Lackawanna County

07/27/2025

We’re proud to announce that Actors Circle and Diva Theater in recently received an America250PA SemiQuin Grant to support their collaborative production of the Tony Award-winning musical 1776! 🎭🇺🇸

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, this powerful show brings the drama of the Continental Congress to life on stage—uniting local performers, volunteers, and community members at the historic Providence Playhouse, home to Actors Circle since 1984.

🎉 Special thanks to our partners who joined A250PA Executive Director Cassandra Coleman to recognize this project’s impact: Mark Fryer, Paige Balitski, Brink Powell, and Britt Demming of Providence Playhouse; Kristin Magnotta, Lackawanna County Economic Development Director; Sandy Opshinsky, Lackawanna County Grants Manager; Commissioner Chris Chermak; Commissioner Bill Gaughan; the Office of Congressman Rob Bresnahan Jr.; the Office of Senator Marty Flynn; the Office of Rep. Bridget M Kosierowski.

Stay tuned as we continue celebrating the work of our grant recipients across the Commonwealth!

07/27/2025

07/27/2025

Did your team hit the 3 on 3 tourney in Scranton? Hit us with a tag in a story and we’ll reshare your squad! 🫡

07/27/2025

Downtown Scranton came alive with two days of high-energy hoops as over 50 teams from across NEPA hit the streets for the Lackawanna County 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament.

From grade school squads to seasoned adult competitors, champions were crowned and memories were made in one of the area’s most exciting summer traditions.

07/25/2025

The Lackawanna County Conservation District is now hiring for a part-time, ACAP Program Technician. Resumes are due no later than August 15th, 2025 @ 4pm.

To view the full job description or for more information, please visit our website at: www.lccd.net or call the Conservation District office at 570-382-3086.

07/25/2025

WEATHER ALERT ⛈️⚠️ A front moving through this afternoon could bring scattered thunderstorms and showers with isolated severe storms and heavy rain possible.

Lackawanna County Emergency Management Agency

07/24/2025

Troop R Camp Cadet today visited the Lackawanna County Emergency Management Agency and 911 Center at the Lackawanna County Center For Public Safety, 30 Valley View Drive, Jessup. Cadets toured the center, learned about emergency management and participated in a presentation by the Sea Cadets. Joining the Troop R cadets were Lackawanna County Commissioner Chris Chermak, 911 Emergency Services Director Al Kearney, Director of Emergency Management Tom Taylor; Lackawanna County District Attorney Brian Gallagher and Emergency Management Operations and Training Manager Brian Gray.

07/24/2025

Jefferson Twp. will host its annual Bike Rodeo for Children during its Community Day celebration on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Jefferson Elementary Center, 825 Lions Road. “Pre-registration is strongly encouraged to save your child a spot,” said Andrew Marion, Lackawanna County Highway Safety Program coordinator. “The bike rodeo will help children in our community learn bike safety skills that will keep them safe.” Get all the details at www.lackawannacounty.org/news_detail_T8_R708.php.

07/24/2025

🌟🔦 Meet our 2025 summer interns! The future is bright!

07/24/2025

West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in two more Lackawanna County locations. Read more at www.lackawannacounty.org/news_detail_T8_R707.php.

07/24/2025

𝐘𝐎𝐔'𝐑𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐃! 🖃🖌️🎨 The Lackawanna County Arts & Culture Department and Scranton Tomorrow invite you to the mural dedication of "𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻" on Friday, Aug. 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 130 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. Artist Ben Scott Miller, certified citizen and artist of the Delaware Tribe of Indians, and renowned Spanish artist Miguel Angel Belinchón, known professionally as BELIN, will officially dedicate downtown's newest mural honoring the Lenape (Delaware) Tribe, the indigenous people of Lackawanna County. Music and refreshments will be served.