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Llanview, Pennsylvania is the fictitious setting for the long-running American soap opera, One Life to Live.

Contents 1 History 1.1 Historical storylines 1.2 Annual events 1.3 Disasters and major events 1.4 Notable families 1.5 Citizens of Llanview 1.6 Llanview Society 2 Places of interest 2.1 Businesses 2.2 Stores 2.3 Media 2.4 Restaurants and eateries 2.5 Entertainment and culture 2.6 Residences 2.7 Volunteer foundations and community centers 2.8 Medical 2.9 Religious 2.10 Law and correctional 2.11 Museums and galleries 2.12 Amenities 2.13 Education 2.14 Places to stay 2.15 Other locations 3 Newspaper 3.1 The Banner 3.2 The Sun 4 Further reading

The community is supposedly a suburb of Philadelphia and is modeled after the actual Chestnut Hill section of the city.^{[citation needed]} It is said to be the county seat of Llantano County and located on the Llantano River, across from Pine Valley, home of All My Children.

Llanview is the home of Llanview University and conglomerate Buchanan Enterprises. The local newspaper is The Banner, which is still run by former Llanview mayor, Victoria Lord Davidson. The Banner 's rival publication is the The Sun, which is run by Viki's half-brother Todd Manning. Llanview Hospital is the area's medical center, and Angel Square is a central area located in East Llanview.

The community's police commissioner is Bo Buchanan, and the District Attorney his ex-wife is Nora Hanen. Llanview resident (and former college student) Marcie McBain — now a teacher at Llanview High School — is a best-selling author and writer in the community.

• Storylines: 1968-1979
• Storylines: 1980-1989
• Storylines: 1990-1999
• Storylines: 2000-present

• Llanview Woman of the Year - Annual banquet held to celebrate and honor a woman of Llanview for her involvement and charitable acts in the community; however, every year something disastrous happens during the event. Honorees have included:

2007 - Lindsay Rappaport - Arrested for Spencer Truman's murder

2005 - Evangeline Williamson - Kidnapped by the Killing Club Killer

2002 - Rae Cummings - Revealed as a fraud by Asa Buchanan

1998 - Nora Buchanan - Was publicly revealed by Lindsay Rappaport to be carrying Sam Rappaport's baby

• Music Box Killer (October 2003 - March 2004)

New Jersey woman - Killed in New Jersey before the killer came to Llanview.

2nd New Jersey woman - Killed in New Jersey before the killer came to Llanview.

3rd New Jersey woman - Killed in New Jersey before the killer came to Llanview.

Elyssa Collins - Abducted on Halloween 2003. Her body was later found by newcomer, John McBain.

Karen Reeter - Killed in December 2003. Her body was later found by Jennifer Rappaport.

Madison Kensington - Killed in December 2003. Her body was found by Marcie Walsh.

Gabrielle Medina - Killed shortly after midnight on New Year's Eve, 2003.

• Baby Switch (March 2004 - February 2005)

Paul Cramer sets off a major chain of events between Llanview and Pine Valley, in helping his sister, Kelly Cramer obtain a baby after she miscarries to hide the truth from her husband Kevin Buchanan. While Babe Carey and Bianca Montgomery are simultaneously in labor, Paul fakes a helicopter crash, switching the babies around, giving Babe's child to Kelly and Bianca's child to Babe. The truth about the babies' identities was revealed in the resulting 3-way custody battle.

• Killing Club Killer (February - August 2005) - A serial killer, re-enacting the events in Marcie Walsh's new novel, killing and kidnapping those close to her; the killer is later revealed to be someone from her past who holds a grudge against her.

Hudson Prescott - Killed as a result of falling down a flight of stairs rigged with a trip wire, which started a fire, causing Hudson to burn to death.

Julie Tanaka - Killed as a result of having her car tires blown out.

Evangeline Williamson - Kidnapped and drugged during the Woman of the Year Award Ceremony, held captive in a warehouse, then nearly burned alive while tied to a stake.

Natalie Buchanan - Kidnapped and drugged, then held captive in a warehouse and nearly burned alive while tied to a stake, then left in an abandoned mine shaft to die.

Rex Balsom - Cholorophormed and kidnapped and held captive in a theatre with Marcie Walsh to be left hung.

Marcie Walsh - Kidnapped and held captive in a theatre with Rex Balsom to be left hung.

• Llanview Tornado (May 2006) - A terrible storm hit Llanview on the day of Marcie Walsh and Michael McBain's wedding day.

St. James' rectory collapses resulting in the life threatening injuries of Kelly Cramer and the death of Duke Buchanan.

Death in the adoptive parents of "Tommy McBain"/"T.J. Manning".

Rendered Evangeline Williamson temporarily blind as a result of flying broken glass.

• One Pure People Arson Attacks (December 2006 - August 2007) - A white supremacist group is burning down buildings in Llanview targeting people of different ethnicities and religions.

Vincent Jones - One of his warehouses was burned down in December 2006.

Ted Osbourne - Burned to death in the first fire in December 2006.

Cristian Vega - Was initially blamed for the arson attacks with the motive to get back at Vincent Jones for ruining his boxing career in January 2007.

Vincent Jones - Two more warehouses were burned down in January 2007.

Antonio Vega - An empty warehouse of his was burned down in January 2007.

Nora Hanen - Her house was burned down with herself and her son, Matthew Buchanan, trapped inside, in February 2007.

Talia Sahid - Was attacked by the arsonist while investigating the fire in Nora's charred basement in February 2007.

Antonio Vega - His nightclub, Capricorn, was set on fire after a Nelly Furtado show, which also endangered Nash Brennan and Jessica Buchanan in February 2007.

Talia Sahid - Was knocked over the head with a fire extinguisher by the arsonist while calling for back-up and an ambulance during the Capricorn fire in February 2007.

Shaun's grandparents - Shaun's (Vincent's bodyguard) grandparents' house was burned down in April 2007.

Cristian Vega - His art studio was ransacked by the arsonist in May 2007.

Cristian Vega, Evangeline Williamson, Talia Sahid, Nora Hanen- Were locked in Cristian's art studio, which was gassed with carbon monoxide in May 2007.

Lindsay Rappaport - Was clubbed over the head by the arsonist when she realized the door to Cristian's art studio was barracaded in May 2007.

Evangeline Williamson - Succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning ultimately leading to her falling into a coma in May 2007.

Llanview Hospital - One of two bombs, which was set up in the oxygen tank room, explodes. Inside were: John McBain, Bo Buchanan and Talia Sahid, who were in Jessica's hospital room; Antonio Vega and Doctors, who was still in Operating Room 4; Paige Miller and Jessica Buchanan who were outside Operating Room 4; Nash Brennan and Michael McBain, who were in the Operating Room Viewing Gallery; Miles Laurence and Marty Saybrooke, who were in a hallway.

Kirk Harmon - Killed in Statesville Prison by a skinhead because of OPP's view of him as a threat to the truth.

Vincent Jones - Was clubbed over the head by Tate Harmon on the Palace Hotel rooftop.

Layla Williamson - Held at knifepoint by Tate.

Adriana Cramer- Used as a cover up by Tate and almost forced to jump off the Palace roof top.

Rex Balsom- Tied up by Adrianna (forced by Tate).

See also: One Life to Live minor families

• Buchanan family
• Cramer family
• Lord family
• Wolek family

See also: List of One Life to Live characters

Mayor	District Attorney	Assistant District Attorney	Police Commissioner
Alex Olanov (1995 - ???)	Nora Hanen (June 2005 - Present) Hugh Hughes (Temp. November 2005 - April 2006) Daniel Colson (July 2003 - June 2005) Hank Gannon (1992 - July 2003) Herb Callison (??? - 1992)	Evangeline Williamson (September 2006 - May 2007) Hugh Hughes (June 2005 - September 2006) Nora Hanen (???) Jared Hall (2000) Carla Grey (1983-1985) Debra Van Druden (1982)	Bo Buchanan (??? - Present)

• Buchanan Enterprises - Also known as B.E., Buchanan Enterprises is the figurehead company of Llanview which was headed by Asa Buchanan until the character's death. B.E. is a multinational corporation with offices worldwide; the London offices were formerly managed by Clint Buchanan but are now managed by Kevin Buchanan, his adoptive son. Buchanan Enterprises is a major philanthropic contributor to the city: a wing of the hospital has been named in honor of the family. Recently Natalie Buchanan joined the company, following in the family footsteps. Rival corporations include Armitage Enterprises; Cambias Empire and Industries and Chandler Enterprises in Pine Valley; and ELQ Industries in Port Charles. On the night of August 15, 2007 Asa Buchanan died in his sleep, leaving the company in the hands of his eldest son, Clint Buchanan.
• Exposed (Clothing Line) - The brainchild of Adriana Cramer and Layla Williamson, Exposed is a company which specializes in undergarments for men and women. A company which was started in early 2007, as a means for Adriana to make her own way free from her mother, Exposed is already known nationwide thanks to their former spokesperson and former baseball star, Tate Harmon. Exposed has been featured in Craze Magazine and on The View as the new and latest thing. In its early beginnings, Cristian Vega served as a photographer with shots done on Llantano Mountain and at Capricorn Night Club.
• Designs by Delilah (Clothing Designer) - Specialty clothing by Delilah Ralston catering to Llanview and Pine Valley. Clients include Erica Kane who ordered a specialty dress for her wedding.
• Melador Cosmetics
• Lord Enterprises
• B&B United
• Lord/Manning Plant
• Armitage Enterprises
• B&W Trucking
• Blue Jay Music
• Lone Star Records
• Dreamfaces (Modeling Agency)
• Law Offices of Evangeline Williamson, Esq. (1 Buchanan Plaza, Suite 1105)
• L Mobile

• Ruiz Florist
• Balloons, Balloons, Balloons
• Babes in Toyland
• Logan's Department Store
• Ernesto's Butcher Shop
• REXX RUGS (Drugstore)

• The Banner - Owned and operated by Victoria Lord Davidson
• The Sun - Owned and operated by Todd Manning; formerly called The Intruder and temporarily owned by Dorian Cramer Lord
• The Chronicle
• Craze magazine - Owned by Blair Cramer. A woman's magazine, Craze covers the hottest fashion trends and all the latest things. Blair herself has taken a leave of absence and the magazine is currently being run by Dorian Cramer Lord, Blair's aunt. Former employees include David Vickers, a reporter for the magazine. Currently, coverage is being done to feature Fusion Cosmetics and their model Ava Benton in Pine Valley.
• Mania
• WVL TV Station
• WVLE Radio Station
• Fraternity Row (Soap opera)
• The Cutting Edge (TV Show) - Tad Martin's former talk show
• Llannet Search (Website) - Search engine frequently used by Llanview and Pine Valley
• MyTube (Website)- Video sharing website similar to YouTube
• MyFace (Website)- A website that is similar to MySpace.
• New Beginnings (TV Show) - Erica Kane's show; broadcast from Pine Valley
• Everyday Heroes (TV Show) - Sam McCall's show; broadcast from Port Charles

• Angel Square Diner - formally known as the DK Diner
• Rodi's Tavern
• Palace Hotel Restaurant
• Wanda's Place
• Hallowed Grounds
• Keri's
• King's Garden
• Andy's Place
• Heavenly Hash
• Back Street Bar
• Ernie's
• The Cave

• Llanview Philharmonic
• Llanview Ballet
• Atheneum Theater
• Capricorn - Antonio Vega's Night Club
• Ultra Violet - Rex Balsom's Night Club - Owned by R.J Gannon
• Break Bar
• Crossroads Bar
• Club Indigo - formerly Alex Olanov's Wild Rose Club
• Crown Casino
• Llanview West
• Wildlife (Gay bar)
• The Hook-Up (Male strip-joint) - formerly owned by Sonia Toledo
• The Hot Spot - the bar Niki Smith took Jessica to when she was younger
• The Thalia (Movie Theatre)

• Buchanan Lodge - Asa Buchanan's cabin on Llantano Mountain
• Buchanan Mansion - Nora Hanen's house with Renée Divine, Clint Buchanan, Matthew Buchanan, Cole Thornhart and Jared Banks
• La Boulaie (Lincoln Street) - The Cramer family house, owned by Starr Manning and rented to Dorian Cramer Lord for $1 per year; formerly the Saybrooke Mansion; often home to Blair Cramer, Starr Manning, & Jack Manning [1]
• Llanfair (1177 Regency Drive) - Victoria Davidson's house with her daughter, Natalie Buchanan
• Llanfair Carriage House - former home of Kevin Buchanan and Kelly Cramer. Located on the grounds of Llanfair.
• Lion's Heart - former residence of Tico Santi (Victor Lord's old mansion)
• Lord Cabin - Victor Lord's former cabin on Llantano Mountain
• 17 Corinth St: PH 2 - Todd Manning's penthouse with Blair Cramer, Starr Manning and Jack Manning
• 17 Oleoracia Street - The Walsh house
• 270 Pond Crossing - former residence of Colin MacIver
• 44 High Street - Rev. Andrew Carpenter's residence at the rectory
• 459 Wakashin Street - Bo Buchanan's apartment with Matthew Buchanan
• 487 Beach Street - Nora Hannen's former house with Matthew Buchanan
• 489 Bach Street - Riley Colson's apartment
• 56 Esperanza Street: Room 1756 - Antonio Vega's apartment with Jamie Vega
• Angel Square Hotel: Apartment #4 - Michael McBain's Apartment with Marcie McBain and Tommy McBain
• Angel Square Hotel: Apartment #6 - John McBain's Apartment
• Palace Hotel: Room 2131- former residence of Spencer Truman
• Stafford Arms (376 High Street) - Hank Gannon's apartment
• S. S. Feelgood - Mel Hayes' former houseboat
• The Mill House - former home of Kevin Buchanan and Cassie Carpenter; former home of Kevin Buchanan and Grace Monroe Davidson; former home of Max Holden, Al Holden and Roxanne Balsom

• Megan Foundation
• Daughters of Llanview
• Friend of Llanview
• Armitage Foundation
• Llanview Philharmonic
• Carpenter Foundation
• Lord Love the Children
• Odyssey House
• Lord Foundation
• Outlook House
• Angel Square Community Center
• Love Center

• Llanview Hospital
• St. Ann's Hospital
• Cherryvale Clinic
• Wingdale Sanitarium
• Mountainview Sanitarium
• Compton's Clinic
• Langyard's Clinic

• St. James Church
• St. James Rectory
• St. Jude's Church
• St. Ambrose Catholic Church
• Llanview Cathedral
• Monk's Hollow Monastery
• Tabernacle of Joy

• Llanview Police Department
• Llantano County Courthouse
• Stateside Prison
• Statesville Prison
• Lehigh Prison

• Rappaport Art Gallery
• Buchanan-Lord Gallery
• Lord/Buchanan Gallery
• Llanview Museum

• Serenity Springs Spa
• Foxy Roxy's Hair Haven
• Llanview Country Club
• Rourke's Gym
• Melador Spa

• Llanview University
• Llanview High
• Llanview Middle School
• Angel Square School for the Performing Arts - Burned down by Max

• Palace Hotel
• Angel Square
• Wallingford Hotel
• Hopkin's Boarding House
• Llanview Towers
• Vernon Inn
• Mountain Sunset Inn
• Bayberry Inn
• Waterside Inn
• Pleasant Valley Motel

• Llanview Airport
• Llanview Train Station
• Llanview Bus Station
• Angel Square Credit Union
• Llanview Bank

For the hardcore punk band, see The Banner (band)

The Banner is the chief newspaper in Llanview. The newspaper was founded and owned by Victor Lord, (originally portrayed by Ernest Graves), then passed on to Joe Riley (Lee Patterson). Subsequently, it was passed on to Clint Buchanan (Clint Ritchie), who owned and editorialized the newspaper. Afterwards, Victoria "Viki" Lord Davidson (Erika Slezak), Victor's daughter, inherited the paper. Todd Manning (Trevor St. John) was previously editor-in-chief until Kevin Riley Buchanan (Dan Gauthier) had him removed from the position, and afterward the paper reverted to Victoria.

Todd Manning later bought Dorian Cramer Lord's newspaper and turned it into The Sun, for which he was the editor.

• Tropiano, Stephen (2000). TV Towns. New York, NY: TV Books L.L.C.. ISBN 1-57500-127-6. 
• Warner, Gary (1998). One Life to Live: Thirty Years of Memories. New York, NY: Disney Books (Little Brown). ISBN 0786863676. 

Fictional Cities in Daytime American Soap Operas v • d • e

ABC Universe Pine Valley, Pennsylvania (All My Children) | Llanview, Pennsylvania (One Life to Live) | Port Charles, New York (General Hospital / Port Charles) Corinth, Pennsylvania (Loving) | New York City, New York (The City) | Collinsport, Maine (Dark Shadows)

CBS Universe Genoa City, Wisconsin (The Young & the Restless) | Springfield (Guiding Light) Los Angeles, California (The Bold & the Beautiful) | Oakdale, Illinois (As the World Turns)

NBC Universe Salem (Days of our Lives) Bay City, Illinois (Another World)

The 101 Universe Harmony (Passions)

Fictional Cities in Primetime American Soap Operas

ABC Universe Port Charles, New York (Night Shift)

CBS Universe Chicago, Illinois (Our Private World)

NBC Universe Bay City, Illinois (Summer Desire)

Notes: All ABC Soaps (except Dark Shadows) share the same universe continuity, having many characters sporadically appear in more then one show. All CBS Soaps share the same universe continuity, having a few characters sporadically appear in more then one show. NBC's Another World, Somerset, Texas, and Summer Desire shared the same universe continuity with CBS before being cancelled.