The district seeks to acquire the former Penn Foster campus in North Scranton through eminent domain to address a space shortage.
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Should your local school district be able to seize private property for schools?
In Scranton, the Electric City, coverage here follows city government, Lackawanna County, Scranton School District, business and public safety. Reporting reaches neighborhoods across the city and surrounding communities.
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Are you likely to attend a Scranton/Wilkes-Barre minor league game next season?
The Triple-A team's new name honors the Yankees' original identity and the surrounding northeastern Pennsylvania terrain.
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Should the federal government spend more on mental health support for veterans?
Divine Mercy Parish held its fourth annual Veterans Mass and recognition program on Sunday.
Jason Greco, 49, faces drug charges after allegedly delivering cocaine in South Scranton in a sting arranged by Lackawanna County investigators.
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Would you donate clothing or toiletries to local veterans this holiday season?
Scranton Tomorrow and the Rotary Club of Scranton are collecting clothing, toiletries and art supplies for local veterans through Thursday.
The display commemorates the 100th anniversary of the legendary illusionist's passing with rare artifacts.
Reporting here tracks city council decisions, the Lackawanna County courts and Scranton School District alongside the healthcare, education and distribution employers that anchor the regional economy. From Green Ridge and Hill Section to North Scranton, Southside and Hyde Park, neighborhood coverage extends into Luzerne County, Wyoming County and Wayne County where stories cross the line. The city's post-industrial transition shapes economic development debates, infrastructure investment and historic preservation decisions in ways that recur in local government coverage year after year. School district resources, downtown development and public safety are the recurring subjects in city hall reporting.
