George Administration Thanks Solomon Creek Businesses and Residents for their Cooperation
Mayor Tony George and his administration thank the residents and businesses adjacent to Solomon Creek for their patience and cooperation... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Health Department to Distribute Narcan
Pennsylvania had the highest number of drug overdose deaths in 2017 among all states in the nation. Nearly 5,400 Pennsylvania residents... more ››
Health Department Provides Free Flu Vaccines during National Influenza Vaccination Week
In honor of National Influenza Vaccination Week, December 2-8, 2018 , the Wilkes Barre City Health Department will provide free flu vaccine... more ››
Mayor Tony George Appoints Rick Gazenski as City Administrator
Mayor Tony George has appointed Rick Gazenski as City Administrator. The appointment was made following Administrator Ted Wampole’s... more ››
U.S. Census Bureau announces 2020 Census Jobs
Posted on behalf of the U.S. Census Bureau
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 ››
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 ››
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 ››
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.