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Williamsport officially The City of Williamsport is a city in and the county seat of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2009, the population was estimated at 29,304. It is the principal city of the Williamsport, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of about 117,000.
The city is the cultural, financial, and commercial center of Central Pennsylvania. It is located 131 miles from Philadelphia, 166 miles from Pittsburgh and 67 miles from state capital Harrisburg as the crow flies. The city in renowned for its sports, arts scene and food.
Williamsport was settled by Americans late in the 18th century, and the town began to prosper due to its lumber industry. By the early 20th century, the town reached the height of its prosperity and the population has since declined by about a third from its peak of around 45,000 in 1950.
Williamsport is the birthplace of Little League Baseball. South Williamsport, a town nearby, is the headquarters of Little League Baseball and annually hosts the Little League World Series in late summer.

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Masters degree in Human Services. Have had jobs where I assisted clients with bathing, dressing, hair care, provided transportation, meal prep, food shopping, medical appointments.,

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Good working srea

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It's mid sized town, easy to get around without to much trouble, quite tight community and friendly for growing families.

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My community is definitely age friendly. The population is low which gives. Chance for older drivers to shop, drive, and enjoy outside without getting overwhelmed.

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This a beautiful little town nestled between mountains in north east Pennsylvania! Great location and community to raise children.

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