Wilkes-Barre: ‘No one wanted to go Act 47’

By Dave Gardner The financial voyage Wilkes-Barre is now embarked upon may not be completely smooth sailing, but many regional analysts believe it will keep the city’s ship is afloat — unlike conditions in Scranton. Wilkes-Barre, with a population of approximately 42,000 residents throughout 7.2 square miles, is the county…

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2014 First Quarter Office Market Report

As published in the Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal July 25-August 14, 2014   The office market in Northeastern Pennsylvania encompasses the principle cities in the market, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton located in Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties.   The Suburban Class A Market is along the I-81 Corridor from Clarks…

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Road salt company coming to Green Ridge

A road salt dealer acquired a former cardboard box plant in Scranton to expand its presence in Northeast Pennsylvania. purchased the former Temple-Inland facility at 301 Green Ridge St., and plans to use the building for road salt storage and distribution, taking advantage of a railroad spur. The company closed…

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