Luzerne County.
county in Pennsylvania, United States
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What's happening
Active this week
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Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus is located in Luzerne County, and the Shenango campus is located in Mercer County.Some support5 reports1 development inside
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AWS is driving demand for skilled trades as its projects are located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.Some support1 report
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The Luzerne Foundation is addressing community needs through strategic grantmaking in Luzerne County.Some support1 report
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Misericordia University properties are being sold by the Board of Trustees, which is located in Dallas, Luzerne County.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Projects spanning Schuylkill and Luzerne Counties are under review by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regarding their economic impact.Some support1 report
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Lisa Baker supports investments in local projects in Luzerne County.Some support1 report
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Regional support sustains an event tradition, with research ties anchored in Scranton.Some support1 report
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A center monitored judicial system issues within Luzerne County.Some support4 reports
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South Valley, located in Luzerne County, is poised for a major financial boost due to data center development.Some support1 report
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Luzerne County is utilizing Flock camera systems along Route 309.Some support2 reports
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Security concerns stemming from the war in Afghanistan are manifesting as local security issues in Luzerne County, involving the White House and the Pentagon.Some support1 report
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A partnership is needed for a grant application involving Luzerne County and Hanover Township.Some support2 reports
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A renewable energy project is planned that straddles Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties.Some support2 reports
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Luzerne County is managing flood protection systems along the Susquehanna River and securing emergency funding for county projects.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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The Susquehanna River is threatening West Pittston with flooding, leading Luzerne County to formally endorse a flood protection project.Some support1 report
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Lancaster County attorney represents the committee reviewing the potential repeal of an ordinance.Some support1 report
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Dan Meuser, representing the 9th Congressional District, received questions from Luzerne County regarding the severe weather and widespread flooding in Lycoming County on September 3, 2026.Some support1 report
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County government in Luzerne County adopts an ordinance modeled after a precedent set in Lehigh County.Some support5 reports2 developments inside
One to three months ago
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In Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre serves as the county seat while Lawrence verifies referendum signatures for the county.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Luzerne County utilizes Wilkes-Barre for its county seat functions, including Superior Court sessions.Some support1 report
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An incident involving county officials and defendants has occurred in Luzerne County.Some support1 report
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Mount Carmel is located in Northumberland County, and Jeff Cusat leads city planning in Luzerne County.Some support1 report
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Alec Ryncavage promotes a petition effort concerning the county ordinance in Luzerne County.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Various officials, including Dan Meuser, Lisa Baker, and Secretary Duffy, attended a county bridge visit in Luzerne County.Some support1 report
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The Luzerne County Council has enacted an anti-discrimination ordinance, and Walter Griffith is exploring the option of a referendum against it.Well supported6 reports2 developments inside
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Dallas Area Municipal Authority secured $1M federal funding to expand a pipeline beneath the Susquehanna River in Luzerne County.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Luzerne County granted funding for a public safety project in Harveys Lake.Some support2 reports
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PUC proceedings are underway regarding utility service requests in Kansas City, involving a land use denial and testimony regarding an appeal loss.Some support1 report
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Mayor George Brown discussed future relocation plans on August 11th, while Albert's company partnered with a manufacturer in Lancaster regarding a housing project in Luzerne County.Some support2 reports
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The D&L Trail expansion project is underway, involving local officials in Wilkes-Barre and Luzerne County.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Griffith served as former county controller, and the commission in Luzerne County employs code enforcement attorneys.Some support1 report
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Luzerne County county council faces a potential referendum to amend its home rule charter.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Luzerne County council introduced a new ordinance while the clerk managed a referendum petition process.Some support1 report
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Potential increase in Luzerne County's board size from three to five was discussed.Some support1 report
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High poverty rates are being discussed in Luzerne County.Some support3 reports
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Marywood University hosted performances in Luzerne County for a county celebration.Some support1 report
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Linda McMahon discussed the repeal of a county ordinance in Luzerne County while associated with the Small Business Administration.Some support1 report
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Pursuing a referendum regarding insider trading prohibition in Luzerne County.Some support2 reports
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Dress For Success is establishing a new guidance center in Wilkes-Barre to serve Luzerne County.Some support1 report
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FEMA assisted in flood protection infrastructure projects in Luzerne County.Some support1 report
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An institute reports on health conditions across Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Wayne Counties in Pennsylvania.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A countywide referendum is underway in Luzerne County, affecting the status of local townships including Jenkins and Sugarloaf.Some support1 report
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Josh Shapiro oversees state budget allocations, providing grants for infrastructure projects like traffic signal upgrades in Luzerne County.Some support4 reports
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PPL buys land in Luzerne County for power plants.Some support1 report
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The original Victory Pig pizza shop was influential in shaping the regional pizza culture of the area.Some support1 report
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John Yudichak leads the Luzerne County Community College community.Well supported7 reports
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County officials in Luzerne County failed to file financial interest statements regarding the matter with the Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission.Some support1 report
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County government in Luzerne County held public sessions in Wilkes-Barre on July 30, 2026.Some support1 report
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Sheriff Genesis C. Arias moved his official base from Hazleton to Luzerne County.Some support1 report
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Michael Maguire served as MOU lieutenant and John Mazur worked as an Assessor's Office investigator in Luzerne County.Some support1 report
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The Luzerne County Council was tasked with creating the commission structure on July 25th.Some support1 report
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PPL seeks to expand right-of-way in Luzerne County.Some support3 reports
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Trash dumping occurred in Hanover Township, which is located within Luzerne County.Some support1 report
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Wilkes-Barre General Hospital provides clinical leadership and cancer care services for Luzerne County.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Wilkes-Barre stopped handling the Code Blue program.Some support1 report
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Federal funding has been announced for infrastructure projects, including plans to bring EV charging stations to Luzerne County and Wilkes-Barre.Some support1 report
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The county pension fund requires annual subsidies from the county budget, which is partially funded through lease revenue.Some support2 reports
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Hurricane Agnes devastated Wilkes-Barre and impacted Luzerne County on July 18, 2026.Some support1 report
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Wilkinsburg hired PEL to study the option of implementing a home rule charter.Some support1 report
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Widespread power outages were reported in Luzerne and Monroe Counties on July 4, 2026.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Luzerne County
Recent events traced to Luzerne County, step by stepAround Luzerne County this week
News at the entities that move Luzerne County most-
county council StructuralCouncil oversees rebuilding of county buildings.Moves Luzerne County
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Rob Bresnahan StructuralRob Bresnahan's campaign ads claim to represent voters in Northeastern Pennsylvania.Moves Luzerne County
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Hazleton StructuralHazleton city officials are requesting a grant to revitalize the local YMCA facility.Moves Luzerne County
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Lackawanna County OperationalIn Lackawanna County, Democrats now outnumber Republicans, and Beth Hopkins serves as the Elections Director.Moves Luzerne County
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Pennsylvania StructuralA Gallup poll measured opposition to data centers in the state of Pennsylvania.Moves Luzerne County
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PPL StructuralIn Northern Pennsylvania, an issue involving PPL's projects has come to light, prompting executive orders from both Josh Shapiro and Donald Trump, alongside expert testimony.Moves Luzerne County
Connections
The 40 strongest of 270, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Anne E. Lazarus Structural
Anne E. Lazarus serves as the presiding judge of the superior court within Luzerne County.
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county council Structural
The county council serves as the formal governing body responsible for enacting policy and ordinances within Luzerne County.
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Hazleton Structural
Hazleton is a municipality situated within the administrative boundaries and jurisdiction of Luzerne County.
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Lackawanna County Operational
The counties actively coordinate on local governance issues, including shared policy referendums and participation in regional boards.
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Luzerne County Community College Structural
The college is structurally integrated into the county, serving the community and holding property as an anchor tenant.
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Jenkins Structural
Jenkins is formally recognized as a municipality contained within the jurisdiction of Luzerne County.
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Wilkes-Barre Structural
Wilkes-Barre serves as the county seat, hosting the centralized government operations of Luzerne County.
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Pennsylvania Structural
Luzerne County is an administrative unit located within and governed by the laws and funding structures of Pennsylvania.
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Hart InterCivic Structural
Luzerne County relies on Hart InterCivic's equipment provided under a lease agreement for its primary election functions.
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South Valley Structural
South Valley is a geographic or administrative subdivision contained within Luzerne County.
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Rob Bresnahan Structural
Rob Bresnahan holds an official capacity as a representative or member within the governmental structure of Luzerne County.
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PPL Structural
PPL is expanding its transmission line infrastructure and acquiring property within Luzerne County's jurisdiction.
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Sugarloaf Structural
Sugarloaf is formally defined as a municipality located within Luzerne County.
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Fernandes Structural
Fernandes serves as the appointed Coroner within the governmental structure of Luzerne County.
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Sharon Lawrence Structural
Sharon Lawrence serves as the Clerk of Council for Luzerne County, managing administrative processes like referendum petitions.
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Jeff Cusat Structural
Jeff Cusat serves in a leadership capacity for the city planning function within Luzerne County.
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Ross Township Structural
Ross Township is administratively located within the boundaries of Luzerne County.
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Michael Maguire Structural
Michael Maguire served as MOU lieutenant for Luzerne County.
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Amazon Web Services Structural
Amazon Web Services is building and locating data center complexes within the jurisdiction of Luzerne County.
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Job Corps Structural
Luzerne County provides the necessary leased land base for Job Corps' vocational program operations.
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Jim Haddock Transactional
A secured state funding for local renovation within the jurisdiction of Luzerne County.
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R.J. Corman Railroad Group Structural
R.J. Corman operates a specific line whose function is dependent on the jurisdiction of Luzerne County.
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Donald Trump Structural
President Trump's executive orders regarding mail voting impose formal functional requirements and policy dependencies upon Luzerne County.
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Rachel James Structural
Rachel James functions as a code enforcement attorney employed by a commission within Luzerne County.
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Dallas Township Structural
The countywide referendum process has the power to formally affect the operational status of local townships.
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George C. Brown Structural
George C. Brown holds a representative role within the governance and policy framework of Luzerne County.
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Walter Transactional
A held the specific office of county controller within Luzerne County.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Operational
FEMA provides functional assistance to Luzerne County regarding flood protection infrastructure projects.
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Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission Structural
Luzerne County officials are subject to financial interest statement filing requirements overseen by the Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission.
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Lisa Baker Operational
Lisa Baker actively engages with Luzerne County by attending visits and supporting local investments.
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clerk Structural
The clerk's office performs specific governmental functions, such as verifying referendum signatures, on behalf of the county.
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Alec Ryncavage Operational
Alec Ryncavage is actively petitioning and engaging with the governmental processes of Luzerne County.
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Lehigh County Structural
Luzerne County adopts ordinances modeled after precedents set by Lehigh County.
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Morgan Stanley Operational
Morgan Stanley provides financial advisory services to Luzerne County's pension fund.
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John Mazur Structural
John Mazur was employed as an investigator for the Assessor's Office in Luzerne County.
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Alan K. Stout Structural
Alan K. Stout serves as the executive director for Visit Luzerne County.
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Hanover Township Operational
The two administrative divisions are required to coordinate and partner to successfully apply for grants.
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Republican Party Structural
The Republican Party utilizes facilities in Luzerne County for its headquarters and signature collection operations.
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Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Shared context
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital provides cancer care services to Luzerne County.
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Amazon Shared context
Amazon conducted business operations, including NDAs and purchases, within Luzerne County, impacting local land values.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
15 events- Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus is located in Luzerne County, and the Shenango campus is located in Mercer County.
- AWS is driving demand for skilled trades as its projects are located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- The Luzerne Foundation is addressing community needs through strategic grantmaking in Luzerne County.
- Misericordia University properties are being sold by the Board of Trustees, which is located in Dallas, Luzerne County.
- Projects spanning Schuylkill and Luzerne Counties are under review by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regarding their economic impact.
- Lisa Baker supports investments in local projects in Luzerne County.
- Regional support sustains an event tradition, with research ties anchored in Scranton.
- South Valley, located in Luzerne County, is poised for a major financial boost due to data center development.
- Luzerne County is utilizing Flock camera systems along Route 309.
- Security concerns stemming from the war in Afghanistan are manifesting as local security issues in Luzerne County, involving the White House and the Pentagon.
- A partnership is needed for a grant application involving Luzerne County and Hanover Township.
- A renewable energy project is planned that straddles Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties.
- The Susquehanna River is threatening West Pittston with flooding, leading Luzerne County to formally endorse a flood protection project.
- Lancaster County attorney represents the committee reviewing the potential repeal of an ordinance.
- Dan Meuser, representing the 9th Congressional District, received questions from Luzerne County regarding the severe weather and widespread flooding in Lycoming County on September 3, 2026.
August 2026
22 events- A center monitored judicial system issues within Luzerne County.
- Luzerne County is managing flood protection systems along the Susquehanna River and securing emergency funding for county projects.
- Luzerne County utilizes Wilkes-Barre for its county seat functions, including Superior Court sessions.
- An incident involving county officials and defendants has occurred in Luzerne County.
- Mount Carmel is located in Northumberland County, and Jeff Cusat leads city planning in Luzerne County.
- Various officials, including Dan Meuser, Lisa Baker, and Secretary Duffy, attended a county bridge visit in Luzerne County.
- Luzerne County granted funding for a public safety project in Harveys Lake.
- PUC proceedings are underway regarding utility service requests in Kansas City, involving a land use denial and testimony regarding an appeal loss.
- Mayor George Brown discussed future relocation plans on August 11th, while Albert's company partnered with a manufacturer in Lancaster regarding a housing project in Luzerne County.
- Griffith served as former county controller, and the commission in Luzerne County employs code enforcement attorneys.
- Luzerne County county council faces a potential referendum to amend its home rule charter.
- Luzerne County council introduced a new ordinance while the clerk managed a referendum petition process.
- Potential increase in Luzerne County's board size from three to five was discussed.
- Marywood University hosted performances in Luzerne County for a county celebration.
- Linda McMahon discussed the repeal of a county ordinance in Luzerne County while associated with the Small Business Administration.
- Dress For Success is establishing a new guidance center in Wilkes-Barre to serve Luzerne County.
- FEMA assisted in flood protection infrastructure projects in Luzerne County.
- An institute reports on health conditions across Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Wayne Counties in Pennsylvania.
- A countywide referendum is underway in Luzerne County, affecting the status of local townships including Jenkins and Sugarloaf.
- Josh Shapiro oversees state budget allocations, providing grants for infrastructure projects like traffic signal upgrades in Luzerne County.
- PPL buys land in Luzerne County for power plants.
- The original Victory Pig pizza shop was influential in shaping the regional pizza culture of the area.
July 2026
17 events- County government in Luzerne County adopts an ordinance modeled after a precedent set in Lehigh County.
- Dallas Area Municipal Authority secured $1M federal funding to expand a pipeline beneath the Susquehanna River in Luzerne County.
- High poverty rates are being discussed in Luzerne County.
- County officials in Luzerne County failed to file financial interest statements regarding the matter with the Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission.
- County government in Luzerne County held public sessions in Wilkes-Barre on July 30, 2026.
- Sheriff Genesis C. Arias moved his official base from Hazleton to Luzerne County.
- Michael Maguire served as MOU lieutenant and John Mazur worked as an Assessor's Office investigator in Luzerne County.
- The Luzerne County Council was tasked with creating the commission structure on July 25th.
- PPL seeks to expand right-of-way in Luzerne County.
- Trash dumping occurred in Hanover Township, which is located within Luzerne County.
- Wilkes-Barre General Hospital provides clinical leadership and cancer care services for Luzerne County.
- Wilkes-Barre stopped handling the Code Blue program.
- Federal funding has been announced for infrastructure projects, including plans to bring EV charging stations to Luzerne County and Wilkes-Barre.
- The county pension fund requires annual subsidies from the county budget, which is partially funded through lease revenue.
- Hurricane Agnes devastated Wilkes-Barre and impacted Luzerne County on July 18, 2026.
- Wilkinsburg hired PEL to study the option of implementing a home rule charter.
- Widespread power outages were reported in Luzerne and Monroe Counties on July 4, 2026.
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June 2026
6 events- In Luzerne County, Wilkes-Barre serves as the county seat while Lawrence verifies referendum signatures for the county.
- Alec Ryncavage promotes a petition effort concerning the county ordinance in Luzerne County.
- The Luzerne County Council has enacted an anti-discrimination ordinance, and Walter Griffith is exploring the option of a referendum against it.
- The D&L Trail expansion project is underway, involving local officials in Wilkes-Barre and Luzerne County.
- Pursuing a referendum regarding insider trading prohibition in Luzerne County.
- John Yudichak leads the Luzerne County Community College community.