Lackawanna County.
county in Pennsylvania, United States
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What's happening
Active this week
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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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Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties are facing a shared need for local government accountability measures.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Ballot measures proposing similar insider trading bans are being spearheaded by Nepa in Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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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
One to three months ago
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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 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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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 support7 reports
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Around Lackawanna County this week
News at the entities that move Lackawanna County most-
Election Systems & Software StructuralSuffolk County purchased a new voting system from a company and confirmed adherence to state election calendar rules.Moves Lackawanna County
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Pennsylvania StructuralMaria Francis reports on snowfall totals, with NWS data indicating Allentown receives more snow, and forecasts predicting rain and snow showers.Moves Lackawanna County
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Luzerne County OperationalCole and Todd Blanche attended a meeting in Luzerne County on October 19, 2026.Moves Lackawanna County
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Scranton StructuralReilly Associates won a contract to analyze changes in Scranton.Moves Lackawanna County
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institute OperationalThe institute managed the evaluation process for CA Examinations in 2019.Moves Lackawanna County
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Berks County OperationalUniversity studies insect spread in Berks County.Moves Lackawanna County
Connections
The 40 strongest of 174, 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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Pennsylvania Structural
Lackawanna County is a formal administrative subdivision operating within the legal and governmental framework of Pennsylvania.
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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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Beth Hopkins Structural
Beth Hopkins serves as the Elections Director for Lackawanna County.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Democrats Shared context
Lackawanna County's political makeup is characterized by a majority of Democrats.
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HAAS Shared context
HAAS reported a score drop while operating within Lackawanna County.
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Montgomery Shared context
Montgomery and Lackawanna County share geographical representation within the context of Muth.
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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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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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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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Dolly Parton Shared context
Dolly Parton's philanthropic legacy, including the Imagination Library, is supported within Lackawanna County.
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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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Nepa Shared context
Nepa is involved in local ballot-initiative efforts within the jurisdiction of Lackawanna County.
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Chester Shared context
Chester and Lackawanna County are mentioned together as being represented by Muth.
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Atlanta Operational
Atlanta's development projects face opposition from residents of Lackawanna County.
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Johnstown Shared context
Johnstown and Lackawanna County are geographically related administrative entities.
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Rosemary Brown Shared context
Rosemary Brown addressed development issues while operating within Lackawanna County.
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Department of Agriculture Shared context
The Department of Agriculture conducts inspections within the jurisdiction of Lackawanna County.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 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.
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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.