Wilkes-Barre City Government

¡Este viernes! ¡El evento deportivo más grande del mundo llega a la Plaza Pública (Public Square)!

Acompáñanos en World Cup on the Square mientras nos reunimos en Public Square para ver en pantalla gigante el partido entre Estados Unidos y Paraguay. Antes del inicio del encuentro, visita los restaurantes participantes del centro de la ciudad, que ofrecerán comidas, bebidas y promociones inspiradas en los países que compiten en la Copa Mundial. https://downtownwilkesbarre.org/explore/dining

Trae tus sillas de jardín, mantas, familiares y amigos para disfrutar de una noche de fútbol, comunidad y diversión para todas las edades.

⚽ Estados Unidos vs. Paraguay
📍 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre
🎉 Actividades para toda la familia
🎟️ Entrada gratuita

¡Llega temprano, apoya a los negocios locales y vive toda la emoción de la Copa Mundial aquí mismo en el centro de Wilkes-Barre!

¡Comparte en los comentarios la bandera del país que crees que ganará la Copa Mundial este año!

The Commonwealth Concert Series stops at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
FREE concert tickets to see Lady A with special guest En Vogue are still available. Secure yours before they’re gone by visiting: https://www.america250pa.org//Concert_Series

Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown announced that there will be street cleaning in Wilkes-Barre City from Tuesday, June 9 to Thursday, June 11. The schedule is tentative and weather permitting.

Schedule: https://www.wilkes-barre.city/m/NewsFlash/home/detail/32

“No Parking” signs, with the street sweeping day indicated, will be posted during street cleaning in each neighborhood. Vehicles will be ticketed if not moved. Residents are asked to please stay alert to posted signs on streets where they park their vehicle. The tentative schedule is below. Additional neighborhood sweeping schedules will be announced as they are scheduled.

Street Cleaning Schedule for June 9-11 Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown announced that there will be street cleaning in Wilkes-Barre City from Tuesday, June 9 to Thursday, June 11. The schedule is tentative and weather permitting.“

NEPA Gives continues today until 7 PM.

NEPA Gives is our region’s 24-hour online day of giving, bringing Northeastern Pennsylvania together to support the important work happening in our communities.

On June 4–5, donors can support the Wilkes-Barre City Cemetery Beautification Fund and the Wilkes-Barre City Special Needs Playground Fund, charitable funds through The Luzerne Foundation. Participating in NEPA Gives helps amplify the impact of the community initiatives donors care about most.

To donate, please visit:
Wilkes-Barre City Cemetery Beautification Fund https://www.nepagives.org/story/632bkf
Wilkes-Barre City Special Needs Playground https://www.nepagives.org/story/o4vqef

The Preview Farmers Market Day scheduled for Thursday, June 4th, as noted in the City Calendar, has been cancelled due to lack of farm vendors. Information for next week’s preview Farmers Market will be provided next week. The official opening of the 2026 Wilkes-Barre City Farmers Market is still scheduled for Thursday, June 18th.

Last week Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown and representatives from the Wilkes-Barre Police and Fire Departments visited Wilkes-Barre Area High School for assemblies with 9th through 12th grade students.

Mayor Brown spoke to the students about his responsibilities as Mayor and the importance of first responders. Police Chief Mike Boyle and Fire Chief Jay Delaney took questions from students about their responsibilities and career highlights before introducing members of their respective departments.

Sergeant Steve Lada and Officer James Verdekal showcased the e-bikes used for the WBPD’s bike patrol unit and spoke about their careers in law enforcement. As in all school visits during this past school year, the high school students were most enthusiastic about Police Officer Rich Olshefski and his K9 partner Tenshi teamwork demonstration.

WBFD Captain Robert Stehle and Firefighter Candice Hartman presented how quickly firefighters get into their turnout gear, as physically demonstrated by Firefighter Michael Meeker, and components of the fire turnout gear and attached equipment. Mayor Brown and representatives from both police and fire departments took questions from the students at the end of the presentation.

Pictured are Mayor Brown and Wilkes-Barre City Police Department and Wilkes-Barre City Fire Department representatives on the WBAHS Auditorium stage.

JUNE 4, 2026 ROAD CLOSURE ANNOUNCED IN DOWNTOWN WILKES-BARRE

West Market Street in Downtown Wilkes-Barre will be closed between River Street and Franklin Street, tomorrow, Thursday, June 4, 2026 beginning at approximately 7 AM, for Pennsylvania American Water work. There will be local access only to Frazer Lane.


Downtown Wilkes-Barre
Downtown Wilkes-Barre Business Association

Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown announced that there will be street cleaning in Wilkes-Barre City from Tuesday, June 2 to Friday, June 5. View the schedule online:

https://www.wilkes-barre.city/m/NewsFlash/home/detail/27

“No Parking” signs, with the street sweeping day indicated, will be posted during street cleaning in each neighborhood. Vehicles will be ticketed if not moved. Residents are asked to please stay alert to posted signs on streets where they park their vehicle. The tentative schedule is below. Additional neighborhood sweeping schedules will be announced as they are scheduled.

Wilkes-Barre Announces Street Cleaning Schedule for June 2-5 Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown announced that there will be street cleaning in Wilkes-Barre City from Tuesday, June 2 to Friday, June 5. The schedule is tentative and weather permitting.“No

Road Closure Announced for Tuesday, June 2nd

Wilkes-Barre City has announced a temporary road closure for South Franklin Street between South Street and Northampton Street on Tuesday, June 2nd from 6:00 AM to approximately 2:00 PM.

Meters will be bagged on Monday, June 1st, with ticketing and towing commencing on Tuesday, June 2nd at 7 AM.