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City in Pennsylvania
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Wilkes-Barre (the last part is variously pronounced "Berry", "Bury", "Bare", or "Berrah" by locals, and "Barry" or "Barr" by others) is a city of 41,000 people (2018) in Northeastern Pennsylvania, approximately 20 miles southwest of Scranton. The city is named for John Wilkes and Isaac Barre, both of whom were members of the British Parliament who opposed royal rule of the colonies. Although the city is named after them, neither one ever set foot in North America.
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AHL hockey
The Pittsburgh Penguins' minor league hockey affiliate. They play home games from October through April. Check the website for tickets and dates.
AAA baseball
The highest level minor league affiliate of the New York Yankees. They play home games from April through August. Check website for tickets and dates.
Casino, 1280 Highway 315. 1,100 slots casino, table gaming, harness racing track, five restaurants. Open 24/7, with racing M Tu F Sa from 31 Mar. to 17 Nov. Free admission/parking.
Art deco theater circa 1938 with lineup of performing arts events.
Notable river with bedrock pools and cascades where people enjoy exploring.
The easiest way to arrive in Wilkes-Barre is via the highway. The following highways connect Wilkes-Barre to other regional cities:
Read in the guidePublic transportation is available through busses run by Luzerne County Transportation Authority (LCTA), which also travel to other points throughout Luzerne County, and several local taxi services.
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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton · Regional · AVP
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