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Bethlehem, PA vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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- Job Growth in Wilkes-Barre has been positive.
- Wilkes-Barre has 3.7% less unemployment than Bethlehem.
- Wilkes-Barre job growth has increased by 3.1% in the past 10 years.
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 Bethlehem, PAWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Current Unemployment8.4%12.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth26.8%22.9%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-6.4%-6.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.4%-6.1%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-2.7%-5.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth3.2%-3.1%6.3%

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Reviews for Bethlehem    8 Reviews
Stephen · Bethlehem, PA
Bethlehem, Memorial Day, 2011
Over 13 years ago

The city of Bethlehem is staging a revival. With the loss of tax revenue when Bethlehem Steel closed 10+ years ago the city has struggled with its finances. It has been  More

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Suzy · Bethlehem, PA
Lots to do in Bethlehem
Over 14 years ago

Whatever your intrests you will probably be able to do engage in it in Bethlehem. There are many restaurants, theaters, a casino, art galleries, etc. If you enjoy the  More

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jenna · Easton, PA
health
Over 14 years ago

very healthy  More

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Reviews for Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews
Lynn · Kingston, PA
Born and raised
Over 4 years ago

I had the privilege of being born and raised here in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, the town has deteriorated tremendously. I shall list pros vs.  More

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michael · Willington, CT
Former King's Student
Over 17 years ago

Wilkes-Barre was a wonderful place to go to college. With two schools near each other (King's College and Wilkes College) the atmosphere was exciting. The city of itself  More

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18702 18705 18701
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