The South Williamsport area is home to several schools, including Central Elementary School on West Mountain Ave., Rommelt Elementary School on West Central Ave., and the South Williamsport Area Jr./Sr. High School on Percy Street. The area is also home to one of the state's oldest high school football stadiums, Rodney K. Morgans Stadium, which is nestled into the side of a hill between Central and Rommelt Elementary schools. In addition, the town is also home to the Howard J. Lamade Stadium and other recreational facilities.
The city's history is enriched by a number of notable events, including the birthplace of the national newspaper Grit in 1882. In addition, the city was once home to more millionaires than anywhere else in the world. Indeed, the city's nickname for its high school team is "Millionaires." In 1907, flood waters flooded the streets of Williamsport, resulting in an earthquake that was known locally as the Hello, Al flood. That year, Al Glaes, a local radio station owner, operated a short-wave radio station from his home on High Street.
South Williamsport City has a relatively low crime rate. It is also relatively safe compared to other nearby cities. The southwest part of the city experiences more crimes than the rest of the city. However, this may be misleading as crime rates in the southwest may be inflated due to visitors who visit the area during the day. In addition, many crimes occur in retail areas and may appear high on the crime map.