Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Wilkes-Barre public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
33 topics
Council vacancy process
LSA grant spending
School-zone safety
Storm drainage, blight, and homeless encampments
Roof materials and refuse trucks
Lead paint analyzer and fleet replacement
Neighborhood Traffic Enforcement and Speeding
Infrastructure Maintenance and Sinking Manholes
Departmental Accountability and Resident Communication
Senior Citizen Property Tax Relief
Traffic Safety and Speeding Enforcement
LSA Grant Applications
DPW Equipment and Grants
Noise and Stormwater Fees
Neighborhood Noise and Property Maintenance
Parking Violation Notification Delays
Neighborhood Zoning and Commercial Expansion Concerns
Speeding on Scott Street and neighborhood blight
Dilapidated property and faded stop sign
City department scheduling, garbage, and homeless encampments
Cross Valley Expressway Exit 2 traffic light
Traffic, fireworks, parking, and storm cleanup
Traffic issues on Brown, Mayer, Bradford and Blackman Streets
Handicapped parking spaces and abortion
Land bank, stormwater fee, and city finances
Community activities and engagement
Empire Street and McLean Street Bridges Rehabilitation
Golf course maintenance and debris
Darwin Street Stormwater Flooding and Sewer Cross-Connection
Commercial Garbage Ordinance Enforcement
Utility Construction Notification and Street Closures
Utility Coordination and Neighborhood Disruption
Stormwater Management and Sewage Backups
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Wilkes-Barre from local and regional media.
Veterans memorial unveiled at Parsons Park in Wilkes-Barre
Parsons Park in Wilkes-Barre has been transformed into a military memorial, offering veterans and the community a new place for reflection.
Nov 12, 2026Town supervisors vote to revise data center ordinance
FRANKLIN TWP., COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Supervisors in Franklin Township, Columbia County, voted unanimously Wednesday to begin revising the township's zoning ordinance regarding large-scale data center developments on rural farmland. The board'...
Nov 12, 2026Parsons Park veterans memorial unveiled on Veterans Day, more improvements planned
WILKES-BARRE — Residents in Wilkes-Barre have a new spot to rest and reflect on the sacrifices of America’s military service members thanks to a new veterans monument site in Parsons Park.
Nov 12, 2026Raises approved for Luzerne County human services first-level supervisors
Compensation has increased for approximately 30 supervisory employees in two Luzerne County human services agencies through agreements County Council unanimously approved Tuesday.
Nov 11, 2026Improvements complete at Charles Street Park in Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown announced Monday improvements made to Charles Street Park.
Nov 10, 2026City council considers rule changes on e-bikes
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As e-bikes become more common, Scranton City Council is looking at new rules aimed at improving safety. The proposed changes would restrict where e-bikes can be operated and how they are operated. The use of ...
Nov 10, 2026City to Host Dedication of Veterans Memorial at Parsons Park
Mayor George C. Brown is proud to announce the upcoming dedication of the Veterans Memorial at Parsons Park. The dedication will take place on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 11 AM.
Nov 9, 2026City Announces Completed Improvements to Charles Street Park
Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown is proud to share recent improvements to Charles Street Park.
Nov 9, 2026City Announces Veterans Day Holiday Collection Schedule
City Hall will be closed and there will be no DPW services on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day.
Nov 9, 2026PUC, UGI reach settlement on plastic natural gas pipe installation practices
WILKES-BARRE — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) this week approved a settlement between the PUC’s independent Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement and UGI Utilities Inc.’s gas division concerning alleged shortcomings in pipeline co...
Nov 8, 2026Wilkes-Barre City Council accepting applications to fill Jessica McClay’s District E seat
WILKES-BARRE — Residents looking to serve the city of Wilkes-Barre can apply for a spot on council starting Nov. 20, following the official resignation of Chairwoman Jessica McClay due to her new position as a state representative.
Nov 6, 2026City Announces Milling & Paving on East Main Street
Pennsy Supply will be milling and paving East Main Street between North Washington Street and St. Clair Street from Monday, November 9th through Wednesday, November 11th between 7 AM and 7 PM each day.
Nov 6, 2026