Community Pulse

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

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50 topics

Zoning

General city governance and data centers

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Nov 3, 2026
Zoning

Data centers

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Nov 3, 2026
Zoning

E-bike and motorized device ordinances

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Nov 3, 2026
Taxes Budget

Budget & Administration

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Infrastructure

Infrastructure & Schools

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Roads↑Rising

Euclid Avenue One-Way Proposal

2 opposed1 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Development

Property Demolition

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Taxes Budget

ARPA Budget Transfers

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Development

Code Enforcement and Property Conditions

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Budget

2025 Financial Audit

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Development

Property Demolition and Code Enforcement

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Taxes Budget

2025 Financial Single Audit

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Public Safety

Blight and Fire Safety

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Public Safety

Public Infrastructure and City Administration

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Public Safety

Blighted Properties and Code Enforcement

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Public Safety

Infrastructure and Municipal Politics

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Public Safety

Open Records and Legal Proceedings

1 commentLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Water Utilities

Utility Rates and Government Spending

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Public Safety

Open Meetings and Legal Proceedings

1 commentLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Taxes Budget

Government Spending and State Policy

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Roads

City Politics and Infrastructure

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Public Safety

Infrastructure and Governance

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Parks Rec

Tripp Park Community Center

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 29, 2026
Business Jobs

National and local governance

1 commentLast discussed Sep 29, 2026
Public Safety

Traffic safety and ATV issues

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 29, 2026
Business Jobs

Mayorian governance and administration

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 29, 2026
Taxes Budget

2025 audit and municipal finances

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 29, 2026
Development

Neighborhood revitalization

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 29, 2026
Taxes Budget

City finances and grant spending

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 29, 2026
Infrastructure

Potholes and trash collection

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 29, 2026
Roads

Road conditions and potholes

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 29, 2026
Roads

Traffic safety

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Taxes Budget↑Rising

Taxes and Budget

3 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Public Safety

Public safety

8 opposed15 concerned
29 commentsLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Zoning

Zoning & land use

1 opposed8 concerned
11 commentsLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Roads

Roads & traffic

4 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Water Utilities

Water & utilities

1 opposed3 concerned
5 commentsLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Taxes Budget

Taxes & budget

2 opposed5 concerned
7 commentsLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Parks Rec

Parks & recreation

3 supportive2 concerned
5 commentsLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Taxes Budget

Budget

4 opposed1 concerned
6 commentsLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Roads

Infrastructure

1 supportive2 opposed8 concerned
13 commentsLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Roads

utility Pave Cuts and Street Restoration

2 opposed3 concerned
6 commentsLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Parks Rec

Vacant Community Buildings in West Scranton and Tripp Park

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Parks Rec

Neighborhood Center Building Access

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Taxes Budget

Audit

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Development

Housing

1 opposed2 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Development

Development & housing

1 supportive1 opposed2 concerned
5 commentsLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Parks Rec

Grants

1 supportive1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Zoning

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.

1 supportive1 opposed1 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Aug 12, 2026
Zoning

1501 Farr St. - 14 Townhouse Units Variance

1 opposed1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 12, 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