Coverage of openings and closings in Scranton focuses on new business launches, retail expansion and the shuttering of established storefronts. It tracks commercial activity across the city and the areas immediately surrounding it.
After a three-month closure due to water main breaks, the local boutique is once again welcoming shoppers.
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October 27, 2026
Wright Center Begins New Scranton Health FacilityThe 15,000-square-foot health center is currently under construction in the 1700 block of North Main Avenue.
October 27, 2026
Downtown Scranton Businesses Win Floral CompetitionLocal shops honored at the Everhart Museum for patriotic displays marking America's 250th anniversary.
October 27, 2026
Taney's Costume Shop Marks 100 Years in ScrantonThe local costume retailer reaches a century of operations as it prepares for the Halloween season.
October 26, 2026
Ross Jewelers Relocates to Lackawanna AvenueThe long-standing Scranton business moved to a new storefront on October 5, 2026.
October 23, 2026
Abbiocco to Relocate Restaurant to Downtown ScrantonThe popular eatery will move to a new downtown facility this November following a decade in South Abington Township.
October 16, 2026
Scranton Reports Surplus in Annual Fiscal AuditThe city maintains stable financial health with a $3.6 million general fund surplus for the 2025 fiscal year.
October 10, 2026
Scranton Council Moved to Name Splash Pad for Local CoupleCity officials introduced an ordinance to honor Joseph and Margaret Dougherty at Capouse Avenue Park.
October 7, 2026
Businessman Appealed Liquor License Denial in ScrantonA bail bondsman filed a legal challenge after the state rejected a liquor license transfer for a West Scranton bar.
October 6, 2026
Lackawanna County Sued to Close Solstice Bar & GrillThe District Attorney filed a lawsuit to shut down the Scranton business following reports of criminal activity.
October 5, 2026
Scranton Zoning Board Will Review 7 Brew ApplicationThe board will consider a parking variance for a proposed coffee shop at 1008 S. Washington Ave. on October 14.
Reporting here centers on retail and restaurant debuts, commercial leasing shifts, brand departures and the cycles of property reuse. It spans across the city and the communities around it. Seasonal turnover in the hospitality sector often drives the frequency of these stories, as operators adapt to shifting demand. Local zoning and renovation timelines are the two primary factors that dictate when new operations can officially begin.
