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2018 Veterans Day Collection Schedule

Veterans Day Collection Schedule

City Hall will be closed and there will be no DPW services, in observance of Veterans Day, on Monday, November 12, 2018.

Milling & Paving of Franklin Street to begin Monday 10/29

Beginning Monday October 29th, UGI, along with the City of Wilkes-Barre, will begin milling and paving Franklin Street from South St. to... more ››

Work on Solomon Creek Wall to Affect Parking and Traffic

Contractor Don E. Bower, Inc. will begin sanitary sewer relocation work, as part of the Solomon Creek Wall project, on Monday, October 29th... more ››

Public Square Upgrades, Phase 1 to Begin; Changes to City Event Locations

The City of Wilkes-Barre will begin the first phase of upgrades to Public Square on Monday, October 22, 2018. Work hours for the project... more ››

City Launches Online Parking Ticket Payment Option

Mayor Tony George is happy to announce that the City of Wilkes-Barre has officially launched its online parking ticket payment option,... more ››

Wilkes-Barre Health Department to Exercise Public Health Emergency Preparedness Plans

The Wilkes-Barre City Health Department will be exercising its public health emergency preparedness plans on Saturday, October 13th, in the... more ››

Final Day to Purchase Large Item Stickers for East End, Parsons & Miners Mills Residents

Residents in East End, Parsons & Miners Mills neighborhoods with a Friday collection day, who purchase Large Item Collection Stickers,... more ››

2018 Columbus Day Collection Schedule

Columbus Day Collection Schedule

In Observance of Columbus Day on Monday, October 8, 2018, City Hall will be closed and there will be no DPW services.

George Administration to Attend Rolling Mill Hill, Mayflower, Iron Triangle Crime Watch Meeting

On Tuesday, October 2nd, department representatives from Wilkes-Barre City Hall will attend the Rolling Mill Hill, Mayflower, Iron Triangle... more ››

Large Item Pickup scheduled for South W-B 2, East, End, Parsons & Miners Mills Residents

The City of Wilkes-Barre has announced the large item collection dates for the remaining Wilkes-Barre neighborhoods. Please call Mayor... more ››

City of Wilkes-Barre Retains the Best National Flood Insurance Program Floodplain Management Rating in the State

Mayor Tony George has received an official letter from The Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with... more ››

Spellman ALS Practiotioner

WBFD Paramedic EMS Jude Spellman named 2018 ALS Practitioner of the Year

City of Wilkes-Barre Fire Department EMS Paramedic Jude Spellman recently received the 2018 ALS Practitioner of the Year Award. 

ROAD CLOSURE:North Franklin Street Saturday, 9/8/18

North Franklin Street from Market Street to Union Street will be closed Saturday, September 8th from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm for workk making... more ››

September 7, 2018: Final Day to Purchase Large Item Stickers for Mayflower, Rolling Mill Hill, Iron Triangle & Goose Island Residents

Residents in Mayflower, Rolling Mill Hill, Iron Triangle & Goose Island neighborhoods with a Wednesday collection day, who purchase... more ››

2018 Regular DPW Hours

Department of Public Works regular hours return on September 4th

Department of Public Works will return to their regular hours, of 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM (Monday through Friday) on Tuesday, September 4th.

Labor Day Collection Schedule

Labor Day Collection Schedule

In Observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 3, 2018, City Hall will be closed and there will be no DPW services. City Hall will reopen... more ››

Large Item Pickup scheduled for Mayflower, Rolling Mill Hill, Iron Triangle & Goose Island Residents

Residents in Mayflower, Rolling Mill Hill, Iron Triangle & Goose Island neighborhoods with a Wednesday collection day, who purchase... more ››

City to Launch Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program

Mayor Anthony G. George is pleased to announce that the Office of Economic & Community Development will be launching a comprehensive... more ››

Large Item Pickup scheduled for North End, Heights, and Brookside Residents

Residents in North End, Heights, and Brookside neighborhoods with a Tuesday collection day, who purchase Large Item Collection Stickers,... more ››

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