Lackawanna County.
county in Pennsylvania, United States
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What's happening
Active this week
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Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties are facing a shared need for local government accountability measures.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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Neighboring counties in Luzerne and Lackawanna passed similar referendums.Some support1 report
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The 40th Senate District now includes Monroe and Lackawanna Counties, and Brian Wrightson previously served with the American Red Cross.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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A settlement was reached following a federal investigation into a ransomware attack centered on a merger involving Jefferson Health and Lehigh Valley Health Network in Lackawanna County.Some support1 report
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Dan Naylor, a Republican Representative, commented on county voter trends in Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties.Some support1 report
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Land acquisition near Carbondale and policies encouraging corporate investment in the region.Some support1 report
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The Department of Agriculture conducted inspections in Lackawanna County, targeting Chipotle Mexican Grill and All Saints Academy.Some support1 report
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Ballot measures proposing similar insider trading bans are being spearheaded by Nepa in Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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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
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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
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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 support2 reports1 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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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 support8 reports
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What's reaching Lackawanna County
Events traced to Lackawanna County, step by step, newest firstAround Lackawanna County this week
News at the entities that move Lackawanna County most-
Scranton StructuralCommonwealth Health operates hospitals in Scranton, Northeastern Pennsylvania, while Shapiro's office tracks its status.Moves Lackawanna County
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Election Systems & Software StructuralElection Systems & Software systems are being used in Philadelphia elections.Moves Lackawanna County
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Pennsylvania StructuralThe Shapiro administration enforced child labor laws after the Department of Labor and Industry investigated Walmart for labor violations in Pennsylvania.Moves Lackawanna County
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Luzerne County OperationalAmpliform plans to plant solar panels in Luzerne County, with the company being headquartered in Montgomery County.Moves Lackawanna County
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institute OperationalThe institute is identified as the lone hospital operating under the Department of Science and Technology.Moves Lackawanna County
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Donald Trump Shared contextTariffs have increased consumer prices, impacting local voters in the Asheville region.Moves Lackawanna County
Connections
The 40 strongest of 182, 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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Pennsylvania Structural
Lackawanna County is a formal administrative subdivision operating within the legal and governmental framework of Pennsylvania.
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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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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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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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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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EMpower Transactional
Lackawanna County commissioned EMpower to conduct studies regarding health impact and data center impacts.
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Clarks Summit Structural
A provides grant funding to support projects within the jurisdiction of B.
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Mark Solomon Shared context
Mark Solomon holds a leadership role within a committee associated with Lackawanna County.
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Blakely Shared context
Blakely operates within the geographical boundaries of 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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Donald Trump Shared context
Trump's policies were observed to encourage corporate investment within Lackawanna County.
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Department of Agriculture Shared context
The Department of Agriculture conducts regulatory inspections within the jurisdiction of Lackawanna County.
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Monroe County Shared context
Monroe County and Lackawanna County are both included in the 40th Senate District.
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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 venue located within Lackawanna County, serving as a site for local development and political activity.
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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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Kyle Mullins Structural
Kyle Mullins serves as the state representative for Lackawanna County.
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Essential Energy Shared context
Essential Energy proposed building a power plant within Lackawanna County.
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Democrats Shared context
Lackawanna County's political makeup is characterized by a majority of Democrats.
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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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Johnstown Shared context
Johnstown and Lackawanna County are geographically related administrative entities.
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Nepa Shared context
Nepa is involved in local ballot-initiative efforts within the jurisdiction of Lackawanna County.
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Carbondale Shared context
Carbondale is a location 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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Dan Naylor Shared context
Dan Naylor operates within Lackawanna County, focusing on county voter trends.
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Atlanta Operational
Atlanta's development projects face opposition from residents of 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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Lehigh Valley Health Network Shared context
Lehigh Valley Health Network operates within the geographic context of Lackawanna County.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
3 events- Neighboring counties in Luzerne and Lackawanna passed similar referendums.
- The 40th Senate District now includes Monroe and Lackawanna Counties, and Brian Wrightson previously served with the American Red Cross.
- A settlement was reached following a federal investigation into a ransomware attack centered on a merger involving Jefferson Health and Lehigh Valley Health Network in Lackawanna County.
October 2026
4 events- Dan Naylor, a Republican Representative, commented on county voter trends in Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties.
- Land acquisition near Carbondale and policies encouraging corporate investment in the region.
- The Department of Agriculture conducted inspections in Lackawanna County, targeting Chipotle Mexican Grill and All Saints Academy.
- Ballot measures proposing similar insider trading bans are being spearheaded by Nepa in Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties.
September 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.
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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.
June 2026
13 events- Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties are facing a shared need for local government accountability measures.
- 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.
- 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.