Scranton council set for final votes on Mayor’s parking deal

JIM LOCKWOOD, STAFF WRITER Scranton Times/ Published: June 30, 2016 Scranton council will cast final votes tonight on Mayor Bill Courtright’s plan to get the city out of the parking business and restore creditworthiness as a path to recovery. The monetization plan, one of the city’s biggest and most complicated…

Continue reading

New Hilton management firm considers entrance off Lackawanna

The El Segundo, California-based Welcome Group Inc. has taken over management of the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center, pledging to work closely with community leaders and participate in the revitalization of Lackawanna Avenue. Linchris Hotel Group turned over the reins of the 175-room hotel at 100 Adams Ave. in downtown…

Continue reading