Paige Cognetti’s win Tuesday night was decisive — but it came with a power shift that changes everything at City Hall. The Scranton mayor cruised
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Welby and Mailen Lead Democratic Sweep, Despite Gaughan’s Chaos
Lackawanna County voters sent a message Tuesday night: enough with the drama. Former state representative Thom Welby cruised to victory in the
Read MoreTomorrow We Decide What Kind of County We Want
Election Day lands tomorrow in Lackawanna County, and it feels heavier than usual. Between the commissioner’s seat, the mayor’s office, and Scranton
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Troubling Times: Burying the Lead on Sacco
Once again, the Scranton Times has made its loyalties clear. In an article that reads more like an op-ed disguised as news, the paper has devoted
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Scranton City Council Race 2025: Three Seats, Plenty at Stake
In a year when the spotlight is trained on city leadership, the race for the three open seats on the Scranton City Council offers a consequential look
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Sacco and Chermak End Gaughan’s Chaos: A New Era for Lackawanna County Leadership
Amid shouts, boos, and the dying embers of months of dysfunction, Commissioner Brenda Sacco took her seat as Chair of the Lackawanna County Board of
Read MoreElection Preview: Lackawanna County Commissioner Looms
Lackawanna County voters will head to the polls on November 4 to fill one of the most consequential seats in county government — the commissioner post
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Court Losses and Political Fallout Leave Gaughan Marginalized
For months, Lackawanna County government was paralyzed because Commissioner Bill Gaughan refused to accept the Democratic Party’s lawful nominee to
Read MoreThe Pool That No One Can Swim In: Cognetti’s October Ribbon-Cutting
When Mayor Paige Cognetti cut the ribbon on a new activity pool at Nay Aug Park on October 23rd, cameras rolled and city officials smiled. But behind
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Smurl’s Slip: From Petition Problems to Pride Controversy, Scranton’s Council President Faces Scrutiny
Scranton City Council President Gerald Smurl’s campaign for reelection as an independent was meant to signal integrity and independence. Instead, it’s
Read MoreGoing, Going, Gaughan!
For the first time since February, Lackawanna County will finally have a full, three-member Board of Commissioners. Former county Economic
Read MorePA Supreme Court Rules Against Gaughan in County Vacancy Dispute
After more than seven months of legal wrangling, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled against Commissioner Bill Gaughan and upheld the Lackawanna
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