The Times Leader

Wilkes-Barre City Council to hold reorganizational meeting, first work session of 2026

Wilkes-Barre City Council will hold its annual reorganizational meeting at 5 p.m. Monday in the city council chambers on the fourth floor of City Hall.
The Times Leader

Wilkes-Barre City Council to vote on conducting community health needs assessment

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.
The Citizens' Voice

Wilkes-Barre council to mull community health assessment, fuel contract

Wilkes-Barre City Council will consider authorizing King’s College to implement a comprehensive community health needs ...
The Citizens' Voice

E-bikes, code review on new Wilkes-Barre City Council chair’s radar

Wilkes-Barre City Council’s new chairwoman said residents can expect legislation regulating e-bike use and its enforcement, ...
The Scranton Times-Tribune

Our Opinion: It’s time to expect respect…and to give it back in turn

Wilkes-Barre City Council Chairman Tony Brooks got to the heart of what is ailing this area — and the country — during council’s meeting last Thursday, even though it came just minutes after he ...