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Wilkes-Barre City Police Civil Service Commission Announces Entry Level Police Officers Examination

The City of Wilkes-Barre Police Civil Service Commission has announced the Entry Level Police Officers examination schedule.

Wilkes-Barre City Closed on Presidents Day; Holiday Collection Schedule

In observance of Presidents Day on Monday, February 20, 2023, City Hall will be closed and there will be no DPW services.Residents in... more ››

Ice Skates Available this Weekend at the Ice-Skating Rink on Public Square

The City will provide free ice skates for use on the Ice-Skating Rink on Public Square this weekend, on Friday, February 17th from 5-8 PM... more ››

Wilkes-Barre City Seeks 2023 Community Survey Responses

Mayor George C. Brown today announced the launch of Wilkes-Barre City Office of Economic and Community Development’s 2023 Community Survey.

Wilkes-Barre City Notified of Recommended Levee System Accreditation by Army Corps of Engineers

The City has received notice that the U.S.

Mayor Brown Announces CODE Blue for January 31st to February 4th

Mayor George C. Brown has announced that the City of Wilkes-Barre will enact the CODE BLUE designation from January 31st to February 4th... more ››

Wilkes-Barre City Announces Live Ice Sculpture Carving Demonstration at the Ice-Skating Rink on Public Square on February 3rd

Today, Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown announced that there will be a live ice carving demonstration on Friday, February 3, 2023, from 6... more ››

Ice Skates Available January 27-29, 2023 at the Ice-Skating Rink on Public Square

Today, Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown announced that the City will provide free ice skates for use on the Ice-Skating Rink on Public... more ››

Wilkes-Barre City Announces 2023 Property Taxes Issued; Payment Schedule 

The City of Wilkes-Barre 2023 property taxes have been issued. Anyone who has not received their tax bill by February 1, 2023, should call... more ››

Wilkes-Barre’s 43rd St. Patrick’s Day Parade Announced

Mayor George C. Brown has announced that the City’s 43rd St. Patrick’s Day Parade, is scheduled for Sunday, March 12th, 2023. The parade... more ››

Wilkes-Barre City Announces Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Closure; DPW Schedule

Wilkes-Barre City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2023 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.Curbside garbage and... more ››

Ice Skates Available this Weekend at the Ice-Skating Rink on Public Square

Today, Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown announced that the City will provide free ice skates for use on the Ice-Skating Rink on Public... more ››

Christmas Tree Curbside Collection Announced

As scheduled, Wilkes-Barre City DPW crews will begin to pick up residents’ live/real Christmas trees during curbside collection, on... more ››

Wilkes-Barre’s Ice-Skating Rink's Free Ice-Skates Hours for January, February, and March 2023

Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown announced that the City will continue to provide free ice skates for use on the Ice-Skating Rink on... more ››

New Year’s Day (Observed) Holiday Collection Schedule

Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown has announced the curbside collection schedule for the upcoming holiday of New Year’s Day (observed).... more ››

Mayor Brown Announces CODE Blue for December 23rd-28th

Mayor George C. Brown has announced that the City of Wilkes-Barre will enact the CODE BLUE designation beginning Friday, December 23rd... more ››

Wilkes-Barre City Holiday Collection Schedules

Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown has announced the curbside collection schedule for the upcoming holidays of Christmas Day (observed) and... more ››

Wilkes-Barre City Suspends Recycling Collection on December 23rd Due to Predicted Inclement Weather

Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown has announced that the city will suspend plastic, cans, and glass bottle recycling collection on Friday... more ››

Leaf Vacuum Truck Schedule for December 12th & 13th

Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown has announced that next week, the City’s leaf vacuum truck will be picking up leaves and the street... more ››

Leaf Vacuum Truck Schedule for December 7th & 8th

Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown has announced that this week, the City’s leaf vacuum truck will be picking up leaves and the street... more ››

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