An assessment to be conducted by King’s College for the purpose of helping the city design programs to meet the health needs of the community was approved by city council on Thursday at its first ...

"This is the highlight of my career. It's a pleasure to be able to serve the city of Wilkes-Barre at this capacity. I'm at a ...

WILKES-BARRE — Council at Tuesday’s first work session of 2026 discussed conducting an assessment that would help the city design programs to meet the health needs of the community.

Wilkes-Barre police Capt. Michael Boyle will serve as the new city police chief. Boyle will be promoted during a ceremony ...

A decorated veteran of the Wilkes-Barre Police Department was promoted to chief of police Monday and swore his oath of office ...

Apr. 11—WILKES-BARRE — City council members unanimously approved temporary alcohol suspensions for two of the local area's biggest cultural events: the Fine Arts Fiesta on Public Square and the Rockin ...

Jun. 10—WILKES-BARRE — Several items will be on the agenda for council to vote on at Thursday's regular session, including the potential purchase of 10 new police vehicles and updated computers. As ...

Jerry Lynott, The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Mar. 15—WILKES-BARRE — The city has bid out a project to eliminate sewers backing up in the basements of Goose Island residents when Solomon Creek ...

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — It's a popular question for children: 'What do you want to be when you grow up?' Students from the Graham Academy got the chance to try out their dream careers thanks to the City ...

WILKES-BARRE — Ratepayers and public officials implored the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission on Wednesday to reject a request from UGI Utilities to increase natural gas base rates. The PUC held ...