The following events will take place and affect traffic in the City of York

On Friday July 12, 2024, at 6:37 pm, the City of York Department of Fire/Rescue Services was dispatched to 417 S. Albemarle St. for a structure fire. Upon arrival there was heavy fire showing from the first and second floors already through the roof on the Albemarle side extending well into the structure.

The following events will take place and affect traffic in the City of York

Christmas is less than six months away. That makes it time again for the City of York to announce its search for the best tree to place on Continental Square for the upcoming holiday season.

The following construction projects by York Water Co. are scheduled the week beginning July 15, 2024 and will affect traffic in the City of York. Pending weather or other unexpected events, the projects will affect the indicated roads

STRUCTURE FIRE ON THE 900 BLOCK OF ELM STREET

The City of York provides parking permits for residents that live on designated blocks/streets during the York Fair, which runs from July 19th to July 28th, 2024.

Summer’s heat and humidity continue with July predominately forecasted to be in the 90’s. Trash collections will begin at 5 am for the remainder of July 2024.

The City of York will be holding an Open House related to the City’s Comprehensive Plan on Tuesday, July 9th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at City Hall, 101 S George St. All are encouraged to attend.

Due to construction at the Appell Center, West Philadelphia Street from North George Street to North Beaver Street is scheduled to be closed the weekend of Friday July 12 to Sunday July 14, 2024.

The following events will take place and affect traffic in the City of York

Mayor Michael Helfrich will be available to answer questions about his experience at the U.S. Conference of Mayors annual meeting that took place from June 20-23 in Kansas City, Missouri.

The following construction projects by York Water Co. are scheduled the week beginning June 24, 2024 and will affect traffic in the City of York. Pending weather or other unexpected events, the projects will affect the indicated roads

The City of York’s garage on Market St will be having the elevator shaft windows re-sealed beginning on Monday, June 24. The drive lane from Duke St to the garage as well as the sidewalk will be closed while work continues through Friday, June 28. The Market St and Clarke Alley entrances will remain open. A lift to the 11th floor is likely to obstruct the crosswalk. Cones and arrows will redirect people to an alternate walking area.

The City of York Bureau of Health, York/Adams Drug and Alcohol Commission, and York Opioid Collaborative have been working together to distribute Narcan the 4th Tuesday of each month. On Tuesday, June 25, 2024, the monthly Narcan distribution event will continue to take place at City Hall (101 S. George St). Individuals can pick up Narcan (outside and in front of City Hall) and receive a brief training on how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. In addition, the event will also have resources about HIV and STDs in recognition of Pride Month and National HIV Testing Day on June 27, 2024. Refer to the Health Bureau’s Sexual Wellness Webpage for additional information.

The grueling heat wave continues into next week, including Monday, June 24th through Wednesday, June 26th. These specified days are forecasted with temperatures in the 90’s. Our dedicated trash collector may begin collections 1 hour early, at 5 a.m., to avoid an extra hour in the searing heat.

The City of York provides parking permits for residents that live on designated blocks/streets during the York Fair, which runs from July 19th to July 28th, 2024.

TRAFFIC ADVISORIES AND STREET CLOSINGS JUNE 14 - 15

There is an upcoming heat wave, starting this Friday into next Friday, June 14th through 21st. These specified days are forecasted with temperatures in the 90’s.

The following construction projects by York Water Co. are scheduled the week beginning June 10, 2024 and will affect traffic in the City of York. Pending weather or other unexpected events, the projects will affect the indicated roads

The following events will take place and affect traffic in the City of York

Mayor Michael R. Helfrich congratulates Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Chaz A. Green on an exciting new opportunity to advance his career with the Public Works Department of Washington, DC.

The following construction projects by York Water Co. are scheduled the week beginning June 3, 2024 and will affect traffic in the City of York. Pending weather or other unexpected events, the projects will affect the indicated roads

The following events will take place and affect traffic in the City of York:

This program was funded by the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

Juneteenth City Event: “We Are Family”

The following construction projects by York Water Co. are scheduled the week beginning May 27, 2024 and will affect traffic in the City of York. Pending weather or other unexpected events, the projects will affect the indicated roads:

Neighbors throughout York City and across the nation are asked to lock their doors, turn on their front porch lights, and spend the evening outside with neighbors and law enforcement on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 (5-8PM).

The following construction projects by York Water Co. are scheduled the week beginning May 20, 2024 and will affect traffic in the City of York. Pending weather or other unexpected events, the projects will affect the indicated roads.

Due to the Memorial Day holiday, Monday, May 27th, ALL regular curbside collections (trash, recycling, and yard waste) will be delayed one (1) day.

Mayor Michael Helfrich and other representatives from the City of York will join with Ciocca Subaru and their Subaru Ambassadors on Tuesday, May 14 at 11:00 am to spotlight the community garden in Yorktown Park.

The following construction projects by York Water Co. are scheduled the week beginning May 13, 2024 and will affect traffic in the City of York. Pending weather or other unexpected events, the projects will affect the indicated roads

Republic Services encouraged residents to stay safe by not approaching garbage trucks

The following construction projects by York Water Co. are scheduled the week beginning May 6, 2024 and will affect traffic in the City of York. Pending weather or other unexpected events, the projects will affect the indicated roads:

Coinciding with First Friday May, the City of York will be holding a ribbon cutting for Continental Square’s new landscaping. Gather on the southwest corner of the Square on May 3 at 8:00 pm. Newly installed landscape lighting will be lit for the first time.

The following construction projects by York Water Co. are scheduled the week beginning April 29, 2024 and will affect traffic in the City of York. Pending weather or other unexpected events, the projects will affect the indicated roads:

Opening Day for York Revolution baseball is Thursday, April 25, 2024. Residents in the area of WellSpan Park will need to obtain parking permits for the season.

The following construction projects by York Water Co. are scheduled the week beginning April 22, 2024 and will affect traffic in the City of York. Pending weather or other unexpected events, the projects will affect the indicated roads.

The trees will be planted on Earth Day, April 22, 2024, on both sides of the tennis courts along Lafayette Street.

On Thursday April 18, 2024, the City of York Department of Fire/Rescue Services will be promoting six members and will recognize two members who retired.

The City of York will hold its Annual Summer Parks program starting June 17, 2024 and running through July 25, 2024.

Beginning at 8:00 am on Thursday, April 11, 2024, volunteers from the Rotary Club of York will be assisting the City of York in planting perennials, shrubbery, and flowering plants in Continental Square’s five planters.

Downtown Inc is pleased to announce the return of one of its signature events, Go Green in the City.