News in Wilkes-Barre
City of Wilkes-Barre
Published September 25Street Cleaning Schedule for September 29—October 2
Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown announced that there will be street cleaning in Wilkes-Barre City Tuesday, September 29 through Friday, October 2. The schedule is tentative and weather permitting.
City of Wilkes-Barre
Published September 16Street Cleaning Schedule for September 21-25
Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown announced that WVSA will be street cleaning in Wilkes-Barre City Monday, September 21 through Friday, September 25.
City of Wilkes-Barre
Published 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.
City of Wilkes-Barre
Published September 14Wilkes-Barre Mayor Announces Upcoming Curbside and Drive-Through Collections for City Residents
Wilkes-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.
City of Wilkes-Barre
Published September 112026 FREE Flu Vaccine Clinic for City Residents Schedule
Wilkes-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.
City of Wilkes-Barre
Published September 10Multicultural Parade & Festival on Saturday, September 12
Mayor George C. Brown invites residents and visitors to celebrate the 9th Annual Multicultural Parade and Festival on Saturday, September 12th.
City of Wilkes-Barre
Published September 10Street Cleaning Schedule for September 14-18
Wilkes-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.
City of Wilkes-Barre
Published September 09Wilkes-Barre Mayor and Council Members Meet with Lincoln Plaza Residents
Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown, City Council Chair Jessica McClay (District E) and Councilman Stan Mirin (District C) visited residents of Lincoln Plaza
City of Wilkes-Barre
Published September 09Wilkes-Barre City Announces Upcoming Milling & Paving
Wilkes-Barre City has been advised of upcoming milling and paving projects.
City of Wilkes-Barre
Published September 09Wilkes-Barre Mayor Announces List of Street Improvements Completed/Scheduled in 2026
Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown is proud to announce the following list of completed or scheduled street improvement projects for 2026.
City of Wilkes-Barre
Published September 04Labor Day Collection Schedule; Return to Regular DPW Hours
Wilkes-Barre City Hall will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026. Additionally, there will be no garbage, recycling, or yard waste collections, Monday, September 7th.
City of Wilkes-Barre
Published September 04Street Cleaning Schedule for September 8-11
Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown announced that there will be street cleaning in Wilkes-Barre City for Tuesday, September 8 through Friday, September 11. The schedule is tentative and weather permitting.