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West Hazleton began in 1887 with its borough charter drawn on March 12th. Consisting of mainly immigrants who worked in the anthracite coal mines, its first burgess was J.W. McMurtrie who served from 1888 to 1890. West Hazleton was home of the areas most prestigious and popular attraction, Hazle Park. Nearby sat Cranberry Ballpark, where legendary Babe Ruth played.
Today, West Hazleton is mostly residential, but consists of two shopping centers, industrial park, movie theater, and youth sports complex. Some of the areas best church bazaars, with ethnic specialties, will draw crowds from all over Northeastern Pennsylvania to West Hazleton.
Facts
| Address |
West Hazleton Borough
12 South 4th Street, West Hazleton, PA 18202 |
| Phone |
570-455-7851 |
| Fax |
570-455-4223 |
| Website |
N/A |
| E-mail |
whb1@ptd.net |
| Population |
3,543 |
| Square Miles |
.8 |
| Name of Mayor |
Mark Rockovich |
| Congressional District |
11th |
| Legislative District |
116th |
| Type of Government |
Mayor and Council |
| School District |
Hazleton Area School District
Phone: 570-459-3111 |
| Public Library |
N/A |
| Range of Housing Costs |
$35,000 to $200,00 |
| Property Tax Rate |
35 mills |
Utilities
| Cable |
Service Electric Cable Vision
Phone: 570-454-3841 |
| Gas |
UGI Utilities
Phone: 570-455-7564 |
| Electric |
PPL Utilities, Inc.
Phone: 800-342-5775 |
| Water |
Hazleton City Water Authority
Phone: 570-454-2401 |
| Waste Removal |
J.P.Mascaro & Sons
Phone: 1-800-243-7575 |
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