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Community pulse
What residents are talking about in Scranton public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Zoning & land use
1501 Farr St. - 14 Townhouse Units Variance
1317 Dartmouth LLC seeks interpretation and/or variance to use property as 4 unit apartment building. Remanded from Court of Common Pleas for development of record at 1317 Dartmouth St. R-10 Zone.
617 Mineral Ave. LLC appeals Notice of Violation issued 5/4/2026 alleging conversion of single home to 3 family home at 617 Mineral Ave. R-11 Zone.
Historic Zoning and Tax Exemptions
Kratom regulations and rental inspection laws
Homeless Task Force & Cedar Avenue Traffic
Abandoned Storage Pods and Property Blight
Boards and commissions
Reports & Communications
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