New hotel near arena among projects underway in W-B Twp.

WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Construction work on another hotel continues on a prime piece of land near Mohegan Sun Arena. J&M Construction Specialty Inc. of Williamsport is building the four-story, 110-room Residence Inn off Highland Park Boulevard. The contractor has been pouring concrete footers and construction is expected to be nearly…

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Thrive or dive? The changing face of NEPA’s restaurant scene

The idling line of cars snaking around Dairy Queen never shortened. Two or three new cars filled the void whenever the line moved forward. The newest ice cream and fast-food spot opened Tuesday in South Abington Twp. to curious customers whose enthusiasm marks shifting tastes. The fork in consumer preference…

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