Mayor Brown Announces Early Start to Yard Waste Collection
Mayor George C. Brown has announced that the Curbside Yard Waste Collection will begin a week earlier than originally planned, in response... more ››
Ice Skates Donated to Wilkes-Barre City for Use at Skating Rink
Mayor George C. Brown accepted a donation of ice skates from the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame this week. The skates were presented by... more ››
Mayor Brown, Administration, and Councilman Barrett Meet with Sherman Hills Complex Representatives
Mayor Brown, Wilkes-Barre City Councilman Bill Barrett and members of the Mayor’s Senior Staff including Police Chief Joe Coffay and Fire... more ››
Mayor Brown Authorizes Flying of Ukrainian Flags on City Property
Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown today announced that he has authorized the flying of the Ukrainian Flag, on city property, in solidarity... more ››
Recycling Collection Delays Expected Due to Weather
Residents in East End, Parsons, and Miners Mills should expect delays in cardboard and paper recycling collection on Friday, February 25,... more ››
City Hall Closed on President’s Day; DPW Pickup Postponed
In Observance of President's Day on Monday, February 21, 2022, City Hall will be closed and there will be no DPW services.Residents in... more ››
Mayor George C. Brown Announces Kids’ Skating Clinic at Ice Rink on Public Square for Saturday, February 19th
Mayor George C. Brown has announced a Kids’ Skating Clinic at the Ice Rink on Public Square, for Saturday, February 19th from 1 PM to 3 PM.
Ice Skating Rink Hours
The Ice Skating Rink on Public Square officially opened on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 12 PM.The rink will be open daily, from 10 AM to... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Announces 2022 Property Tax Payment Schedule
The City of Wilkes-Barre has announced the 2022 Property Tax Schedule, as shown below:DATESCHEDULE
Mayor Brown Announces Temporary Change to Blue Bag Program
The City of Wilkes-Barre “blue” garbage bag system has been impacted by increasing production shortages and distribution issues. Currently... more ››
Mayor Brown Announces Opening of Public Square Ice Skating Rink
Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown announced today that the opening of the Public Square Ice Skating Rink is scheduled for Saturday,... more ››
Wilkes-Barre’s 42nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Announced
Mayor Brown has announced the City’s 42nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which will begin at 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 13th, 2022 at the... more ››
Mayor George C. Brown Accepts Contribution to City from Children’s Service Center
Mayor George C. Brown recently met with Children’s Service Center CEO, Mike Hopkins. Mr. Hopkins presented a $27,200 contribution to the... more ››
Wilkes-Barre Special Needs Playground Receives Donation from MotorWorld Toyota
Recently, Mayor George C. Brown joined members of the Wilkes-Barre Special Needs Playground Project Committee and The Luzerne Foundation to... more ››
Brookside League Inc. Makes Donation to Wilkes-Barre City
Recently, the Brookside League Inc. donated $3,274 to the City of Wilkes-Barre, to be used towards the pumps that are part of the Brookside... more ››
Wilkes-Barre City Seeks 2022 Community Survey Responses
Mayor George C. Brown today announced the launch of Wilkes-Barre City Office of Economic and Community Development’s 2022 Community Survey.
Wilkes-Barre City Health Department hosts Vaccine Clinic and Drive Through Antigen Testing
COVID-19’s omicron variant continues to spread quickly through our community causing record numbers of infections and hospitalizations to... more ››
Mayor George C. Brown Announces Code Blue Emergency Shelter
Mayor George C. Brown is pleased to announce that the City of Wilkes-Barre will now have a Code Blue Emergency Shelter located in the City... more ››
Wilkes-Barre Stimulus Program Begins Issuing Stimulus Checks to Eligible Households
The Mayor of the City of Wilkes-Barre and the Commission on Economic Opportunity are pleased to announce that on January 10, 2022, checks... more ››
New Year’s Eve Holiday Collection
The City of Wilkes-Barre reminds residents that City Hall will be closed and there will be no DPW collections on Friday, December 31st.