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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Going to scranton PA is like going back to when the world was in black and white. Its a disgusting place with ugly, backward people. [/quote]

Troll?  Fully one entire side of my family is from there, going back more than a century.  There are areas with a very small-town feel, and lots of old immigrant traditions (strong Italian-American roots, although those generations are gradually aging out), since this was originally a coal-mining town.  Both the historical and newer ethnic communities influence the food options in the area, and even the grocery stores have better food than I can easily find here at home.  There are areas of town that are extremely attractive (mountains, parks, wonderful old buildings), and other areas that are grittier.  Winters are very cold and snowy, so there is skiing right in the area.  The moderately-sized airport is easy to get to and easy to travel from (even if the ticket prices are a little higher than a major hub).  Because the area is defined by the mountains, the populated areas are also physically separated from one another, so the towns don't run together street by street like they do here.  That tends to create a strong sense of place and of local traditions; people there are loyal to one another and take care of one another.[/quote]

Hello fellow scrantonian!  what part of scranton does your family live? I'm originally from West Side.  Same story as you, there for ~100 years.  First stop off the boat (from Ireland).[/quote]

North Scranton and also Dunmore!  It's a great part of the world.[/quote]

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