Rental Arrears Down In Luzerne County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Luzerne County rental households are in arrears as of early August, according to a new analysis.

City Of Wilkes-Barre: City's American Recovery Plan Programs Awaiting Final Federal Regulations

Mayor George C. Brown announced today that the City of Wilkes-Barre has prepared requirements, documentation, and proposed agreements to ...

City Of Wilkes-Barre: Mayor George C. Brown Announces Emergency Utility Assistance Program Update

To date the City has paid out $ 31,715.66 assisting a total of 44 residents that have completed the Emergency Utility Assistance Program ...

City Of Wilkes-Barre: Mayor George C. Brown Announces Changes To Garbage Bag Program

Due to a shortage of materials used to make the Blue Wilkes-Barre City Garbage Bags, the manufacture will be providing orange garbage ba ...

City Of Wilkes-Barre: Work On Laurel Run Creek Walls To Affect Neighborhood

Mayor George C. Brown announced today that Pioneer Construction, Inc., the contractor repairing the concrete walls at Laurel Run Creek, ...

City Of Wilkes-Barre: North Washington Street Entrance To City Hall To Close Temporarily

Beginning Monday September 20th, the North Washington St. entrance to City Hall will be closed to all pedestrian traffic for approximate ...

Wilkes-Barre-Area Unemployment Rate Increased In July: Feds

The Luzerne County unemployment rate worsened slightly during the summer.

City Of Wilkes-Barre: Labor Day Collection Schedule; Return To Regular DPW Hours

There will be no garbage, recycling, or yard waste collections, on Labor Day, Monday, September 6th. Paper & Cardboard Recycling, Garbag ...

City Of Wilkes-Barre: Mayor George C. Brown Announces Electronics Recycling Event For City Resident

The City of Wilkes-Barre has partnered with Responsible Recycling Solutions (RSS) to host a drive-through, Electronics Recycling Event f ...

City Of Wilkes-Barre: Mayor George C. Brown Announces White Goods Collection

Mayor George C. Brown announced the upcoming 2021 White Goods curbside pick-up program for Wilkes-Barre City residents.

City Of Wilkes-Barre: Wilkes-Barre City Health Department To Host CarFit Clinic

The Wilkes-Barre Health Department will hold a CarFit clinic for Senior Drivers on Tuesday, August 24th from 9:30am to 12:00 PM at The K ...

City Of Wilkes-Barre: Kistler Students Enjoy Walkitecture Tour

Students from Dr. David W. Kistler Elementary School took steps through history when they recently embarked on the Wilkes-Barre City Hea ...

Luzerne County Government: Luzerne County Courthouse Closed

PPL is dispatching a crew. We hope to have power restored soon after their arrival at the Courthouse.

Wilkes-Barre-Area Unemployment Rate Worsened In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Luzerne County Coronavirus Transmission 'Substantial': CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Wilkes-Barre residents.

Luzerne County Government: COVID-19 Face Mask Policy August 2, 2021

All visitors will be screened at all County building entry points.

City Of Wilkes-Barre: Mayor George C. Brown Announces City “Block Captains” Program To Help Address Neighborhood Issues

Mayor George C. Brown has announced the implementation of a Block Captains program in the City of Wilkes-Barre.

City Of Wilkes-Barre: Mayor George C. Brown Accepts Donation For Wilkes-Barre City Special Needs Playground Project From Infinite Alchem ...

On Monday, July 26th, Mayor George C. Brown accepted a donation on behalf of the Wilkes-Barre City Special Needs Playground Project from ...

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Luzerne County

A new analysis found more than 6 million nationwide are behind on rent, owing a total of $23 billion.

Unemployment Rate Decreases In Wilkes-Barre Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Luzerne County is higher than the Pennsylvania average.

City Of Wilkes-Barre: Wilkes-Barre City Announces Entertainment And Sponsors Of Old Fashioned Fourth Of July 2021 Celebration

Mayor George C. Brown is happy to announce further details of the Old Fashioned Fourth of July 2021 Celebration. The event, which will b ...

Luzerne County Close To Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Wilkes-Barre area compares to Pennsylvania and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

Luzerne County Government: The Luzerne County Board Of Elections Will Convene A Special Meeting On June 14, 2021 At 6:00 P.M.

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Unemployment Decreases In Wilkes-Barre Area: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Luzerne County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

City Of Wilkes-Barre: Wilkes-Barre's Splash Pad Opening Postponed To Saturday, June 5th

Today, Mayor George C. Brown announced that the City of Wilkes-Barre will postpone the opening of the Coal Street Splash Pad to Saturday ...

Luzerne County Government: Special Meeting Luzerne County Board Of Elections And Registration

See the latest announcement from the Luzerne County Government.

Luzerne County Government: Luzerne County Board Of Elections And Registration Notice Of Special Meeting

See the latest announcement from the Luzerne County Government.

Luzerne County Government: VOTING OPTIONS FOR REPUBLICANS

1. Vote by machine

The Digital Divide: How Wilkes-Barre Area Compares In Internet Usage

U.S. shows great variance in access and use of high-speed internet.

Federal Tax Payments And Refunds: How Do Yours Stack Up?

Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.

Mayor George C. Brown To Make Budget Presentation

Mayor George C. Brown will make his budget presentation on Monday, January 27th at 10:00 AM in City Council Chambers.