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The Electric City Trolley Museum Reopens

The Electric City Trolley Museum Reopens

The Electric City Trolley Museum is reopening on Wednesday, July 8, from 10 AM to 4 PM daily.

The Museum will also operate the Trolley Excursions in a reduced capacity with social distancing in a safe, sanitized environment every Thursday through Sunday. Masks are required to enter the museum and for the trolley excursion.

The Trolley departure times are 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:45 PM, 2 PM, and 3:15 PM. Reservations are welcome, but not necessary.

Assistance available for renters and homeowners affected by COVID-19 economic slowdown

Assistance available for Renters and Homeowners affected by COVID-19 Economic Slowdown

Scranton, July 2, 2020: Lackawanna County has been approved to distribute $2.9 million for rent and mortgage relief to renters and homeowners who were affected by the economic slowdown due to COVID-19. With the moratorium on evictions set to expire on July
10, it is strongly recommended that those affected take advantage of this funding opportunity.

This allocation is part of $175 million in the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funding Pennsylvania received to assist those who are struggling to pay rent or make mortgage payments because of the COVID-19.

Renters who qualify for the Rent Relief Program can receive assistance up to $750 in monthly rent payments for a maximum of six months between March 1 and November 30, 2020.

Homeowners who qualify for the Pandemic Mortgage Assistance Program can receive up to $1,000 a month for a maximum period of six months.

In order to qualify for the assistance, renters and homeowners must be able to show that they experienced at least a 30% reduction in annual income or unemployed since March 1 due to COVID-19. In addition, household income cannot exceed 100% of the Area Median Income in
Lackawanna County, adjusted for household size.

Median Income information, instructions, and applications and other information for CARES financial assistance for renters and homeowners are available now through a link on the Lackawanna County Website and on the red CARES banner on the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency’s website. Application submissions can begin July 6. A dedicated email, [email protected] has been established to accept completed application packets.

2020 Scranton / Latin Festival Cancellation Joint Statement

2020 Scranton/Latin Festival Cancellation Joint Statement

The Latino community has been an important part of the rich, diverse culture in Lackawanna County. Its annual Scranton Latin Festival celebrates the food, traditions, art and other aspects of this heritage. Yet again, like other area events, it too has been affected by the pandemic.

The Lackawanna County Commissioners and the Scranton Latin Festival organizers jointly announced that this year’s celebration set for August 22 on Courthouse Square has been cancelled. “All parties are concerned with the health and well-being of our residents, Latino families and friends, vendors, entertainers, and others who have established their very successful special event. We are committed to both everyone’s safety and preventing the spread of this virus. We hope to be able celebrate this special culture once again in 2021.”

2020 LaFesta Cancellation Joint Statement

June 23, 2020 – For Immediate Release

2020 LaFesta Cancellation Joint Statement

LaFesta Italiana has been a long-standing and very popular tradition in our community, attracting over 100,000 attendees annually since it was initiated in 1976. But unfortunately like other area events, it too has been affected by the pandemic.

The Lackawanna County Commissioners and the LaFesta Committee jointly announced that “this year’s celebration has been cancelled. We are concerned with the health and well-being of our residents, the many visitors from outside the region, vendors, entertainers, volunteers, workers and public safety personnel who come together to make this large-scale event happen so successfully. We are committed to everyone’s safety and are focused on preventative measures to stop the spread of this virus. We hope to celebrate with everyone again in 2021.”

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Assistance available for renters and homeowners affected by COVID-19 economic slowdown

2020 Scranton / Latin Festival Cancellation Joint Statement

2020 LaFesta Cancellation Joint Statement

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