Tony Brooks - Wilkes-Barre City Councilman

06/20/2026

06/20/2026

Our Wolfpack Boys Soccer team continues their community service at the library. Here is Cris hard at work on Friday afternoon! We will have a crew there tomorrow for the last day to help clean up! Great job guys!

06/20/2026

Daily Book Sale Special for Saturday - BAG & BOX DAY!! Buy our bag for $5 or our box for $10 and fill them with as many books as you can. Anyone ages 16 or up must buy our small bag for $1 to fill. Bags and Boxes are purchased before entering the tent. NOTE: the sale is only open from 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. on Saturday morning!!

06/20/2026

The Wilkes-Barre City Fire Department is looking forward to a great concert tomorrow evening in Kirby Park as we celebrate America250PA and our nation's upcoming 250th anniversary.

This event represents months of planning, hard work, and outstanding collaboration among the Wilkes-Barre City Government, Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, Wilkes-Barre City Fire Department, Wilkes-Barre City DPW, Special Events Coordinator Mike Slusser, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the America250PA team.

We would also like to thank our mutual aid partners who will be assisting with coverage to help ensure the safety of our community throughout the event.

To everyone attending, we hope you enjoy the concert, celebrate this historic milestone, and have a safe and memorable evening. As America approaches its 250th birthday, events like this remind us of the importance of community, service, and the shared values that bring us together.

*Please remember that you must have a ticket to attend the concert. Tickets (free) are still available and can be requested by using the link below.
https://concerts.america250pa.org//Tickets

06/20/2026

06/19/2026

Please read if you are attending Saturday's concert featuring Lady A with special guest En Vogue!!

06/19/2026

Details to know for tomorrow (Saturday, June 20):
˖ LCTA is partnering with the City of Wilkes-Barre and America250PA for the Commonwealth Concert Series on June 20.
˖ LCTA will provide transportation from four parking lots along its bus routes – LCCC, Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino, Misericordia University, and Betzler Field at King’s College – from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
˖ LCTA will offer ADA paratransit service from these satellite lots and the parking garage at the James F. Conahan Intermodal Transit Center.
˖ LCTA will offer return transportation after the show until midnight.
˖ Due to the thousands of visitors expected in and around the city, LCTA fixed route bus service and LCTA CONNECTS service will be suspended at 1 p.m. on Saturday.
˖ Due to the closure of Market Street in Kingston at 8 a.m. Saturday, LCTA routes 6, 7, 11, 12, and 24 will be diverted to Pierce Street until 1 p.m.
˖ Final departures of fixed route buses will be the outbound trips scheduled closest to 1 p.m. from the James F. Conahan Intermodal Transit Center.
˖ LCTA Shared Ride service to medical appointments will continue throughout the day.
˖The city of Wilkes-Barre is offering parking at:
- LCCC, Lots C and D, with pick-up at the regular LCTA bus stop at LCCC.
- Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino, Lot D; the bus stop, which will be marked, is down the steps at the bus stalls (near the hotel entrance); this is not the normal fixed route stop at Mohegan Pennsylvania.
- Misericordia University, North Lot and Mercy Lot, utilizing the regular LCTA bus stop at Misericordia.
- Betzler Field at King’s College, 101-221 Highland Park Blvd.; the bus stop will be marked with signage.

06/19/2026

Celebrating Juneteenth in Luzerne County!

Tonight, on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre, it’s The Family & Friends Juneteenth Block Party, hosted by U.N.I.T.Y. Collective. The free community celebration that brings together families, friends, local businesses, and community organizations to commemorate Juneteenth while highlighting the diversity of Luzerne County.

The event will feature:

• Live music and entertainment throughout the evening.
• Local DJs and cultural performances. (Jimmy G, band, and vocalist. Local fashion designers, poets, and other performers.)
• Food vendors and food trucks featuring a variety of cuisines, including Caribbean and soul food.
• Black-owned businesses, artisans, and community vendors.
• Community resource organizations sharing information and services.
• Family-friendly activities, games, and children’s entertainment.
• Opportunities to connect with local leaders, organizations, and neighbors.

The event is designed to be a welcoming celebration of freedom, culture, community, and unity, bringing people of all backgrounds together in a positive and engaging atmosphere. Visit Luzerne County is a proud sponsor of the event.