Comprised of cities like Wilkes-Barre, Pittston, Scranton and Hazleton and hundreds of smaller communities, Northeast PA is a unique combination of modern businesses and historical sites—a place that is open to new ideas, but brimming with deep-rooted traditions. You can choose an urban life in a loft apartment or a Victorian home in the city, a suburban life in an established neighborhood or a brand-new development, or a rural life with acres of beautiful land — and all these choices are within minutes of each other.

You can live an active life in Northeast PA — and just looking at our sports venues and outdoor recreation sites proves it. The region is home to the AAA affiliate of the New York Yankees, and the AHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Fans of golf and fans of NASCAR are equally at home here—we have venues for national competition in both sports. But more than that, Northeast PA offers important advantages for everyone. Things like:

• A short commute (less then 20 minutes on average)
• Affordable housing, transportation, and healthcare
• Great educational opportunities — we have 16 colleges here
• An overall crime rate lower than nearly 85% of the nation
• An abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities

Here are links to just a sampling of the places, events, and activities that make Northeast PA so attractive: