Scranton

Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti proposed a 3% property tax increase in 2023 to fund a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) coordinator and other city roles, though the budget was not adopted. Her campaign highlighted Rep. Rob Bresnahan’s company receiving federal contracts as a 'women-owned' business while defending Cognetti’s fiscal reforms as mayor.

Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti proposed a 3% property tax increase in 2023 to fund eight new city positions, including a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) coordinator. The budget was not adopted. Her campaign highlighted Rep. Rob Bresnahan’s company receiving federal contracts as a 'women-owned' business.

The transcontinental railroad transformed American transportation, communications, commerce, cities, politics, and time perception. Correspondent David Pogue explores Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, Pa., highlighting Big Boy, the world's largest functioning steam train, to illustrate trains' role in shaping America.

Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti, who is vying for Congress, appointed a criminal to the city's Human Relations Commission, where the individual later committed crimes while serving in that position.

Democrats have selected candidates for key districts in the battle for the House, including Scranton, Pa., Mayor Paige Cognetti, who will run in 2024. The selection of candidates is a crucial step in the Democrats' effort to maintain control of the House. The outcome of these elections will have significant implications for the political landscape.