Press Releases
4,000 Northeast Pennsylvanians Join Telephone Town Hall with Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti
PRESS RELEASE: MARCH 21, 2025
SCRANTON, PA – This week, more than 4,000 Northeast Pennsylvanians joined Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti for a telephone town hall to learn the stakes of the tax debate going on in Congress and how they can help fight harmful policies that will drain resources from their families and communities.
Scranton Mayor Shining A New Light on the Electric City
PRESS RELEASE: MARCH 8, 2025
SCRANTON, PA – Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti unveiled a special surprise in honor of the city’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Green lights are now beaming at City Hall from the gothic wheel windows atop the building’s bell tower. This is the first time the tower lights have been lit in decades, marking a key phase in the $4.7 million restoration project aimed at preserving the 137-year-old historical landmark.
Scranton Mayor Spearheads National Effort to Protect SNAP Benefits
PRESS RELEASE: MARCH 7, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a national effort spearheaded by Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti, 112 mayors from across the country signed a letter last week urging Congress to protect the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The letter comes as Congress is considering massive cuts to federal food and nutrition programs as part of its budget process.
Former U.S. Senator and Scranton, PA native, Bob Casey
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Endorses Paige Cognetti for Scranton Mayor
PRESS RELEASE: FEB. 26, 2025
SCRANTON, PA – Today, former U.S. Senator Bob Casey announced his strong endorsement of Mayor Paige Cognetti in Scranton’s mayoral race, citing her leadership in the city’s financial recovery and her commitment to the residents she serves.