Wilkes-Barre

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Damage Prevention Committee held a meeting on July 9, 2024, to review damage cases in an omnibus session. The agenda included a safety moment and roll call, followed by case reviews of 13 incidents involving facility owners such as PECO, UGI Utilities, National Fuel Gas, and Philadelphia Gas Works, along with various contractors and project owners across multiple Pennsylvania counties, dating from September 2022 through March 2023. The cases addressed damage prevention issues related to excavation and construction projects at locations throughout Pennsylvania, including Chester, Dauphin, Lancaster, and Philadelphia counties.

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The Wilkes-Barre Area School District held a regular board meeting on February 14, 2022, with all nine board members present. Superintendent Dr. Costello announced a new partnership with Special Olympics PA Unified Champion Schools, a grant-funded inclusive program that will host a track event in spring where students with and without disabilities compete together, with transportation provided by the district's bussing company STA at no cost. The board also reviewed ongoing maintenance projects including switchgear replacement at Heights-Murray Elementary (rescheduled for summer 2022), flooring replacement at GAR Elementary, elevator repairs at Heights-Murray, and roof replacement at Leo E. Solomon school.

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The Wilkes-Barre Area School District Board of Education held a Regular Board Meeting on December 12, 2012, with nine members present. The board approved minutes from previous meetings, accepted the Treasurer's Report for October 31, 2012, and voted down a motion to amend the Hiring Policy that would have reduced the recommended number of candidates from five to three. Superintendent Dr. Prevuznak reported on fundraising efforts from "Pink Out" athletic events that raised between $106 and $346 across three schools and donated to charitable causes, and addressed administrative matters regarding substitute teacher calculations and youth athletic program admissions.

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The City of Wilkes-Barre's 2023 budget, presented by Mayor George C. Brown, reflects recovery and operational improvements following the COVID-19 pandemic, with significant support from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. ARPA funds enabled multiple community initiatives including business and non-profit assistance programs, home improvement and down payment assistance, resident stimulus packages, infrastructure repairs, street paving, equipment purchases, and recreational enhancements such as the new Special Needs Playground at Kirby Park. The budget document outlines the city's governmental structure, departmental organization, and comprehensive financial planning across general funds, debt statements, salary schedules, and specialized budgets for liquid fuels and Kirby Park operations.

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Luzerne Borough's 2020 Zoning Ordinance, prepared by professional planning consultant John R. Varaly, AICP, establishes comprehensive land-use regulations for the borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The ordinance covers general provisions, definitions, and regulations across multiple articles including zoning districts, permitted uses, accessory structures, setback requirements, and special exceptions. Key topics addressed include manufactured homes, stormwater management, flood plain management, outdoor lighting, swimming pools, fences, and renewable energy systems such as solar and wind installations.

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The Wilkes-Barre Area School District Board held a regular meeting on February 24, 2025, where the Curriculum/Administration Committee recommended two approvals: authorization for the WBAHS FBLA to attend the State Conference in Hershey, PA from April 6-9, 2025, with 87 students and 3 teachers at an estimated cost of $40,705 (of which $14,000 will be reimbursed by the club), and approval of an agreement with Active Day of Plains to provide adult day services to a special education student for 2 days per week from November 12, 2024 through June 2, 2025 at a rate of $100 per day.

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The Luzerne County Recorder of Deeds provides document search services through four access methods: in-person searches at the Courthouse Annex (153 North River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711) Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–4:30 PM with no search fee and $.50 per page for copies; Landex Remote online access covering documents from August 1993 to present and deeds/mortgages from 1968 to present at $.10 per minute plus $.15 per copy; Landex Webstore for documents from August 1993 to present with free index searching and fees for document viewing or copying; and IQS E Film/Infodex Reader for deeds filed 1787–1967 with copying fees. All online services accept credit card payment.

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