Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce: Geisinger Researchers Find Participants Responded To Personalized Risk Assessment and Program Choice

“Many people with risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes are unaware of their risk and of the steps they can take to reduce it."

Wilkes-Barre City Announces Changes To Yard Waste & Leaf Collection; Thanksgiving Holiday Collection Schedule

Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown announced the end of curbside yard waste pickup for this year.

Wilkes-Barre City Mayor Brown Announces Plans To Safely Celebrate Holiday Season

Changes were made to the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and a condensed parade to minimize the risk of exposure to COVID-19.

King’s College Athletic Training Program Moves From A Bachelor Of Science In Athletic Training To A Master

This change is a significant one for the Athletic Training program, which has been accredited since 2001.

Commonwealth Health Promotes Helpline To Assist Medicare Beneficiaries In Health Plan Selection

The free helpline connects callers with licensed agents who can assist in comparing Medicare plans.

Johnson College In Conjunction With Don’s Machine Shop Are Now Enrolling Students In CNC Machining Training

This 510 hour class for beginner-level students includes theory and hands-on learning experiences.

5th Anniversary Of Children's Center Of Susquehanna & Wyoming Counties (CAC)

The CAC is excited to be celebrating five years of service and the opportunity it affords to inform the community of these services.

Wilkes-Barre City Hall Closed And DPW Services Postponed In Observance Of Veterans Day On November 11th

In observance of Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11th, City Hall will be closed and there will be no DPW services.

Wilkes-Barre City Cancels Downtown Trick Or Treat Event

The Downtown Wilkes-Barre Trick or Treat event and NEPR AACA Car Cruise has been cancelled.

Triple Traffic Threat: Halloween Weekend 2020

Distracted, drunk and drowsy drivers pose dangers to trick-or-treaters and other road users this weekend.

South Franklin Street To Temporarily Become Two-Way Street On Wednesday, October 28th​​​​​​​

South Franklin Street will become a two-way street from Northampton Street to the Citizens Bank Building on Wednesday, October 28th.

Obituary: Rosalyn P. Kopcho of Wilkes-Barre

Rosalyn P. Kopcho, of Wilkes-Barre, died at the age of 89.

Weekend Fun: Find A Pumpkin Patch Near Wilkes-Barre

Looking for a Wilkes-Barre-area pumpkin patch before Halloween? Check out the Patch list.

Wilkes-Barre: Urolift® Center Of Excellence

Dr. Michael Rittenberg, a urologist with Commonwealth Health Physician Network, receives Center of Excellence Designation.

Best Wilkes-Barre-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020

Pick out that pumpkin and enjoy the many fall attractions Wilkes-Barre-area pumpkin patches have to offer.

King’s College Announces Plans For Annual Rev. James Lackenmier, C.S.C., Award For Achievement & Leadership

Originally scheduled for October 21 in New York City, the current environment precludes the College from proceeding with this year’s program

Columbus Day Collection Schedule In Wilkes-Barre

In observance of Columbus Day on Monday, October 12, 2020, City Hall will be closed and there will be no DPW services.

Meuser Signs Discharge Petition To Extend Small Business Relief Program

Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) made the following statement after signing a discharge petition.

Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA Supports Single-Parent Families Through The Gary A. Michak Memorial Scholar

This year the event took place on Aug. 29 , both virtually and physically while social distancing.

Luzerne County Chambers Of Commerce, Economic Development Partners Launch Project EVOLVE

Project EVOLVE utilizes a systematic approach to identify COVID-generated challenges within the top ten industries in Northeast PA.

King’s College Announces Future Retirement Of President Rev. John J. Ryan

The King’s College Board of Directors has announced that its president, Rev. John J. Ryan, C.S.C., Ph.D., will retire June 30, 2021.

Wilkes-Barre Health Department To Host Drive Through Flu Clinics

One of the most important things we could all do this year is get a flu shot.

Tourism Grants For Ticketed Venues, Fairs And Festivals

New grants through the state and federal CARES funding are now available for ticketed venues, fairs and festivals in Luzerne County.

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.