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COUNCIL · November 10, 2026

Scranton's 2027 budget is balanced with no tax increase — but a five-year forecast warns of growing deficits ahead

Before Tuesday's regular meeting, council got a deep dive on the city's finances from the Pennsylvania Economy League, which projected rising deficits throug…

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Nov 3Scranton adopts 2027 capital budget 5-0; e-bike rules sent back for rework after public pushback Oct 27Council votes to fast-track a kratom amendment and revive the Euclid Avenue one-way plan, while downtown stop signs dominate public comment Oct 20Council bans kratom sales to minors, names Capouse Avenue splash pad for the Doughertys Oct 14Scranton Zoning Hearing Board met to review six variance requests on October 14, 2026 Oct 13Scranton City Council Adopts HUD Action Plan and Approves Traffic and Grant Measures Oct 6Scranton City Council talks traffic safety, downtown events, and gets the 2025 financial audit.

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La Revolucion Mexicana Parking and Tentpending Modular office trailer at 300 Breck St.pending 1021 Monroe Ave Short-Term Rentalpending Eight-unit apartment building at 537-539 Prescott Ave.pending

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