Wilkes-Barre: National Policy Maker Joins Local Conversation About Electronic Health Records Sharing

The "Sharing Data, Saving Lives: The Healthcare Interoperability Agenda" will premiere Thursday, Sept. 17 on WVIA-TV at 8 p.m.

Wilkes-Barre: McCarthy Tire Service To Merge Kingston PA Retail Operations

The move will be effective on Monday, October 5, 2020.

Wilkes-Barre: Candy’s Place VirtuALL Event

This VirtuALL event will be open for participation for the entire month of October.

National Cart Company Expands Into Northeast Pennsylvania

A ribbon cutting celebration will be held on Wednesday, September 16th at 8 AM.

Wilkes-Barre: Sahlen’s Six Hours Of The Glen Returns June 24-27, 2021

Third round of the Michelin Endurance Challenge features nearly 24 hours of on-track action.

Wilkes-Barre: Future Of Work Webinar Series

The Future of Work webinar series is scheduled to start Friday, Sept. 18 at noon to 1 p.m.

Wilkes-Barre: Going Gold 2020 Online Fundraisers Announced

September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness month and the 2020 Going Committee is excited to announce two online fundraisers.

Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA Now Enrolling For The Free YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program

Call by September 20th to enroll; 8 spaces are available in the next class of 10-12 people.

Wilkes-Barre Labor Day Collection Schedule Changes; Return To DPW Regular Hours

In Observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2020, City Hall will be closed and there will be no DPW services.

With Greater Scale, Comes A Greater Opportunity To Serve - Two Local YMCAs Plan To Merge

Two Luzerne County YMCAs, the Wilkes-Barre YMCA and the Greater Pittston YMCA, have expressed their intent to merge the two organizations.

Wilkes-Barre: Fall 2020 Y Walk Begin Sept. 2

Do you want to learn more about Wilkes-Barre’s history, how to start a regular walking workout, and all the changes going on downtown?

Wilkes-Barre: Going Gold 2020 Virtual Kick-Off Event Scheduled

The event will be held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and will kick-off with a virtual event on Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 6 p.m.

Wilkes-Barre: Electronic Waste And Tire Drop-Off At DPW Suspended

The household appliances/electronic waste and tire drop off at the Department of Public Works Yard is suspended immediately.

David Eisenberg, M.D., Named Wright Center’s Director Of Primary Care And Behavioral Health Integration

He also studied at The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education as a psychiatry resident.

Wright Center For Community Health’s Kingston Practice Welcomes Two Pediatricians

Both Dr. Keshinro and Dr. Prasad are accepting pediatric patients at The Wright Center’s Kingston Practice.

Internal Medicine Physicians Join The Wright Center For Community Health

Drs. Tanovic and Cvorovic will see patients at The Wright Center’s Scranton Practice, 501 S. Washington Ave.

Wilkes-Barre: Psychiatrist Joins The Wright Center For Community Health

Vinod Sharma, M.D., a board-certified psychiatrist, has joined The Wright Center for Community Health to treat both children and adults.

The Wright Center For Community Health Welcomes New Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners

Drums resident Christine Wysocky joins The Wright Center’s Wilkes-Barre practice at 250 Old River Road.

Wilkes-Barre Mayor Announces Additional Waste Drop-Off At DPW

In addition to regular weekly curbside pickup, the drop-off will help residents get rid of excess yard waste and recyclables.

Wilkes-Barre: Commonwealth Health Announces Top Employees

Every once in a while, an employee stands out – not only for doing his or her job in exemplary fashion –but for going above and beyond.

The Wright Center Partners With UCLA For Local Alzheimer’s And Dementia Clinic

UCLA’s award-winning Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program is designed to help patients and their families.

Urology Associates Join Commonwealth Health Physician Network

Commonwealth Health Physician Network is pleased to welcome Urology Associates.

“NEPA Live From The Lot” Event Series Brings Live Entertainment Back To Mohegan Sun Arena

Outdoor live entertainment series presented by Geisinger takes place July 16th-18th.

Wright Center For Community Health Names New Infectious Disease Medical Director

Mary Louise Decker, M.D., has joined The Wright Center for Community Health as Infectious Disease Medical Director.

Statement From Watkins Glen International Regarding The Go Bowling At The Glen Weekend

Our NASCAR weekend has been realigned to the Daytona International Speedway road course August 14 – 16.

Wilkes-Barre: Watkins Glen International Update

The events of the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen will be rescheduled for Labor Day weekend, September 3-6, 2020.

Studio 16 South In Downtown Wilkes-Barre Is Now Open

'Introducing Studio 16 South, the state-of-the-art content creation studio located in Downtown Wilkes-Barre.'

Wilkes-Barre: Almost Queen Tickets On Sale For Drive-In Style Performance

The drive-in style performance is scheduled for Friday, July 17 at 8 p.m.

WIlkes-Barre NBT Bank Box Office At Mohegan Sun Arena Set To Re-Open

'Venue offering stimulus incentive with purchase of select event tickets.'

Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA’s Summer-Long Food And Fun At The Park Program Returns

'The Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA will again provide the Food and Fun at the Park Program at seven Wilkes-Barre City locations.'

Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA To Reopen Facility To Members

'After closing its facility on March 27th, the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA will reopen to members on Monday, June 22nd.'

Mayor Brown Reveals Changes To Wilkes-Barre City’s Summer 2020 Events

The City’s Farmers Market on Public Square will open on Thursday, June 25th at 10 AM and continue through 4 PM each Thursday.

Yard Waste Drop Off To Open To Wilkes-Barre Residents; DPW Summer Hours To Begin

"In response to warmer weather and resident requests, the Department of Public Works will accept yard waste drop offs, beginning Thursday."

Wilkes-Barre Restaurant Emergency Relief Loan Program Ending May 15

From May 15, 2020 at 4:30 PM no further applications will be taken for the City of Wilkes-Barre Restaurant Emergency Relief Loan Program.

Wilkes-Barre City Receives Donation From Indian American Association Of Northeastern Pennsylvania

The certificates, redeemable at Atrium The Restaurant, will be distributed to the City’s Department of Public Works employees.

City Of Wilkes-Barre Announces Emergency Relief Loan Program

The application will be available on the City’s website by Friday, April 24th at 9:00 AM, to view, download, complete, and submit via email.

Wilkes-Barre Curbside Yard Waste Collection Begins April 13th

Mayor George C. Brown is happy to announce that curbside yard waste pickup will begin on Monday, April 13.

Wilkes-Barre Curbside Yard Waste Collection Begins Monday, April 13

Mayor George C. Brown is happy to announce that curbside yard waste pickup will begin on Monday, April 13.

Wilkes-Barre 2020 Census Matters More Than Ever

Completing your 2020 United States Census is now more important than ever for the future of Northeast Pennsylvania.

Wilkes-Barre City To Strictly Enforce Recycling And Garbage Collection

City of Wilkes-Barre will be initiating changes to the collection of garbage and recyclables beginning Monday, March 30th.