Lackawanna County.
county in Pennsylvania, United States
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Lackawanna County's party structure is influencing state leadership.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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In Lackawanna County, Democrats now outnumber Republicans, and Beth Hopkins serves as the Elections Director.Some support1 report
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A boost in tourism has been reported for Scranton.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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Scranton and Lackawanna County co-sponsored a traveling exhibit dedicated to veterans.Some support1 report
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Shared issues of aging housing stock and limited production were reported in Lackawanna County.Some support1 report
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A study was commissioned by an institute to address local housing market issues in Lackawanna County.Some support1 report
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Dunmore and Lakeland are municipalities located within Lackawanna County.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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I-81 South reopened after a crash occurred in the area of Lackawanna County and Dunmore.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Lackawanna County awarded a contract for a health impact study on September 16, 2026.Some support2 reports
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The Iron Furnaces are located in Scranton. A band is touring to the UK after performances.Some support1 report
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Local officials in Lackawanna County manage county issues within the state of Pennsylvania's framework.Some support2 reports
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A renewable energy project is planned that straddles Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties.Some support2 reports
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City council in Scranton introduced new ordinances regarding land use.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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Lawsuits regarding data centers are pending in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, concerning the impact of state laws on local governance.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Dolly Parton's legacy is supporting a book program through the Imagination Library in Lackawanna County, involving Nepa.Some support1 report
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A program originating in Tennessee and operating in Lackawanna County has expanded internationally to Ireland, Canada, Australia, and the UK.Some support2 reports
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Josh Shapiro addressed data center proposals in Lackawanna County on July 1, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Rivers Little Roaring Brook and Roaring Brook feed into the Lake Scranton system in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.Some support1 report
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Essential Energy proposes building a power plant in Lackawanna County.Some support1 report
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An institute reports on health conditions across Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Wayne Counties in Pennsylvania.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Lackawanna County utilized Election Systems & Software for its ballot printing services.Some support1 report
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NANA focuses on services for older adults and provides critical assistance to local families in Lackawanna County.Some support1 report
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Lackawanna County is coordinating countywide electronics recycling and composting initiatives.Some support1 report
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Counties in Pennsylvania, including Berks and Lackawanna, formed a cooperative agreement for a detention center.Some support1 report
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Lackawanna County granted funds for stadium renovations, university modernization, and local development projects in Scranton and Dunmore.Some support1 report
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Judge Powell ruled on a data center zoning challenge in Lackawanna County.Some support1 report
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Fidelity Bank sought to demolish a building in Scranton, which is located in Lackawanna County.Some support1 report
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A new coffee shop location has opened, serving the residents of Lackawanna County.Some support2 reports
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Moosic, located in Lackawanna County, replaced the Scranton facility.Some support2 reports
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Community Medical Center in Scranton serves the Lackawanna County community and provides advanced care.Some support2 reports
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Severe weather caused widespread power outages affecting customers in Schuylkill and Lackawanna Counties on July 5, 2026.Some support1 report
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Saint Joseph’s Center, which provides services across Lackawanna County, received ice cream sponsorship from Fidelity Bank.Some support1 report
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Chris Patrick served as the outgoing chairman of the county committee in Lackawanna County.Some support1 report
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Lane closure on I-81 northbound due to construction in Lackawanna County.Some support1 report
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Data center development in Lackawanna County faces local zoning challenges, with the developer pivoting to data center infrastructure.Some support1 report
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Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties are facing a shared need for local government accountability measures.Well supported3 reports
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Traffic engineer testifies and a candidate attends county council hearings in Lackawanna County.Some support1 report
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Lackawanna County is located in the United States.Some support1 report
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A dedicated sculpture in Clarks Summit was unveiled, funded through a grant project.Some support1 report
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Scranton is located within Lackawanna County.Some support6 reports
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Around Lackawanna County this week
News at the entities that move Lackawanna County most-
Luzerne County OperationalAWS is driving demand for skilled trades as its projects are located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.Moves Lackawanna County
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Pennsylvania StructuralA Gallup poll measured opposition to data centers in the state of Pennsylvania.Moves Lackawanna County
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Scranton StructuralThe Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PDOT) suggested traffic changes to improve safety in the area.Moves Lackawanna County
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institute OperationalAnalysis identifies risks to the federal budget balance, involving the institute.Moves Lackawanna County
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Berks County OperationalBerks Fire Water and East Penn Manufacturing are identified as local businesses operating within Berks County.Moves Lackawanna County
Connections
The 33 strongest of 165, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Lakeland Structural
Lakeland is a municipality that is geographically and administratively contained within Lackawanna County.
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Scranton Structural
Scranton functions as the administrative county seat and service hub for Lackawanna County, defining its jurisdictional structure.
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Luzerne County Operational
The counties actively coordinate on local governance issues, including shared policy referendums and participation in regional boards.
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Dunmore Structural
Lackawanna County is the administrative jurisdiction that contains and provides services and funding to the municipality of Dunmore.
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Pennsylvania Structural
Lackawanna County is an administrative subdivision that operates within the legal and governmental framework of Pennsylvania.
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PNC Field Structural
Lackawanna County provides financial grants to fund and support the operations of PNC Field.
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Election Systems & Software Structural
Election Systems & Software provides specialized ballot printing services utilized by Lackawanna County.
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Beth Hopkins Structural
Beth Hopkins serves as the Elections Director for Lackawanna County.
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Paige Gebhardt Cognetti Operational
A is a candidate who is actively participating in the governance body of Lackawanna County through council hearings.
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Marywood University Structural
Lackawanna County provides funding grants to Marywood University to support modernization efforts.
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Chris Patrick Structural
Chris Patrick served as the outgoing chairman of the county committee for Lackawanna County.
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institute Operational
The institute actively reports on health issues and discusses shared challenges, such as abandoned mine land, within Lackawanna County.
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Eugene DePasquale Operational
The political structure and composition of Lackawanna County actively influences the leadership and political outcomes of the state.
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Clarks Summit Structural
A provides grant funding to support projects within the jurisdiction of B.
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EMpower Transactional
Lackawanna County commissioned EMpower to conduct studies regarding health impact and data center impacts.
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Essential Energy Shared context
Essential Energy proposed building a power plant within Lackawanna County.
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PPL Shared context
PPL operates and spans projects within the geographical boundaries of Lackawanna County.
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Berks County Operational
The counties formed a cooperative agreement to establish a detention center.
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Wildcat Ridge Shared context
Wildcat Ridge is a specific location within Lackawanna County, and its development impacts the county's local health context.
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Community Medical Center Shared context
Community Medical Center provides medical services to the population of Lackawanna County.
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Josh Shapiro Shared context
Josh Shapiro operates and exercises executive authority within the geographical context of Lackawanna County.
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Jessup Shared context
Both Lackawanna County and Jessup are involved in pending lawsuits regarding data centers.
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Democrats Shared context
Lackawanna County's political makeup is characterized by a majority of Democrats.
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Frank Tavani Shared context
Frank Tavani, a traffic engineer, testified in county hearings within Lackawanna County.
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Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Shared context
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation conducts construction and lane closures within Lackawanna County.
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Max Conway Operational
Max Conway is a partner in firms involved in projects for Lackawanna County.
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Rosemary Brown Shared context
Rosemary Brown addressed development issues while operating within Lackawanna County.
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Griffith Shared context
Griffith's team includes residents from Lackawanna County, defining the operational scope of the agency.
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Powell Shared context
Judge Powell issued a ruling on a data center zoning challenge within Lackawanna County.
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Dolly Parton Shared context
Dolly Parton's philanthropic legacy, including the Imagination Library, is supported within Lackawanna County.
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Johnstown Shared context
Johnstown and Lackawanna County are geographically related administrative entities.
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Project 2025 Mentioned together
The relationship is noted in a single snapshot regarding Project 2025's stance on people with disabilities.
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Moosic Shared context
Moosic is geographically situated within Lackawanna County.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
9 events- In Lackawanna County, Democrats now outnumber Republicans, and Beth Hopkins serves as the Elections Director.
- Scranton and Lackawanna County co-sponsored a traveling exhibit dedicated to veterans.
- Shared issues of aging housing stock and limited production were reported in Lackawanna County.
- A study was commissioned by an institute to address local housing market issues in Lackawanna County.
- I-81 South reopened after a crash occurred in the area of Lackawanna County and Dunmore.
- Lackawanna County awarded a contract for a health impact study on September 16, 2026.
- The Iron Furnaces are located in Scranton. A band is touring to the UK after performances.
- Local officials in Lackawanna County manage county issues within the state of Pennsylvania's framework.
- A renewable energy project is planned that straddles Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties.
August 2026
7 events- City council in Scranton introduced new ordinances regarding land use.
- Dolly Parton's legacy is supporting a book program through the Imagination Library in Lackawanna County, involving Nepa.
- A program originating in Tennessee and operating in Lackawanna County has expanded internationally to Ireland, Canada, Australia, and the UK.
- Rivers Little Roaring Brook and Roaring Brook feed into the Lake Scranton system in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
- Essential Energy proposes building a power plant in Lackawanna County.
- An institute reports on health conditions across Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Wayne Counties in Pennsylvania.
- Lackawanna County utilized Election Systems & Software for its ballot printing services.
July 2026
11 events- Dunmore and Lakeland are municipalities located within Lackawanna County.
- Josh Shapiro addressed data center proposals in Lackawanna County on July 1, 2026.
- NANA focuses on services for older adults and provides critical assistance to local families in Lackawanna County.
- Lackawanna County is coordinating countywide electronics recycling and composting initiatives.
- Counties in Pennsylvania, including Berks and Lackawanna, formed a cooperative agreement for a detention center.
- Lackawanna County granted funds for stadium renovations, university modernization, and local development projects in Scranton and Dunmore.
- Judge Powell ruled on a data center zoning challenge in Lackawanna County.
- Fidelity Bank sought to demolish a building in Scranton, which is located in Lackawanna County.
- A new coffee shop location has opened, serving the residents of Lackawanna County.
- Moosic, located in Lackawanna County, replaced the Scranton facility.
- Severe weather caused widespread power outages affecting customers in Schuylkill and Lackawanna Counties on July 5, 2026.
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June 2026
13 events- Lackawanna County's party structure is influencing state leadership.
- A boost in tourism has been reported for Scranton.
- Lawsuits regarding data centers are pending in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, concerning the impact of state laws on local governance.
- Community Medical Center in Scranton serves the Lackawanna County community and provides advanced care.
- Saint Joseph’s Center, which provides services across Lackawanna County, received ice cream sponsorship from Fidelity Bank.
- Chris Patrick served as the outgoing chairman of the county committee in Lackawanna County.
- Lane closure on I-81 northbound due to construction in Lackawanna County.
- Data center development in Lackawanna County faces local zoning challenges, with the developer pivoting to data center infrastructure.
- Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties are facing a shared need for local government accountability measures.
- Traffic engineer testifies and a candidate attends county council hearings in Lackawanna County.
- Lackawanna County is located in the United States.
- A dedicated sculpture in Clarks Summit was unveiled, funded through a grant project.
- Scranton is located within Lackawanna County.