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Valley Communities

Running north to south throughout the iconic Wyoming Valley, NEPA’s Valley Communities cover Lackawanna, Luzerne, Columbia and Schuylkill Counties.

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These diverse communities feature everything from busy cities to quiet riverside villages to peaceful mountain towns and sprawling rural landscapes. The Valley Communities offer a wide range of natural splendor, an abundance of history and culture, four seasons of family-friendly activities and way more local pizza than you could ever imagine.

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A sunny day view of Main Street in Pittston, Pennsylvania, featuring a colorful tomato mural and a metal sculpture of a figure holding stacked boxes.
Greater Pittston

Greater Pittston spreads out around a western bend in the Susquehanna River, filling out the space between the Greater Wilkes-Barre and Greater Scranton metropolitan areas.

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An aerial view of downtown Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Greater Scranton

Greater Scranton is one of NEPA’s largest and most populous Valley Communities. It’s often recognized as a central hub for arts & culture, dining, entertainment, healthcare and education.

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An arial photo of Wilkes-Barre, PA with a view of the city skyline and Public Square filled with market stalls.
Greater Wilkes-Barre

Greater Wilkes-Barre claims a rich history of industry, culture and progress as one of NEPA’s most-recognizable communities dating back to its founding in the mid-18th century.

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Cars and buildings line West Broad Street on a sunny day in Downtown Hazleton, PA.
Greater Hazleton

Greater Hazleton is one of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s most diverse, fastest growing and economically transformative regions.

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By the Numbers:

Geographical Area: 2,644 Square Miles
Estimated Population: 749,266
Colleges & Universities: 20
School Districts: 44

Regional Makeup: The cities of Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Pittston, Hazleton, Nanticoke, Carbondale and Pottsville, the town of Bloomsburg, the boroughs of Tamaqua, Berwick, Clarks Summit, Dunmore, Old Forge, Kingston and Mountain Top.

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