Community Pulse

What residents are talking about in Scranton public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

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22 topics in taxes budget

Taxes Budget

ARPA Budget Transfers

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Taxes Budget

Budget & Administration

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Taxes Budget

2025 Financial Single Audit

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Taxes Budget

Government Spending and State Policy

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Taxes Budget

City finances and grant spending

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 29, 2026
Taxes Budget

2025 audit and municipal finances

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 29, 2026
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Taxes and Budget

3 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Taxes Budget

Taxes & budget

2 opposed5 concerned
7 commentsLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Taxes Budget

Budget

4 opposed1 concerned
6 commentsLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Taxes Budget

Audit

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Taxes Budget

License Plate Readers and ARPA

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 7, 2026
Taxes Budget

Capital Budget Funding for City Hall Annex and Real-Time Crime Center

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jun 30, 2026
Taxes Budget

City Finances and Infrastructure

1 supportive1 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Jun 30, 2026
Taxes Budget

Budget and Gift Cards

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 5, 2026
Taxes Budget

Property Tax Reassessments

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Mar 31, 2026
Taxes Budget

tax reassessments and municipal spending

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Mar 31, 2026
Taxes Budget

property tax reassessment and DPW caucus

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Mar 31, 2026
Taxes Budget

HUP Testing & Property Assessments

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Mar 17, 2026
Taxes Budget

Library book sale and tax reassessments

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Feb 24, 2026
Taxes Budget

ICE presence, DPW recognition, and tax reassessments

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Feb 24, 2026
Taxes Budget

ARPA Fund Transparency and Oversight

1 supportive1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Jan 13, 2026
Taxes Budget

City Financial Oversight

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jan 5, 2026

In the News

12 articles

Recent coverage of Scranton from local and regional media.

WVIA News - Localveterans memorial dedication

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, 2026
WNEP - Localfire department equipment

New 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, 2026
WNEP - Localschool building purchase

Scranton 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, 2026
WVIA News - Localschool district eminent domain property acquisition

Facing ‘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, 2026
WNEP - Locale-bike regulations

E-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, 2026
WVIA News - Politicsimmigration enforcement impact on Hispanic communities

Hispanic 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, 2026
WNEP - Localwater main break

Water 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, 2026
WNEP - Localmayoral transition

Mayor 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, 2026
WNEP - Localmayoral succession

What'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, 2026
WVIA News - Localmayoral succession

Council 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, 2026
WNEPmayoral succession

What'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, 2026
WNEP - Localdata center settlement vote

Olyphant 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