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Wilkes-Barre is the largest city in Luzerne County, seat of government for the county, home of the Penguins (Pittsburgh Hockey AHL club), fried pizza with American cheese, pierogies, some excellent
Wilkes-Barre Preservation Society director Tony Brooks will host the annual spring architectural walking tour of downtown Wilkes-Barre at 11 a.m. Saturday.