Pittston Progress with Mayor Lombardo

Pittston Progress with Mayor Lombardo

From Wilkes-Barre Connect by wilkesbarreconnect

October 29, 2025 · 27 min · Episode 41

About this episode

Mayor Michael Lombardo discusses Pittston's upcoming city improvements and the importance of partnerships in local governance.

In this episode of the Wilkes-Barre connect podcast we welcome back Pittston city Mayor, Michael Lombardo. We discuss upcoming plans for the city including improved sewer lines, a 500 seat theatre, new housing and more ways Pittston is finding ways to stand out on its own in Northeast PA. Mayor Lombardo also discusses the power of partnerships and focusing on getting the job done, not the politics around what needs to be done. He says many issues "aren't R or D issues, their US issues. Tune in to see how Mayor Lombardo and the city of Pittston keep progress and it's people in the forefront. To learn more about the improvements to the city of Pittston and Mayor Lombardo's efforts, visit ://www.pittstoncity.gov/ This episode was recorded live at the Legislation Education & Advocacy Day (LEAD) 2025.LEAD) is an exciting event that gives attendees the opportunity to learn about advocacy on both the local and state levels. Presented in partnership with our regional Chambers, LEAD is designed to deepen participants' understanding of our regional legislative agenda.

People in this episode

Guest: Michael Lombardo

Topics covered

  • city planning
  • infrastructure
  • community development
  • politics

Keywords

  • Pittston
  • sewer lines
  • theatre
  • housing
  • advocacy

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Pittston city website

Books & works: LEAD

Places: Pittston, Northeast PA, US

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