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Another over taxed decling coal region town
0.5
rating
By
dryback (
May 26, 2015)
Corrupt Shamokin is falling apart rapidly. The infrastructure is stuck in 1969. most businesses have shuttered operations and the tax base has gone to dogs. The weather in the winter is horrible and they bankrupt city does not have the resources to take care of the snow. They use ...Read More
d to be good in high school sports and now they are lucky to win a game in most sports. Crime is higher than indicated here and the drug problem is rampant and worsening. Better than shenandoah. but 74 come on this place is lucky to be 17. Visit the coal region and i assure you you will change your livability rankings.
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Family friendlyPublic transit is accessibleWalkable to grocery storesYards are well-keptLots of parksWalkable to restaurantsFriendly neighbors Safe at night Pet friendly Streets have sidewalksA quiet areaSense of community
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Amenities
Are there many local amenities in
Shamokin?
Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.
Parks
Lincoln Street Monuments Park
Market Street Median Park
Market Street Median Park
Shamokin Street Playground
Market Street Median Park
Market Street Median Park
Market Street Median Park
Claude Kehler Memorial Park
Entertainment
Rescue Fire Musuem
Artisan Alley Fine Arts Gallery
Coal Bowl
Food & Drink
Darlene's Deli
Maurer's Dairy & Ice Cream Shoppe
Rob's Good Time Grill
Chillers
Wendy's
DW's Kelsey's Deli and Hoagies
Dunkin' Donuts
Quinny's Pub
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Commute
Is public transit available in Shamokin?
Of all people who commute,
0.6% take public transportation in
Shamokin.