City News

Mayor George C. Brown Announces Downtown Holiday Parking Meter Fee Suspension

Mayor George C. Brown is pleased to announce that the City of Wilkes-Barre will be suspending parking meter fees in the Downtown Wilkes-... more ››

Wilkes-Barre City’s Thanksgiving Holiday Collection Schedule Announced

Thanksgiving CollectionCity Hall will be closed and there will be no DPW services on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23rd and the day... more ››

Wilkes-Barre City Announces Leaf Pickup and Street Sweeping Schedule for November 15-17

Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown has announced the street cleaning schedule for Wednesday, November 15th through Friday, November 17th. The... more ››

During Demo

The City of Wilkes-Barre Begins Demolition of Abandonded Property at 493 S. Franklin Strret

The City of Wilkes-Barre began demolition today of an abandoned property at 493 S. Franklin St.SRI was the lowest bidder at $27,000.   

11.9.2023 Wilkes-Barre City Announces Leaf Pickup and Street Sweeping Schedule for November 14-17

Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown has announced the street cleaning schedule for Tuesday, November 14th through Friday, November 17th.  The... more ››

Wilkes-Barre City Announces Leaf Pickup and Street Sweeping Schedule for November 13-14

Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown has announced the street cleaning schedule for Monday, November 13th through Tuesday, November 14th.  The... more ››

Wilkes-Barre City Hall Closed on Veterans Day; Curbside Pickup Rescheduled

In observance of Veterans Day, City Hall will be closed and there will be no DPW services on Friday, November 10th.

Last Farmers Market of the 2023 Season is on Thursday, November 9, 2023.

The last Wilkes-Barre City Farmers Market of the 2023 season will be this Thursday, November 9th from 10 AM- 4 PM on Public Square.Thank... more ››

Wilkes-Barre City Announces Completion of the Pickleball Courts at Barney Farms Park

Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown is pleased to announce the completion of the Pickleball Courts at Barney Farms Park.

Wilkes-Barre Road Closures Scheduled during Wyoming Valley Veterans Day Parade on Sunday, November 5th

The Wyoming Valley Veterans Day Parade is this Sunday, November 5th at 2 PM. The parade route is along Market Street, from Wyoming Ave.,... more ››

Wilkes-Barre City Announces Leaf Pickup and Street Sweeping Schedule for November 6-9

Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown has announced the street cleaning schedule for Monday, November 6th through Thursday, November 9th. The... more ››

Road Closures Planned Saturday, November 4th, Saturday, November 11th, and Sunday, November 12th

Pennsylvania American Water will be replacing water mains at the intersection of East Market Street at North and South Washington Street... more ››

November 2 & 3 Leaf Pick Up and Street Sweeping Schedule

Leaf pick-up and street sweeping will take place Thursday, November 2, 2023 & Friday, November 3, 2023, on the following streets.... more ››

Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown Presented with Award from Ukraine

Today, Mayor George C. Brown was presented with an award from the Ukraine in recognition of the city’s donations to first responders in the... more ››

Trick-Or-Treating Event Scheduled for Sunday, October 29th in Downtown Wilkes-Barre

The City of Wilkes-Barre, Downtown Wilkes-Barre Business Association, and the Diamond City Partnership invite all ghouls and goblins to “... more ››

Wilkes-Barre Announces Street Cleaning Schedule for October 12th & 13th

Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown has announced the street cleaning schedule for Thursday, October 12th and Friday, October 13th. The... more ››

Wilkes-Barre City’s Columbus Day Holiday Collection Schedule

Wilkes-Barre City Hall will be closed and there will be no garbage, recycling, or yard waste on Columbus Day, Monday, October 9th, for... more ››

Wilkes-Barre Announces Street Cleaning Schedule for October 5th & 6th

Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown has announced the street cleaning schedule for Thursday, October 5th and Friday, October 6th. The schedule... more ››

Wilkes-Barre Announces Street Cleaning Schedule for September 28th & 29th

Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown has announced the street cleaning schedule for Thursday, September 28th and Friday, September 29th. The... more ››

Mayor George C. Brown Announces Electronics Recycling and Document Shredding Event for City Residents

Mayor George C. Brown is pleased to announce a free, drive-through, electronics recycling and document shredding event for city residents... more ››

Pages