Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Scranton public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
50 topics in public safety
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
Fireworks and Enforcement
Emergency Medical Services
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 Unsheltered Support Services
Homelessness and Support Services
Road Maintenance and Pave Cuts
public safety and opioid deaths
Public Safety and Opioid Epidemic
Animal Control
Infrastructure and Public Safety
Governance and Judicial System
Public Safety and Infrastructure
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.
PHOTO FOCUS: Wilkes-Barre City dedicates new veterans memorial at Parsons Park
Mayor George Brown and other officials on Wednesday dedicated a new veterans memorial at Parsons Park in Wilkes-Barre.
Nov 12, 2026New equipment aims to improve rural firefighting efforts in Lycoming and Sullivan counties
Fire departments in Lycoming and Sullivan counties are introducing new hose adapters to improve efficiency during emergencies.
Nov 12, 2026Scranton School Board plans to purchase former Penn Foster building for $2.2M
Newswatch 16's Jack Culkin spoke with the Scranton School Board president about the potential $2.2 million purchase.
Nov 11, 2026Facing ‘space crisis,’ Scranton School District may use eminent domain to acquire former Penn Foster building
The Scranton School District could take the former Penn Foster building by eminent domain if necessary. With a surge in special education students, the district needs more room.
Nov 10, 2026E-Bikes could be banned in Scranton parks & business district sidewalks after City Council proposal
The proposed ban, motivated by pedestrian safety, would require e-bikes to keep to the road and to stay off park trails.
Nov 10, 2026Hispanic business leaders push back on Trump's immigration policies
A South Florida business leader discusses concerns about the administration's immigration enforcement and its impact on Hispanic communities.
Nov 9, 2026Water main break impacts more than a dozen households in Scranton
The break happened around 4 a.m. Monday at the intersection of Dale Avenue and Division Street.
Nov 9, 2026Mayor Paige Cognetti reflects on Congressional win, outlines priorities in Washington, D.C.
From City Hall to Capitol Hill, Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti is preparing for a major change after flipping the 8th Congressional District blue.
Nov 6, 2026What's next for the Scranton mayoral seat after Cognetti's congressional win?
With current Mayor Paige Cognetti winning the 8th Congressional District race, city leaders are weighing in on the next steps to find a new mayor.
Nov 5, 2026Council will choose Cognetti's replacement once she resigns as mayor to enter Congress
Scranton's home rule charter says the City Council will choose Mayor Paige Cognetti's replacement once she resigns to take her seat in the U.S. House. City Council President Tom Schuster wasn't sure if a special election to fill the remainder of her ...
Nov 4, 2026What's next for the Scranton mayoral seat after Cognetti's congressional win?
What's next for the Scranton mayoral seat after Cognetti's congressional win? WNEP
Nov 4, 2026Olyphant Borough set to vote on potential settlement in data center project
The borough could receive more than $100 million as part of the proposed community benefits agreement.
Nov 2, 2026