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🌱 What 106 new apartments at the old deaf school mean for neighbors

Scranton, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What 106 new apartments at the old deaf school mean for neighbors
  • How to recycle electronics and master composting in Scranton this week
  • See which Scranton properties sold and who just got marriage licenses

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Sunday: Thickening clouds, temps: high: 85, low: 61.
  • Monday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Former Pa. deaf school to be redeveloped into 106 apartments (pennlive.com) — Developers are transforming the former Scranton State School for the Deaf campus, spanning Scranton and Dunmore, into 106 apartments across nine historic and newer buildings. Plans before the Scranton Planning Commission include mixed one- and two-bedroom units, parking solutions shared between both municipalities, and keeping existing pedestrian pathways open through the Green Ridge property.
   

2. Reduce, reuse, recycle: Compost class, electronics collections in Scranton (thetimes-tribune.com) — Scranton is rolling out a free composting workshop at Nay Aug Park this Saturday and expanding electronics recycling through a new partnership with Goodwill locations across Lackawanna County. Residents can also request updated recycling bins and check pickup schedules online, making it easier to keep more waste out of local landfills and improve neighborhood recycling habits.
   

3. Lackawanna County Court Notes, July 25, 2026 (thetimes-tribune.com) — Lackawanna County’s latest court notes list new marriage licenses, property sales, and federal tax liens involving many Scranton residents and addresses. From home purchases on Little Spike Way and Schlager Street to liens on local businesses, the filings offer a snapshot of recent legal and financial activity affecting households across Scranton and nearby towns.
   

4. Man arrested after meth found in basement (2822news.com) — State police say a man was arrested in Scranton after investigators found about 1.5 pounds of meth and other drugs tied to his Clarks Summit residence. A search warrant reportedly turned up mushrooms, marijuana, paraphernalia, and cash, leading to multiple felony drug and paraphernalia charges that could impact safety concerns in both communities.
   

5. New mural celebrates partnership rooted in community health (thetimes-tribune.com) — A new mural at Scranton Counseling Center is celebrating a growing partnership with The Wright Center for Community Health, which operates a clinic inside the facility. The tree-themed artwork, created by Allison LaRussa with staff handprints, symbolizes shared roots in supporting mental and physical health for Scranton-area residents of all ages.
   

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  • Mechanic help !!
    Can anyone tell my why the engine light and tire sign keeps popping up ? Flashing engine light when it happens and sometimes just steady. Chevy Sonic… (Nextdoor Hyde Park)
  • Hi neighbors!
    I'm looking for someone who can patch up this wall and do some minor electric work in the room. Would prefer someone/company capable of doing both… (Nextdoor Pothole Valley)
  • Spherion posted a job opening for forklift operator. in Scranton. Apply here.
  • J. C. Penney Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Stock Associate - Viewmont Mall in Scranton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scranton here.

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