Nestled in these mountains is Scranton, one of the state's larger cities but a diminishing influence with the long decline of coal and railroads. New industries, including technology, have moved into the 10th, but the labor force hasn't always kept pace, forcing officials to develop retraining programs.
Tourism remains strong, especially during the summer months.
The 10th has leaned Republican for decades, more so after many union jobs disappeared. Many elections are close, but fiscally conservative viewpoints tend to help Republicans, despite the area's penchant for federal dollars.