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Wilkes-Barre is the central city of the Wyoming Valley and county seat of Luzerne County in northeastern Pennsylvania. Founded in 1769 and formally incorporated in 1806, the city has an estimated population of 43,123, according to the 2000 census. The city and valley are framed by the Pocono Mountains to the east, the Endless Mountains to the west and the Lehigh Valley to the south. The Susquehanna River flows through the center of the valley and defines the northeastern border of the city.

Local Attractions:
Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza, F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, The Frederick Stegmaier Mansion, Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre, and Luzerne County Museum.

Colleges & Uniersities:
Wilkes University, located on River Street in Center City
King's College, located along River Street in Center City
College Misericordia, located on Lake Street in nearby Dallas, Pennsylvania
Luzerne County Community College, located on South Prospect Street in nearby Nanticoke, Pennsylvania
Penn State Wilkes-Barre, located on Old Route 115 in nearby Lehman Township, Pennsylvania

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