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  Scranton, Pennsylvania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Scranton is the geographic and cultural center of the Lackawanna River valley, a relatively dense area directly between the vastly rural Pocono Mountains to the east and Endless Mountains to the west.
Scranton was incorporated as a borough on February 14, 1856 and as a city on April 23, 1866.
The University of Scranton campus borders the downtown area in the city's Hill Section and its grounds and facilities are constantly being improved; it is a vital contributor to the local economy and culture.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Scranton,_Pennsylvania   (3648 words)

  
 Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton is located in the heart of one of the great deposits of anthracite coal in the world, which provided the underpinnings for much of Scranton's industrial growth until the middle of the 20th century.
Scranton absorbed some of its suburbs in 1866 and was chartered as a city.
The oldest institutions of higher education in Scranton are the University of Scranton and Marywood College, both Roman Catholic schools founded in 1887 and 1903, respectively.
www.u-s-history.com /pages/h2813.html   (550 words)

  
 Scranton Hotels, Restaurants, Real Estate and Events Guide. Scranton, PA
Scranton, Pennsylvania is a friendly place with classic small town hospitality, while the downtown area contains museums,stadiums, Scranton restaurants, and evening entertainment.
Dining - In Scranton Pennsylvania, there is a great variety of restaurants, bistros, breweries, and taverns offering menus to include great steaks and fresh seafood while downtown you'll discover some top restaurants able to compete favorably in service and food with more famous worldwide establishments.
Scranton, Pennsylvania is a working man's city with views of the surrounding mountains from many places through out the downtown area.
www.scrantonsbest.com   (394 words)

  
 Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin
Scranton, Pennsylvania is one of Northeastern Pennsylvania's oldest and largest cities.
We opened our office in Scranton in 1992 and, since that time, the office has grown to the point where it is one of the largest defense firms in this area of the state.
Our Scranton office, like all of the firm's regional offices, combines the advantages of the personal attention of a medium-size firm with the advantages that come from the intellectual property and broad-based experience of a large firm.
www.mdwcg.com /cm/ouroffices/scranton.asp   (345 words)

  
 About Us - Pennsylvania Victim Assistance Academy at The University of Scranton   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Pennsylvania Victim Assistance Academy (PVAA) is funded by a grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) and administered by The University of Scranton.
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency promotes a collaborative approach to enhance the quality of justice through guidance, leadership and resources by empowering citizens and communities and influencing state policy.
The University of Scranton is a Jesuit institution ranked among the top ten colleges and universities in the north for the 10th consecutive year by U.S. News and World Report.
pvaa.scranton.edu /aboutus.asp   (813 words)

  
 William Scranton - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Scranton served as Governor of Pennsylvania from 1963 to 1967.
The Scranton family were the founders and patriarchs of the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Scranton represented Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1961 to 1963.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/William_Scranton   (1377 words)

  
 Scranton PA - Pennsylvania Community & Photos by Personal Injury Lawyers Munley, Munley & Cartwright (via CobWeb/3.1 ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Located in northeastern Pennsylvania, Scranton is about two hours from Philadelphia and New York City — and is fast becoming a weekend cultural getaway..
The cost of living in Greater Scranton has remained approximately equal to the U.S. average, which is significantly lower than all other Middle Atlantic metropolitan areas.
Scranton boasts 13 colleges, universities, and technical schools, and an average student to teacher ratio in public schools of 16 to 1 has resulted in high school graduation rates well above state and national averages.
www.munley.com.cob-web.org:8888 /pennsylvania_scranton.html   (437 words)

  
 Scranton, Pennsylvania - Administrative Code   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Council of the City of Scranton shall designate one (1) person, learned in the law, to act as Counsel for the Council of the City of Scranton.
be the legal adviser of the Council of the City of Scranton in matters pertaining to or affecting their office and shall act as their counsel in any litigation involving any matters or things pertaining to or affecting their as members of City Council.
The City Controller elect shall give lawful fidelity bonds for his honest and faithful discharges of his official duties, to the Commonwealth, with a surety company authorized by law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, to act as surety, to be approved by the City Council, in such sum as it may by ordinance direct.
www.scrantonpa.gov /administrativecode.asp   (5933 words)

  
 About Our Personal Injury Lawyers in Scranton and Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania - The Foley Law Firm
He was a member of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania from 1972 to 1978 and a Trustee for both the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Political Action Committee (1978-2002) and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America Political Action Committee (1999-2002).
Attorney McLane was admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania in 1976; the U.S. Court of Appeals, for the Third Circuit, in 1985; the U.S. Supreme Court in 1992; and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in 2004.
Foley was admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit; and in 1999, he was admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court.
www.foleylawfirm.com /html/attorneys.html   (2649 words)

  
 Scranton Firefighters Local 60
Scranton is located in North East Pennsylvania and has a population of 82,000 people.
The Scranton Fire Department responded to 3,089 calls in 2005.
The men and women of the Scranton Fire Department have been serving the Citizens of the City of Scranton since it was established in 1901.
www.scrantonfire.com   (455 words)

  
 Scranton, Pennsylvania Photographers - Wedding, Portrait, Commercial, Event and Other Photography Services
Click here to learn more about why a Marketingtool.com Scranton photography service featured listing is one of the best methods of advertising your business.
Freelance photographer, Michael Weinberg of Scranton and Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, brings years of art, commercial advertising and graphic design experience to his digital photography studio, producing fine quality photographs and images for internet and print publications.
This photographer services: Scranton, Pennsylvania from a local, regional or national office.
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 Scranton Maps - Pennsylvania MapSite   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Scranton, Pennsylvania area map produced by the Pennsylvania MapSite team from Census Relief data.
Scranton, Pennsylvania area map produced by the Pennsylvania MapSite team from USGS Relief data.
Scranton, Pennsylvania city map produced by the Pennsylvania MapSite team from USGS Relief data.
www.pennsylvania-mapsite.com /scranton_maps.html   (229 words)

  
 Scranton Pennsylvania's Lawyers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The quick and easy way to find top-rated Pennsylvania lawyers in your area, since 1997.
Scranton Lawyer - Hire Mazzoni & Karam to handle your legal case in Scranton, PA. Our firm is experienced in personal injury and criminal law.
Scranton Lawyer - Miller & Associates, LLP - aggressive defense in federal, state and juvenile courts for sex crimes, drugs, DUI, murder, rape and other charges.
www.helloscranton.com /Marketplace/Lawyers.Cfm   (286 words)

  
 Scranton Pennsylvania Local Blog
Scranton Pennsylvania - Casey: From a family famous for rectitude, he hopes quiet and … - Philadelphia Inquirer
Coaches and players on the University of Scranton s women s volleyball team were hurt in a four-car crash Wednesday night that closed the southbound lanes of the Northeast Extension of the turnpike in Franconia Township for an hour.
Pennsylvania’s top agricultural commodities, ranging from mushrooms and apples to poultry, beef and dairy will benefit from an investment of more than $500,000 in matching grants that were announced today by Governor Edward G. Comments (2)
explorescranton.com /scranton-pa-blog   (1659 words)

  
 Attorney Maureen Kelly, Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Maureen E. Kelly is a graduate of the University of Scranton with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice.
Following her clerkship, she began her private legal career with the Scranton law firm of Kreder, Brooks, Hailstone and Ludwig, a general civil practice firm.
Kelly serves as an adjunct professor in the Criminal Justice Department at the University of Scranton.
www.marshalldennehey.com /Bio/MaureenKelly.asp   (267 words)

  
 Scranton, Pennsylvania Web Design Services - Web Site Design Firms
This Scranton, Pennsylvania web design service featured listing has received 306 unique visitors in the past three months.
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This Scranton, Pennsylvania web design service featured listing has received 212 unique visitors in the past three months.
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 NAMI PA SCRANTON AREA CHAPTER
Click here for a printable copy of a list of books that have proven to be helpful to many members of the NAMI PA Scranton support group who are looking for answers and assistance in dealing with mental illness as consumers and family members.
On August 22, 23, 24, 2004, the Wilkes-Barre Times-Leader newspaper presented a three-part series on NAMI PA Scranton member Charlie Wysocki.
Times-Leader writer, Joe Petrucci wrote an in-depth series of articles on Charlie’s life beginning with his high school sports career; his being adopted by the Wysocki family; his outstanding football career at the University of Maryland and his experiences dealing with a very severe case of bipolar disorder.
www.namipascranton.org   (354 words)

  
 Scranton, Pennsylvania - Real Estate, Homes, Property, Commercial
The weather for Scranton, Pennsylvania is reported by a local weather station using a combination of TAF and METAR reports from airports and weather stations in the area (ICAO).
If you are moving to Scranton or any of the more than 1401 Pennsylvania cities you can contact us immediately.
NEW CAREER CANDIDATES: A career in real estate can be one of the most rewarding jobs, not only financially, but in terms of the challenges, growth and of course the opportunity to meet people and assist them with one of their most important economic decisions...
scrantonwebpage.com   (610 words)

  
 Scranton Real Estate Agents, Scranton Homes For Sale, REALTORS and Scranton
HomeGain provides Scranton, Pennsylvania real estate information and resources to guide homeowners and homebuyers through the process of selling and buying a house, condo or other Scranton realty property.
HomeGain has services to help you find a top Scranton real estate broker or agent, get the value of your Scranton home and a comparative market analysis (CMA), view Scranton real estate and MLS listings, prepare your home for sale, and more.
Cuando se registre para encontrar un agente de bienes raices en Scranton, simplemente indique que necesita un agente que habla Español.
www.homegain.com /local_real_estate/PA/scranton.html   (484 words)

  
 Lloyd Staffing in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Our Healthcare division staffs some of the finest medical facilities and healthcare organizations in the Greater Scranton Area.
Lloyd's Scranton location concentrates our services in these niche markets:
Approximately 2 miles is 3 or 4th (depending upon direction you're travelling) light.
www.lloydstaffing.com /scranton.htm   (470 words)

  
 Scranton, Pennsylvania hotel close to Pocono Raceway - Clarion Hotel 18505, PA296
This Scranton hotel is minutes from Montage Mountain, the Lackawanna County Stadium, the historic Lackawanna County Coal Mine, the Toyota Pavilion At Montage Mountain, the Pocono Raceway and the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs horse race track.
Elk Mountain, Pennsylvania's premiere ski area, is 20 miles away and offers great skiing and snowboarding.
The high level of professional yet personal hospitality, coupled with affordable rates, is one of the many reasons our repeat guests consistently select us as one of Scranton's best full-service hotels.
www.choicehotels.com /ires/en-us/html/HotelInfo?hotel=PA296   (311 words)

  
 Scranton Craftsmen Inc. Servicing Northeastern Pennsylvania
Founded in 1956 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Scranton Craftsmen, Inc remains a family owned business providing concrete and steel products throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania.
From its humble beginnings on Birch Street in Scranton, Pennsylvania over forty-five years ago, Scranton Craftsmen, Inc has always sought to satisfy customer needs with a wide arrange of products and services.
Our sales department would be delighted to talk with you and visit your jobsite to provide consultation concerning any product or service the we provide, and how specifically that product or service may fit your job requirements and design needs Please contact our sales staff for prompt and courteous service.
www.scrantoncraftsmen.com   (238 words)

  
 About our department
The top team from the University of Scranton won the GSUMC in 2004 and placed third in 2005.
With a $40,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Board of Education and a $127,000 grant from the Arthur Vining- Davis Foundation the mathematics department has developed a state of the art computational laboratory and study room.
Known as the Math Lab it is primarily intended for math students use.
math.scranton.edu /dept/about.html   (769 words)

  
 Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, in the northeast of the state, was once an anthracite-mining center; it is now dominated by the electronics industry.
Earlier days are recalled by the Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum and the Scranton Iron Furnaces, four old coal-fired smelting furnaces.
Unauthorized duplication in part or whole without prior written consent prohibited by law.
www.planetware.com /pennsylvania/scranton-us-pa-sntn.htm   (86 words)

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