Wilkes-Barre
A city in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania — population 40,597 as of 2020.
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City of Wilkes-Barre
September 16Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown announced that WVSA will be street cleaning in Wilkes-Barre City Monday, September 21 through Friday, September 25.
Government & Civic
City of Wilkes-Barre
September 16Wilkes-Barre City Police Department’s K9 Ryan to Receive Donation of Body Armor
K9 Ryan will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
Public SafetyCity of Wilkes-Barre
September 14Wilkes-Barre, PA September 14, 2026, Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown has announced the return of curbside collections of appliances and mattresses and couches and drive-through e-recycling and paper shredding collections for city residents.
Government & CivicCity of Wilkes-Barre
September 11Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown and the Wilkes-Barre City Health Department have announced the 2026 FREE Flu Vaccine Clinics schedule. Vaccines are for Wilkes-Barre City residents only and proof of residency is required.
Government & CivicCity of Wilkes-Barre
September 10Mayor George C. Brown invites residents and visitors to celebrate the 9th Annual Multicultural Parade and Festival on Saturday, September 12th.
EventsCity of Wilkes-Barre
September 10Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown announced that WVSA will be street cleaning in Wilkes-Barre City Monday, September 14 through Friday, September 18. The schedule is tentative and weather permitting.
Government & CivicIn and around Wilkes-Barre
See & do
- 425 South Franklin
- All Star Cheer Academy
- Amber Palace Catering and Banquets
- Anthracite Heritage Foundation
- Arts Youniverse
Eat, drink & stay
- A&W Grocery and Restaurant
- Annie tavern and grill
- Best Western Plus Genetti Wilkes Barre
- Abe's Hot Dogs
- Arena Bar & Grill Inc
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Wilkes-Barre by the numbers
- Area
- 6.85 sq mi (17.74 km²), 0.35 sq mi water
- Median age
- 34.7
- Households
- 16,644
- Persons per household
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $48,515
- Median house value
- $117,200
- Office
- CITY ADMINISTRATOR
- Address
- 40 E MARKET ST, WILKES BARRE, PA 18711