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History, culture, and community in the Valley.

Wilkes-Barre offers a mix of urban and suburban living. The downtown area is experiencing a revitalization, with new businesses and residential developments adding to its vibrancy. The surrounding neighborhoods offer a more relaxed pace, with tree-lined streets and historic homes.

Downtown Luzerne County
COMMUNITY GUIDE · LUZERNE COUNTY
Luzerne County, Luzerne County

City Snapshot

Population

325,594

County

Luzerne County

Timezone

America/New_York

Median Income

$39,471

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Emergency Services

Poison Control

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Domestic Violence Hotline

Child Abuse Hotline

Veterans Crisis Line

Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton

This Week

Mike DelGuidice

2026-06-20

The Machine- Performs Pink Floyd

2026-06-21

Separate Ways

2026-06-28

MANILOW: The Last Wilkes-Barre Concert

2026-07-01 at 11:00 PM

Guster

2026-07-11

Community Leaders

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Dave McCormick

U.S. Senator

Republican Party

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John Fetterman

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

Josh Shapiro
Josh Shapiro

Governor

Democratic Party