At the center of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is what we call “the Square”. Generations of families have spent quality time at the Square, showing it plays an important role in the lives of members of the community, including myself. The Square has been a place where families can reach an island of utopia away from the stresses of everyday life.
The Square consists of four streets lined with trees and benches that are filled with businesses, restaurants, and hotels. It is located a couple blocks from two colleges, the courthouse is nearby, and it has the city’s famous F.M. Kirby Center, which is used for concerts and performances. I saw my sister’s first dance recital at the Square and spent valuable time with my grandparents at the farmers market. The Square has always been the core to our community. In recent years, though, the Square has been losing its value. Businesses are closing down and leaving the buildings abandoned. Crime rate has gone up in the city, so families do not feel as comfortable taking their children around. Lastly, people just simply don’t clean up after themselves.
The Square is an important part of the community and it should be kept that way. The abandoned building that are used from crimes need to be cleaned up so businesses can buy them. The most important part in preserving the Square is simply cleaning up litter so groups will want to host events and get the positive attention back to the Square.
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