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Radisson’s cobblestones have fans, but are neither historic nor safe
The removal of cobblestone walkway in a forecourt of the historic Radisson at Lackawanna Station hotel has some accusing the owner of the century-old building of making it less historic. However, the cobblestones are not original. And are probably younger than 35-year-old actress Michelle Williams, who stayed at the hotel…
Interest shown in school for deaf property
A developer could turn the former Scranton State School for the Deaf property into apartments, condominiums or a senior living center. Since Marywood University put the property on the market in February, developers, both locally and outside the market, have shown interest, said John Cognetti, president of Hinerfeld Commercial Real…
Mall at Steamtown auction closes with $5.25 million final bid
The auction of the Mall at Steamtown concluded at $5.25 million. The auction was supposed to conclude at 12:30 p.m. today, but as bids rolled over $2 million, the auction was extended by five-minute increments until just after 1 p.m. After lingering around $1 million for two days, bidding jumped…