Wilkes-Barre City Prepares for Great American Cleanup on Saturday
Mayor George C. Brown is pleased to announce that over 15 volunteer groups have registered to participate in Wilkes-Barre’s Great American... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Mayor Brown Announces Modifications to Holiday Collection Schedules and Increases Yard Waste Container Limit
Mayor George C. Brown announced that there will be modifications to the upcoming Good Friday holiday garbage and recycling collection.
Wilkes-Barre's Great American Cleanup Planned for Saturday, April 24th
Mayor George C. Brown announced the City’s plans for its Great American Cleanup. The cleanup will take place on Saturday, April 24th. The... more ››
Road Restrictions Due to North Pennsylvania Ave. Fire at Bielecki Scrap & Recycling
On Tuesday, March 16th, North Pennsylvania Ave will be constricted to one lane from East Linden Street to Conyngham Avenue, as debris from... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Mayor Brown’s Statement Related to the American Rescue Plan Act Being Signed Into Law
“I was extremely pleased to learn that the American Rescue Plan Act was officially signed into law on March 11th by President Biden. I... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown Meets with Wilkes-Barre Special Needs Playground Committee
On Thursday, February 25th, Mayor George C. Brown met with volunteers interested in raising necessary funding, through eligible grants and... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Extends Tax Due Dates by 30 Days
Mayor George C. Brown announced a 30-day extension for the payment of 2021 Wilkes-Barre City property taxes. The extension is in... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Hall & DPW Closed on Presidents Day; Collection Schedule Changes Due to Holiday and Upcoming Winter Weather
On Monday, February 15, 2021, in observance of Presidents Day, City Hall will be closed and there will be no DPW services. Garbage... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Mayor Brown Honors Fire Department Employee Dorothy Owens for 50 Years of Service to the City
Today Mayor George C. Brown presented a proclamation and a Key to the City to Dorothy Lynn Owens 50 for years of service, support, and... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Postpones St. Patrick’s Day Parade until September
Mayor George C. Brown announced today that the 2021 Wilkes-Barre City St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be postponed tentatively to Sunday,... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Garbage & Recycling Collection Update 2.2.2021
Garbage and Recycling Collection for residents in the Mayflower, Rolling Mill Hill, Iron Triangle, and Goose Island neighborhoods will... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Announces 2021 Property Tax Payment Schedule
The City of Wilkes-Barre has announced the 2021 Property Tax Schedule, as shown below:DATESCHEDULE
City of Wilkes-Barre Reminds Commercial, Institutional, and Governmental Establishments of Recycling Report Due Date
Mayor George C. Brown would like to remind all commercial, institutional, and governmental establishments located in the City of Wilkes-... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Fire and Police Departments Receive Donation from Ocean State Job Lot
On Friday, January 15th, Mayor George C. Brown, Police Chief Joe Coffay and Fire Chief Jay Delaney accepted donations of Personal... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Police Department Receives Donation from MotorWorld Toyota
On Thursday, January 14th, Mayor George C. Brown and Wilkes-Barre Police Chief Joe Coffay accepted a donation from MotorWorld Toyota in the... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City to Pickup Christmas Trees Curbside, Beginning January 11th
The City of Wilkes-Barre will begin to pick up residents’ Christmas trees during curbside collection beginning on Monday, January 11th.... more ››
New Year's Day Collection Schedule
Residents are reminded that City Hall will be closed and there will be no DPW services on New Year’s Day, which is Friday, January 1st.... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Prepares for Potential High Water Event
Due to a potential high water event beginning Thursday, December 24th, the City of Wilkes-Barre will be taking necessary precautions.
Wilkes-Barre City Takes Delivery of New Ambulance
The City of Wilkes-Barre will be taking delivery of a 2019 Ford Braun liberty ambulance and Stryker Power load system later this week. The... more ››
Christmas Day Collection Schedule
Residents are reminded that City Hall will be closed and there will be no DPW services on Christmas Day, which is Friday, December 25th .... more ››