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 ››
Wilkes-Barre City Receives Donation from IAANEPA
Mayor George C. Brown accepted donations of gift certificates from the Indian American Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania (IAANEPA).... more ››
City of Wilkes-Barre Announces 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 ››
Curbside Yard Waste Collection Begins Monday, April 13th; Holiday Collection Schedule for East End, Parsons, and Miners Mills
Mayor George C. Brown is happy to announce that curbside yard waste pickup will begin on Monday, April 13th. Residents should place yard... more ››
2020 Census Matters More Than Ever
From Luzerne County Manager David Pedri:TODAY THE ONE THING EVERYONE CAN DO TO ASSIST THE FIGHT AGAINST THE CORONA VIRUS: FILL OUT... more ››
Mayor George C. Brown to Present Coronavirus Update and Answer Residents’ Questions
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Wilkes-Barre Fire Department Receives PPE Donation from Walmart
Today, the Wilkes-Barre Fire Department received a donation of Emergency Response Personal Protection supplies, including procedure masks... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City to Strictly Enforce Proper Recycling and Garbage Collection
In an effort to address possible Coronavirus issues and promote a safer environment for the residents of Wilkes-Barre and the Department of... more ››
Mayor George C. Brown sends Governor Tom Wolf letter addressing "Interstate Bus Transport and private interstate licensed van transportation"
Today, Mayor George C. Brown sent Governor Tom Wolf the following letter, which addresses "Interstate Bus Transport and private interstate... more ››
Mayor Brown Announces Adjustment to 2020 City Property Tax Payment Schedule
Today, Mayor George C. Brown announced that the following adjustments are being made to the 2020 Wilkes-Barre City property tax payment... more ››
City Announces Cancellation of Spring Events
Today, Mayor George C. Brown announced that the city will cancel its annual Cherry Blossom Festival, which was to be held on Saturday,... more ››
Wilkes-Barre Police Officers Graduate from Police Academy
On Thursday, February 20th, Mayor George C. Brown had the honor of joining Wilkes- Barre Police Chief Joseph Coffay to witness the... more ››
Mayor Brown Seeks Applicants for Boards & Authorities
Mayor George C. Brown invites Wilkes-Barre residents to volunteer to serve on the city’s various boards and authorities. Serving on the... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Reminds Community Survey
Mayor George C. Brown reminds residents and visitors of the Wilkes-Barre City Office of Economic and Community Development’s 2020 Community... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Health Department & Luzerne Intermediate Unit 18 to Host Brain Fair
The Wilkes-Barre City Health Department and the Luzerne Intermediate Unit 18 BRAINSTEPS team will conduct a Brain Fair on Saturday... more ››
2020 City Calendars Are Being Delivered to Residents; Holiday Collection Schedule
The 2020 Calendars are making their way to city residents’ homes. Residents who have not received a calendar by mid-February can call the... more ››
City Reminds Commercial, Institutional, and Governmental Establishments of Recycling Report Due Date
Mayor George C. Brown reminds all commercial, institutional, and governmental establishments located in the City of Wilkes-Barre their... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Announces Property Tax Payment Schedule
The City of Wilkes-Barre has announced the 2020 Property Tax Schedule, as shown below:DATESCHEDULE
City Hall Closed on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Normal Curbside Collection Schedule
In Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Wilkes-Barre City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 20th. City Hall will reopen on... more ››
Waller Street to Temporarily Close Friday, January 17th
Waller Street will be closed from Division Street to Horton Street on Friday, January 17th from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM for work on the Solomon... more ››