Scranton
Coverage of Scranton in the Nexus archive.
- How trains drove American history
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 vying for Congress once hired a known criminal for key commission
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 pick candidates for key districts in the battle for the House
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.