The Lackawanna County Commissioners held a press conference to announce a major $15.5 million modernization project for PNC Field, home of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, the AAA affiliate of the New York Yankees. The project aims to upgrade the stadium to comply with new Major League Baseball facility standards, focusing on player safety, inclusion of female staff, and enhanced training and locker room facilities. Financing includes a $8.5 million bond issue through PNC Bank, $7 million from the Stadium Authority, and a pending $6.5 million state grant, with no use of the county's general fund. The project is scheduled to begin in September 2024 and complete before the 2025 baseball season, ensuring the long-term presence of professional baseball in northeastern Pennsylvania while fulfilling prior capital improvement commitments.

Lackawanna County Commissioners Press Conference 6-4-24