026Airport board chooses longtime engineering director as new executive director
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport Board voted unanimously to appoint director of engineering as the new executive director Stephen Mykulyn.
Oct 22, 2026'It's a little chaotic,' Traffic changes continue in downtown Scranton
Traffic changes are causing some concern and curiosity about the future of traveling through downtown Scranton.
Oct 21, 2026'What our kids deserve': Second transformed schoolyard in Scranton opens to rave reviews from students who designed it
The second of three planned schoolyard transformations in Scranton opened on Tuesday. The space behind Whittier Elementary will be open to the public when school is closed.
Oct 20, 2026Traffic changes coming to Scranton starting Monday
The city will begin a 90-day plan on Monday to transform several intersections to increase traffic flow and protect drivers & pedestrians.
Oct 15, 2026Violent crime falls in Scranton under Mayor Cognetti
Violent crime falls in Scranton under Mayor Cognetti The Pennsylvania Independent
Aug 10, 2026Boil advisory lifted in downtown Scranton
Boil advisory lifted in downtown Scranton WNEP
Jul 27, 2026Scranton to NYC Corridor Project Aims to Grow Economy and Mobility in NEPA
Scranton to NYC Corridor Project Aims to Grow Economy and Mobility in NEPA Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (.gov)
Apr 15, 2026