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No Lackawanna County Tax Hike — Because the Law Says So

After a massive 33% property tax increase last year, Lackawanna County residents are unlikely to see another one in 2026. Commissioners Bill Gaughan

Downtown’s Second Act: Scranton’s Revival

For years, downtown Scranton’s story was one of empty storefronts, stalled projects, and what-ifs. But take a walk down Linden, Adams, or Penn Avenue

Class Dismissed: Scranton’s Budget Freeze Leaves Kids Out in the Cold

While Harrisburg politicians argue over numbers and Washington grinds to a halt, Scranton’s students are paying the price. The Scranton School

Mid Valley’s Tax Rebate Program Shows Local Relief Can Work

As homeowners across Lackawanna County brace for higher assessments and rising costs, one local school district has quietly shown that targeted tax

Have It All: Cognetti Runs for Mayor and Congress

Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti is pursuing reelection to City Hall this November while also launching a campaign for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 8th

George Brown: Leading Wilkes-Barre Forward

When George C. Brown was sworn in as mayor of Wilkes-Barre in January 2020, few could have predicted the challenges ahead. Five years later, Brown is

Veteran Educator Joseph Triano Appointed to Scranton School Board

The Scranton School Board has tapped retired longtime educator and administrator Joseph Triano to fill the vacant seat left by Tara Yanni’s

Welby Pushes for Reassessment Pause as Special Election Race Takes Shape

The November 4 special election for Lackawanna County Commissioner is set, with Democrat Thom Welby, Republican Chet Merli, and independent Michael

Yanni Quits Scranton School Board After Series of Controversies

Tara Yanni’s sudden resignation from the Scranton School Board closes the book on a tumultuous tenure marked by ethics questions, contradictions, and

Seven Months, No Commissioner: Political Games Leave Voters in the Cold

The Commonwealth Court cleared the way Friday for a November 4 special election to fill the commissioner seat vacated by Matt McGloin. The ruling

Blank Paige: Cognetti Appointee’s Criminal Past Raises Questions for City Hall

Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti’s administration is under fire after revelations that Michael Villa, the Human Relations Commission member arrested last

Runco Bounced Off the Ballot — Vows a Write-In Revolt

The already-chaotic special election for Lackawanna County commissioner just got messier. Independent candidate Ryan Runco, 42, of Olyphant,

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