North Washington Street Entrance to City Hall to Close Temporarily
Beginning Monday September 20th, the North Washington St. entrance to City Hall will be closed to all pedestrian traffic for approximately... more ››
Labor Day Collection Schedule; Return to Regular DPW Hours
There will be no garbage, recycling, or yard waste collections, on Labor Day, Monday, September 6th. Paper & Cardboard Recycling,... more ››
Mayor George C. Brown Announces Precautionary Closure of Barney St. Bridge; City’s Response to Weather Event
As a precautionary measure, the Barney Street Bridge, located between Horton and Brook Streets in South Wilkes-Barre, will close... more ››
Mayor George C. Brown Announces Electronics Recycling Event for City Resident
The City of Wilkes-Barre has partnered with Responsible Recycling Solutions (RSS) to host a drive-through, Electronics Recycling Event for... more ››
Mayor George C. Brown Announces Second Round of Hometown Heroes Banner Program
Today, Mayor George C. Brown announced that the City of Wilkes-Barre will continue its “Hometown Heroes” banner program. The Hometown... more ››
Mayor George C. Brown Announces White Goods Collection
Mayor George C. Brown announced the upcoming 2021 White Goods curbside pick-up program for Wilkes-Barre City residents.
Kistler Students Enjoy Walkitecture Tour
Students from Dr. David W. Kistler Elementary School took steps through history when they recently embarked on the Wilkes-Barre City Health... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Health Department to Host CarFit Clinic in October
The Wilkes-Barre Health Department will hold a CarFit clinic later this fall. The original date was scheduled for Tuesday, August 24th, but... more ››
Mayor George C. Brown Announces City “Block Captains” Program to Help Address Neighborhood Issues
Mayor George C. Brown has announced the implementation of a Block Captains program in the City of Wilkes-Barre.
Mayor George C. Brown Accepts Donation for Wilkes-Barre City Special Needs Playground Project from Infinite Alchemy Hair Studio
On Monday, July 26th, Mayor George C. Brown accepted a donation on behalf of the Wilkes-Barre City Special Needs Playground Project from... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Announces Entertainment and Sponsors of Old Fashioned Fourth of July 2021 Celebration
Mayor George C. Brown is happy to announce further details of the Old Fashioned Fourth of July 2021 Celebration. The event, which will be... more ››
Wilkes-Barre’s Splash Pad Opening Postponed to Saturday, June 5th
Today, Mayor George C. Brown announced that the City of Wilkes-Barre will postpone the opening of the Coal Street Splash Pad to Saturday,... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Reminds Residents of Memorial Day Collection Schedule; DPW Summer Hours
City Hall will be closed and there will be no DPW services on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31st, 2021. There will be no garbage, recycling, or... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City to Open Splash Pad on June 4th
Today, Mayor George C. Brown announced that the City of Wilkes-Barre will open the Coal Street Splash Pad on Friday, June 4th. The Splash... more ››
Mayor Brown Announces City’s Plans for Independence Day Celebration
Mayor George C. Brown announced today that the City of Wilkes-Barre plans to celebrate Independence Day on Sunday, July 4th, 2021 at Kirby... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Prepares for Great American Cleanup on Saturday
Mayor George C. Brown is pleased to announce that over 15 volunteer groups have registered to participate in Wilkes-Barre’s Great American... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Mayor Brown Announces Modifications to Holiday Collection Schedules and Increases Yard Waste Container Limit
Mayor George C. Brown announced that there will be modifications to the upcoming Good Friday holiday garbage and recycling collection.
Wilkes-Barre's Great American Cleanup Planned for Saturday, April 24th
Mayor George C. Brown announced the City’s plans for its Great American Cleanup. The cleanup will take place on Saturday, April 24th. The... more ››
Road Restrictions Due to North Pennsylvania Ave. Fire at Bielecki Scrap & Recycling
On Tuesday, March 16th, North Pennsylvania Ave will be constricted to one lane from East Linden Street to Conyngham Avenue, as debris from... more ››