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Greater Pittston

As one of the largest Valley communities in Luzerne County, Greater Pittston is a popular destination for casual and fine dining eateries, a dynamic, walkable art scene and fantastic outdoor recreation and green spaces.
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Quiet suburbs, picturesque riverside communities and lively downtowns make up these fourteen charming communities situated on the banks of the Susquehanna River between Wilkes-Barre and Scranton.

Known for:

Susquehanna River
Susquehanna Brewing Co.
Incredible, locally-owned restaurants
Hip art scene

By the Numbers:

Geographical Area: 65 Sq. Miles
Estimated Population: 46,460
School Districts: 2

Regional makeup: The city of Pittston; the townships of ExeterJenkinsPittston, and West Pittston; and the boroughs of AvocaDupontDuryeaExeter, Hughestown, Laflin, West WyomingWyoming, and Yatesville.

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City of Pittston

Nestled along a bend in the Susquehanna River, Pittston is known for its vibrant downtown area featuring local art, top-notch dining, and a welcoming, walkable atmosphere. The city hosts popular annual events such as the Pittston Tomato Festival and St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which draw thousands of visitors each year.

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Pittston Township

Pittston Township, located between Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, offers residents a blend of suburban and rural living with convenient access to major highways and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. The area features a mix of safe, residential neighborhoods and commercial developments, including the thriving CenterPoint Commerce & Trade Park South.

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Jenkins Township

Jenkins Township is a predominantly residential area that forms much of the southern border of the Greater Pittston Area. The township is divided into two distinct regions: a northwestern residential area along the Susquehanna River, featuring quiet neighborhoods and small businesses, and a southeastern section housing CenterPoint Commerce and Trade Park.

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A Peak Into Greater Pittston Past

Pittston City’s land was first surveyed by the Susquehanna Land Company of Connecticut in 1768 and claimed as part of Connecticut. It was originally called “Pittstown” in honor of the famous British statesman William Pitt the Elder.

With the first discovery of anthracite coal in the Wyoming Valley around 1770, the first mine was established in 1775 near Pittston. Just a few years later, it played a key role in the Revolutionary War during the 1778 Battle of Wyoming between Patriot militia, Loyalist soldiers and Iroquois warriors in the present-day borough of Wyoming.

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Pittston was given the title of “Quality Tomato Capital of the World” in the 1930s for fulfilling the high demand for tomatoes to metropolitan New York thanks to the North Branch Canal. The fertile, river-fed soil high in pH due to anthracite in Northeastern Pennsylvania is prime for growing and producing especially flavorful tomatoes.

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