Wilkes-Barre City Extends Curbside Yard Waste Collection; Leaf Vacuum Truck Schedule Begins
Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown has announced that the City of Wilkes-Barre will extend curbside yard waste collection to the week... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Ice Skating Rink Update
Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown today announced that the city will provide free ice skates for use on the Ice-Skating Rink on Public... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown Announces Holiday Parking Meter Fee Suspension
Mayor George C. Brown is pleased to announce that the City of Wilkes-Barre will be suspending parking meter fees in the downtown area for... more ››
Mayor Brown Announces CODE Blue for November 19th and 20th
Mayor George C. Brown has announced that the City of Wilkes-Barre will enact the CODE BLUE designation today, Saturday, November 19th and... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Ice Skating Rink to Open during Saturday’s Christmas Parade
Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown today announced that the Ice-Skating Rink on Public Square will be opened during the annual Christmas... more ››
Mayor George C. Brown Announces Details of Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony
Mayor George C. Brown invites residents and visitors to the 2022 Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony, which will take place on... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Hall Closed on Veterans Day; Curbside Pickup Rescheduled
In observance of Veterans Day, City Hall will be closed and there will be no DPW services on Friday, November 11th.
Wilkes-Barre City Hall Parking Lot Closed for Repair, Beginning Monday 10/24
Beginning on Monday, October 24th the City Hall Parking Lot will be milled, paved, and repainted. The process should take 1-2 weeks.... more ››
Travel Delays Expected During E-Recycling Dropoff on October 17th and 20th.
Travel delays, along North Pennsylvania Avenue, between Butler Street and Conyngham Ave., are expected during the City of Wilkes-Barre’s E-... more ››
Columbus Day Holiday Collection Schedule
Wilkes-Barre City Hall will be closed and there will be no garbage, recycling, or yard waste on Columbus Day, Monday, October 10th, for... more ››
Wilkes-Barre Mayor Presents Check to Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic
Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown recently presented an $7,500 check, funded by the American Rescue Plan, to the Northeastern Pennsylvania... more ››
Wilkes-Barre Mayor Presents Check to Luzerne County Historical Society
Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown recently presented an $7,500 check, funded by the American Rescue Plan, to Luzerne County Historical... more ››
Special Needs Playground Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Planned for October 9th
Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown and the Special Needs Playground Project Committee cordially invite the community to the Wilkes-Barre... more ››
Wilkes-Barre Mayor Recognizes Resident Running in NYC Marathon
Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown recently presented Wilkes-Barre City resident Erin Kosisky with a letter recognizing her for her... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Announces Release of the City’s Updated Public Protection Classification (PPC ®) Program Classification
The City of Wilkes-Barre was recently informed of its updated Public Protection Classification (PPC®) program classification.
Fall 2022 Recycling Programs
Today, Mayor George C. Brown announced plans for the City's upcoming recycling events.Events are for Wilkes-Barre City residents ONLY!
Labor Day Collection Schedule; Return to Regular DPW Hours
Wilkes-Barre City Hall will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 5th. Additionally, there will be no garbage, recycling, or yard waste... more ››
Mayor Brown's Statement Regarding City Controller
Mayor George C. Brown's Statement Regarding City ControllerAUGUST 11, 2022
Status Report for the City's American Rescue Plan Programs.
Mayor George C. Brown announced today, August 8, 2022, the Status Report for the City's American Rescue Plan Programs.
Wilkes-Barre and PennDOT Officials meet to Discuss Future of Passenger Rail
Today, Mayor George C. Brown, members of his Administration, Councilman Tony Brooks, and City Controller Darren Snyder, held a second,... more ››