Delays in Wilkes-Barre City Curbside Pickup Possible
Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown today cautioned residents that delays in curbside garbage and recycling pickup are possible, as daily... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Mayor Brown Announces Plans to Safely Celebrate Holiday Season
Mayor George C. Brown announced today changes to the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and a condensed parade, to minimize risk of... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Announces Changes to Yard Waste & Leaf Collection; Thanksgiving Holiday Collection Schedule
Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown announced the end of curbside yard waste pickup for this year. This week, ending November 20th, is the... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Hall Closed and DPW Services Postponed In Observance of Veterans Day on November 11th
In observance of Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11th, City Hall will be closed and there will be no DPW services.
Wilkes-Barre City Cancels Downtown Trick or Treat Event
Mayor George C. Brown reminds residents and visitors that due to the ongoing COVID-19 gathering restrictions, the Downtown Wilkes-Barre... more ››
South Franklin Street to Temporarily Become Two-Way Street on Wednesday, October 28th
South Franklin Street will become a two-way street from Northampton Street to the Citizens Bank Building on Wednesday, October 28th from 8:... more ››
Columbus Day Collection Schedule
In observance of Columbus Day on Monday, October 12, 2020, City Hall will be closed and there will be no DPW services. City Hall will... more ››
City Health Department to Host Drive Through Flu Clinics
One of the most important things we could all do this year is get a flu shot. Make plans to get vaccinated early in the fall before flu... more ››
Labor Day Collection Schedule Changes; Return to DPW Regular Hours
In Observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2020, City Hall will be closed and there will be no DPW services.
WVSA Street Sweeping Scheduled in Wilkes-Barre for Sept. 2nd & 3rd
The following streets are scheduled for street cleaning by WVSA on Wednesday, September 2nd and Thursday, September 3rd. Residents need to... more ››
Electronic Waste and Tire Drop-Off at DPW Suspended
Due to the overwhelming response by citizens, the household appliances/electronic waste and tire drop off at the Department of Public Works... more ››
2020 Farmers’ Market Opens on Public Square June 25th
Mayor George C. Brown reminds residents and visitors that the 2020 Wilkes-Barre Farmers’ Market will open tomorrow, Thursday June 25th on... more ››
Mayor Brown Reveals Changes to City’s Summer 2020 Events
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Yard Waste Drop Off to Open to Wilkes-Barre Residents; DPW Summer Hours to Begin
In response to warmer weather and resident requests, the Department of Public Works will accept yard waste drop offs, beginning Thursday,... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City's Small Business Emergency Relief Loan Program Deadline Extended
The City of Wilkes-Barre has extended the deadline for the Emergency Relief Loan Program. The program to be accessed by existing... more ››
Memorial Day Curbside Collection Schedule Changes
In observance of Memorial Day, there will be no City Hall or DPW services on Monday, May 25, 2020.Per the City Calendar, collection changes... more ››
City of Wilkes-Barre Announces Small Business Emergency Relief Loan Program
The City of Wilkes-Barre has established an Emergency Relief Loan Program to be accessed by existing non-franchised/locally owned... more ››
Restaurant Emergency Relief Loan Program Ending 5/15/2020
Mayor George C. Brown announced today that effective Friday, May 15, 2020 at 4:30 PM no further applications will be taken for the City of... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Reminds Property Owners of Property Tax Payment Schedule
Mayor George C. Brown reminds city property owners of the following adjustments which were made to the 2020 Wilkes-Barre City property tax... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Announces Changes in Traffic Patterns Near City Hall
Mayor George C. Brown today announced the following street re-openings and continued closures, effective 9:00 AM on Tuesday, May 5, 2020:... more ››