Wilkes-Barre Establishes Cemetery Beautification Fund for City Cemetery
The City has established the Wilkes-Barre Cemetery Beautification Fund to raise funding for the beautification, upkeep and repair of the... more ››
Wilkes-Barre Special Needs Playground Receives Donation from Unified Sports Group and the McGovern Family
Recently, Unified Sports Group and the McGovern Family donated $3,110 to the Wilkes-Barre Special Needs Playground Project. Unified Sports... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Notified of Rabid Cat
A rabid cat was found in the vicinity of Crescent Ave. Wilkes-Barre on July 26, 2022.Anyone with a bite or other significant human exposure... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Mayor Brown Comments on State ATV Law
On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, Governor Tom Wolf signed a Bill which bans ATVs and dirt bikes from operating on public streets and sidewalks... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Opens Registration for Multicultural Parade & Festival
Wilkes-Barre City’s 2022 Multicultural Parade & Festival will return to Downtown Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, September 17th from 11 AM to... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Independence Day Collection Schedule
Wilkes-Barre City Holiday Collection Schedule for Independence Day on Monday, July 4th is as follows:• Monday, July 4th garbage and Cans/... more ››
Road Closure in Downtown Wilkes-Barre Scheduled for June 26th
Road Closures in Downtown Wilkes-Barre will take place on Sunday, June 26, 2022 from 10 AM to 1 PM for the NEPA Rainbow Alliance’s... more ››
Fire Department Issues Summer Fire Safety Tips for Barbecue Grills, Fire Pits, and Outdoor Fireplaces
As summer begins, the Wilkes-Barre City Fire Department reminds city residents of the responsibilities they have with the use of barbecue... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Health Department to Co-Host Child Nutrition Day
The Wilkes-Barre Health Department along with Luzerne County Head Start, and Maternal & Family Health Services are teaming up for a... more ››
City Hall & DPW Closed for Flag Day on Tuesday, June 14th
Wilkes-Barre City Hall will be closed and there will be no DPW services or garbage, yard waste, or recycling collection on Tuesday, June... more ››
Wilkes-Barre Stimulus Program Application Period ends June 10th
The application period for the Wilkes-Barre City Stimulus Program ends Friday, June 10, 2022. Applications must be submitted online or by... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Health Department to host CarFit Clinic
The Wilkes-Barre City Health Department will host a CarFit clinic on Friday, June 17th from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM at The Assembly of God... more ››
Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown Presents Check to Osterhout Free Library
Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown presented a check to the Osterhout Free Library in the amount of $7,500, to be used towards the library’s... more ››
Retired Wilkes-Barre Paramedic Honored for 47 Years of Service
Today, Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown honored City Paramedic Jude Spellman for his 47 years of service to the City of Wilkes-Barre on... more ››
Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown Presents Proclamation to Northeastern PA Philharmonic
Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown presented a proclamation to Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic’s Executive Director Nancy Sanderson, in... more ››
May 27th Car Show Cancelled
Due to the inclement weather forecast predicted for Friday, May 27th, the “Cruzin’ the Square” Car Show is cancelled.The car show is... more ››
Memorial Day Collection Schedule; DPW Summer Hours Begin
City Hall will be closed and there will be no DPW services on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2022.
Mayor Brown Announces Pothole Reporting Line
Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown announced today that potholes may be reported directly to the Pothole Reporting Line at 570.208.... more ››
Mayor Brown Forms Wilkes-Barre City Cemetery Restoration Committee
Mayor George C. Brown has announced the formation of the Wilkes-Barre City Cemetery Restoration Committee. The team of volunteers will work... more ››
Fine Arts Fiesta Traffic Advisory
TRAVEL ADVISORY
2022 Fine Arts Fiesta
Public Square, Wilkes-Barre
Event: May 19-22, 2022
Traffic... more ››