Blakely, Pennsylvania

About Blakely

Blakely, PA is a close-knit town located in northeastern Pennsylvania, home to 6,659 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Blakely holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 3.81 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,748 residents per square mile.

📰 Blakely News Today

• Blakely Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• End of an Era: Devon & Blakely closes Pennsylvania Ave location after 15 years. PoPville · Apr 10
• Alexander Piela Obituary - Blakely, PA - Scranton Times-Tribune Scranton Times-Tribune · Apr 2
• Kirby Blakely Sr. Obituary (2026) - Harrisburg, PA - Central Pennsylvania Cremation Society, Inc. Legacy obituary · Jul 23
• Developers withdraw request for data center in Blakely, Pennsylvania Data Center Dynamics · Sep 21

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Blakely Unique

• Positioned in northeastern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,659.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Blakely

• DK's Corner — italian
• Queen City Tavern
• Reina’s Place
• Pizza Hut — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Blakely

• Blakely Borough Recreation Complex reviews ★
• Condella Park reviews ★
• Hubbard Mountain Trail System reviews ★
• Station Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Blakely

• Valley View El Ctr

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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🗺️ Map of Blakely

🏘️ Nearby Communities