Nonprofit Grants Raising the City From the Ground Up
Recent allocations of federal funds are giving Scranton nonprofit organizations a much needed boost in their ongoing city revitalization goals. Continue reading Nonprofit Grants Raising the City From the Ground Up
A Year After Striking, Scranton’s Teachers Are Back at the Negotiating Table
The details of their next contract are dependent on a strict financial recovery plan and, ultimately, the outcome of the midterm election. Continue reading A Year After Striking, Scranton’s Teachers Are Back at the Negotiating Table
Gov. Wolf’s Marijuana Pardon Project Highlights Importance of Drug Reforms in Pennsylvania Elections
While more than 3,500 Pennsylvanians applied for marijuana pardons by the Sept. 30 deadline exponentially increasing Gov. Wolf’s pardon quota, the long term viability of the PA Marijuana Pardon Program will hinge on the November elections. Continue reading Gov. Wolf’s Marijuana Pardon Project Highlights Importance of Drug Reforms in Pennsylvania Elections
Scranton’s Shelters Are Seeing a Rise in Need, Especially Among People of Color
Shelters in the majority-white city have experienced an increase in the number of people of color seeking their services. Continue reading Scranton’s Shelters Are Seeing a Rise in Need, Especially Among People of Color
Scranton Unveils $3 million Small Business Grant for Financial Recovery and Wage Supplement
Scranton’s new wage boost grant as well as other ARPA-funded grants are helping to create financial momentum in the city. Continue reading Scranton Unveils $3 million Small Business Grant for Financial Recovery and Wage Supplement
Small Fossil Fuel Businesses in Scranton: Challenges in a New Era
The promotion of renewable energy-based transportation in Scranton has put local gas and oil companies in a tough place. Continue reading Small Fossil Fuel Businesses in Scranton: Challenges in a New Era
In Scranton’s Booming Labor Market, Landing Great Jobs Gets Stiffer For GenZ Workers
GenZ residents, specifically ages 20 to 24, are finding it more difficult to find work than any other age group due to the Covid-19 pandemic which shuttered major U.S. cities and towns in 2020, according to the latest U.S. Census data. Continue reading In Scranton’s Booming Labor Market, Landing Great Jobs Gets Stiffer For GenZ Workers
Newly Naturalized Citizens May Play Key Role in Pennsylvania Elections
An increase in Scranton’s population diversity reflects a shift about who Pennsylvania politicians are going to represent. Continue reading Newly Naturalized Citizens May Play Key Role in Pennsylvania Elections
Budget Wedding Seekers Hone in on Scranton
With inflation on the rise, some deal seeking couples are coming to Scranton for their weddings. Continue reading Budget Wedding Seekers Hone in on Scranton
In President Biden’s Hometown, Voters Don’t Share His Concerns for Democracy
Voters in Scranton, Pennsylvania, are worried about the economy. Continue reading In President Biden’s Hometown, Voters Don’t Share His Concerns for Democracy
