PITTSTON — These photos show some of the progress that has been made in the City of Pittston over the past several decades.

The new amphitheater located behind the Pittston Memorial Library will be utilized during festivals and other special events.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/web1_Pittston1.jpgThe new amphitheater located behind the Pittston Memorial Library will be utilized during festivals and other special events. Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

The Burns Building Project is well underway near the Pittston City Fire Station. The building is tentatively scheduled for housing with the possibility of retail space on the first floor.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/web1_Pittston2.jpgThe Burns Building Project is well underway near the Pittston City Fire Station. The building is tentatively scheduled for housing with the possibility of retail space on the first floor. Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

Workers from Hadley Construction have been busy transforming the building with loft housing, office space,a business incubator and retail space.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/web1_Pittston3.jpgWorkers from Hadley Construction have been busy transforming the building with loft housing, office space,a business incubator and retail space. Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

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The current view of the corner of Kennedy and Main streets, Pittston.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/web1_Pittston4.jpgThe current view of the corner of Kennedy and Main streets, Pittston. Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

Talks are underway to adding several store fronts next to Fuji Restaurant, shown here on the left.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/web1_Pittston5.jpgTalks are underway to adding several store fronts next to Fuji Restaurant, shown here on the left. Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

The current Pittston Little League was once known as Fourth Ward Park.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/web1_Pittston7.jpgThe current Pittston Little League was once known as Fourth Ward Park. Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

This block of storefronts and housing will be demolished and replaced with future building projects.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/web1_Pittston8.jpgThis block of storefronts and housing will be demolished and replaced with future building projects. Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

This sculpture located at the rear parking lot of the Pittston Memorial Library is one of many planned to be placed around the city through a partnership with Marywood University’s art department.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/web1_Pittston9.jpgThis sculpture located at the rear parking lot of the Pittston Memorial Library is one of many planned to be placed around the city through a partnership with Marywood University’s art department. Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

Shown is a rendering of Steeple View apartment complex that will be constructed on the site of the former St. Mary’s Church and school on Broad Street, Pittston.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/web1_Pittston10.jpgShown is a rendering of Steeple View apartment complex that will be constructed on the site of the former St. Mary’s Church and school on Broad Street, Pittston. Submitted photo

Construction for housing units at Steeple View on Church Street has begun. The project will continue through the summer months.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/web1_Pittston11.jpgConstruction for housing units at Steeple View on Church Street has begun. The project will continue through the summer months. Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

The area to the left of the James Zarra Building will serve as a permanent stage, complete with an overhead covering for future Tomato Festivals as well as a Jazz Festival.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/web1_Pittston12.jpgThe area to the left of the James Zarra Building will serve as a permanent stage, complete with an overhead covering for future Tomato Festivals as well as a Jazz Festival. Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch