In Town-Gown Dispute, U. of Scranton Tries to Block Sports Bar's ExpansionJune 25, 2008
The University of Scranton wants to bar an off-campus watering hole from expanding, on the grounds that such growth could encourage underage and binge drinking. The Jesuit university filed court papers this month to block the expansion of Goodfellas, a sports bar across the street from its campus, the Associated Press reports.
The University of Scranton wants to bar an off-campus watering hole from expanding, on the grounds that such growth could encourage underage and binge drinking. The Jesuit university filed court papers this month to block the expansion of Goodfellas, a sports bar across the street from its campus, the Associated Press reports.
The university said a basement bar, which would house pool tables, a live-music venue, and additional beer taps, would “promote underage drinking among [the] student population and lead to increased criminal activity in the neighborhood.”
The university also raised concerns about the safety of the space. The university had earlier tried to block Goodfellas from getting a liquor license, but had backed off after the bar’s owner agreed to limit carry-out sales and to close earlier on weekday nights. The bar owner accused the university of “bullying” local residents and business owners. But the AP notes that other college towns have tried to limit the availability of alcohol at off-campus venues, mainly through restrictive zoning and bans on drink specials and advertising to students. —Karin Fischer
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