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Topics getting the most attention in Scranton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
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HighBusiness Jobs
Downtown Parking and Meter Kiosks
Council members pressed for details after learning the Streetscape Project should net about 69 new downtown parking spaces and that a business parking validation program has existed since 2016. A free holiday market program will support businesses hurt by the water main disruption, and four businesses had PAWC insurance claims approved.
4 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Nov 3, 2026
HighBusiness Jobs
Department of Public Works Labor Negotiations and Contract Status
Residents and council members raised concerns that the DPW labor contract has been expired for over a year, prompting requests for updates on ongoing negotiations and litigation costs.
1 mentionLast discussed Jan 5, 2026