Wilkes-Barre is an interesting...
Wilkes-Barre is an interesting town. It is small enough for many neighbors on a street to know each other in depth, but also is large enough (and in a desireable location) to have a growing crime problem. In my belief, Wilkes-Barre has been quiet for so long that the crimes currently being committed are being blown out of proportion as compared to cities of similar size, but the fact remains that a crime problem exists. Most of the city suburbs are very nice neighborhoods that do not face the same crime issues as the center city itself. Wilkes-Barre has a growing recreational aspect as well, with the recent construction of an arena, downtown revitalization, and a nationally recognized amphitheater just minutes away (by car) in Moosic. There is a Catholic college just down the street from Wilkes, and at least four other institutions of higher learning within 15 miles or so. Nightlife is growing, but still needs time to catch up to demand.