City of York Human Relations Commission to Host Diversity Event: “Embracing Our Differences, Building Bridges: Our Collective Power”

This year’s event will feature and interview with award winning documentarian Yoruba Richen and will include the screening of the movie Rustin. Attendees will be able to purchase a Full or a Partial Event Ticket.

25th Annual William Shaffer Trout Fishing Derby at Kiwanis Lake

York City Parks & Recreation Bureau invites residents and visitors to attend the 25th Annual William Shaffer Trout Fishing Derby. The Fishing Derby will be held at Kiwanis Lake on Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, rain or shine.

Validation of Philadelphia Street Garage Parking on Election Day

Anyone voting at the Apell Center at 50 N George St on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, may use the Philadelphia Street Garage at 25 W Philadelphia St. After voting, the individual can receive a parking validation lasting up to 1 hour.

Scheduled Construction Projects

The following construction projects are scheduled the week beginning April 1, 2024 and will affect traffic in the City of York. Pending weather or other unexpected events, the projects will affect the indicated roads:

Pennsylvania 811 Safe Digging Month

The City of York recognizes April 2024 as “Pennsylvania 811 Safe Digging Month,” an initiative sponsored by Pennsylvania 811, a utility notification information center with 52 years of continuous service to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

25th Annual William Shaffer Trout Fishing Derby at Kiwanis Lake

York City Parks & Recreation Bureau invites residents and visitors to attend the 25th Annual William Shaffer Trout Fishing Derby. The Fishing Derby will be held at Kiwanis Lake on Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, rain or shine.

City Hall Closed Tomorrow Street Cleaning Resumes Monday

The City of York wishes to inform our residents and visitors that City Hall will be closed tomorrow, Friday, March 29th for the Good Friday Holiday. City Hall will reopen Monday, April 1st.

Scheduled Construction Projects

The following construction projects are scheduled the week beginning March 25th, 2024 and will affect traffic in the City of York. Pending weather or other unexpected events, the projects will affect the indicated roads:

Street Cleaning Enforcement Resumes in The City of York on March 15th

All residents should follow the posted parking restrictions for street sweeping.

Scheduled Construction Projects

The following construction projects are scheduled the week beginning March11, 2024 and will affect traffic in the City of York. Pending weather or other unexpected events, the projects will affect the indicated roads

Traffic Advisory for St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The 38th Annual York Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Please be advised this will impact parking along the parade route on Market Street.

The 49th Annual York City Easter Egg Hunt at Kiwanis Lake

The event will take place rain-or-shine on Saturday, March 30, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Kiwanis Lake in the City of York.

Raise Your Flag

We are raising funds to raise new flagpoles at City Hall. And we want to add a third flagpole to add to our celebrations.

Scheduled Construction Projects

The following construction projects are scheduled the week beginning February 26, 2024

Curbside Yard Waste Collections Resume Monday, March 4th and Tuesday, March 5th

Weather permitting, York City curbside customers may begin to place yard waste at their designated pick-up point for collection on their normal recycling day, beginning Monday, March 4th.

N George St. Closed on March 2

On Saturday, March 2, N George St. will be closed to traffic from Philadelphia St. to North St.

Curbside Collections Cancelled for Tuesday 2/13/24 in York City

All curbside collections for Tuesday 2/13/24 have been cancelled in York City. All items placed out for collection should be immediately pulled back, so they do not become frozen to the ground or snow covered.

47 Columbia Ave. Structure Fire with Three Civilian Fatalities

On Wednesday February 7, 2024, at 0611hours, the City of York Department of Fire/Rescue Services was dispatched to 47 Columbia Ave. for a structure fire.

N George St. Closed on February 17

On Saturday, February 17, N George St. will be closed to traffic from Philadelphia St. to North St. So will the sidewalk on the west side of George St. in that area. This is to accommodate a crane lift to the KBG law firm building. Travelers can still take either Beaver St. or Duke St., which run parallel to George St.

N George St. Closed on February 17

On Saturday, February 17, N George St. will be closed to traffic from Philadelphia St. to North St. So will the sidewalk on the west side of George St. in that area.

Scheduled Construction Projects

The following construction projects are scheduled the week beginning January 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 City of York – ARPA SLFRF Nonprofit Recovery Grant Program

The City of York is pleased to announce the beneficiaries of the Nonprofit Economic Recovery Grant Program funded by the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) under the American Rescue Plan Act.

Curbside Trash Collection Cancelled Remainder of This Week in York City

Low temperatures all week made for constant refreezing and icy conditions. A second winter storm combined with record low temperatures make it unsafe for crews to perform curbside collections the remainder of this week.

City Gamewell System Being Retired, Other Options Being Examined

The City of York today announced that its Gamewell fire alarm system is being retired due to difficulty of replacing central system infrastructure at the Rex/Laurel fire stations and the ongoing exorbitant cost and maintenance of the system. City Ordinance Section 1501.04(15) still requires maintaining a fire alarm system through a third-party contractor.

Snow Removal Policy for Businesses

As we begin the winter season of 2024, the City of York snow emergency team wants to remind businesses of some of the York City Snow Emergency Regulations Specifically, as they apply to plowing of private parking lots and the disposal of snow.

Snow Emergency Routes

Residents should listen to local radio and television stations or log on to the City's website for announcements of a snow emergency.

Curbside Collections Delayed 1 Day for Remainder of This Week

Due to the overnight snow and hazardous driving conditions, the City of York announces to curbside customers that there be NO curbside collections today, Tuesday, January 16th. This affects collections Tuesday through Friday.

New All-Way Stop at West Maple and Manor Streets

A new all-way stop will go into effect at the intersection of West Maple and Manor Streets. Currently, there are only stop signs for West Maple traffic.

Improvements to Continental Square Are Coming

Major improvements to Continental Square are scheduled to begin the week of January 15, 2024. The improvements will make the Square more visibly attractive year-round as well as more pedestrian-friendly. No City tax dollars will be used to pay for the project thanks to the generous support of the Rotary Club of York and a new endowment at the York County Community Foundation.

City of York Redevelopment Authority Announces Purchase of Dentsply Sirona Campus

Today, the Redevelopment Authority of the City of York (RDA) announces that it has purchased the 17.3-Acre campus of Dentsply Sirona, Inc. on West College Avenue.

Scheduled Construction Projects

The following construction projects are scheduled the week beginning January 8, 2024 and will affect traffic in the City of York. Pending weather or other unexpected events, the projects will affect the indicated roads:

Heroes for Hearts 2024

The York City Police Department, in conjunction with WellSpan Health, the York City Fire Department, and Logos Academy, is proud to announce the 2nd annual Heroes for Hearts event on Saturday, February 3, 2024.

York City Collections Will Begin at 5 Am on Saturday 1/6/24 Due to Weather

Due to the forecasted “plowable” weather to begin the afternoon of Saturday, 1/6/24, the hauler will begin collections this Saturday at 5 a.m.

Philadelphia Street Closure for This Weekend Is Cancelled, Normal Parking Rules in Place

A scheduled closure of West Philadelphia Street from North George Street to North Beaver Street during the weekend of January 5 to January 7, 2024 has been cancelled. Street parking in the affected area will be allowed, and access to the Philadelphia Street parking garage will remain open.

Philadelphia Street Closure January 5-7

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 January 5 to January 7, 2024.

Penn Market’s Community Giveback Event to Spread Joy and Connection

The event promises an evening filled with joyous activities for all ages, including holiday karaoke, captivating story sessions, a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, and informative resource tables.

All Are Invited to The White Rose City’s New Year’s Eve Celebration

New Year’s Eve in the City will entertain and excite. Join your fellow celebrants as 2024 arrives.

Scheduled Construction Projects

The following construction projects are scheduled the week beginning December 18, 2023, and will affect traffic in the City of York. Pending weather or other unexpected events, the projects will affect the indicated roads:

Traffic Advisories and Street Closings in The City of York

View advisories and closings

Scheduled Construction Projects

The following construction projects are scheduled the week beginning December 11, 2023 and will affect traffic in the City of York. Pending weather or other unexpected events, the projects will affect the indicated roads

Final Leaf Pick-Up Schedule

Mayor Michael Helfrich has announced that the final pick-up for leaves in the city residential areas will begin on Thursday December 14, 2023.

Christmas Tree Collections in York City

Christmas tree collections by York City staff will take place city-wide from Tuesday, January 2nd through Friday, January 12th. Trees must be placed at the regular pick-up point by 6 a.m. on your designated collection days.

York City Curbside Collections Delayed One Day Following Both Christmas and New Year’s Day Holidays

Due to the Christmas Day holiday on Monday, December 25th and the New Year’s Day holiday on Monday, January 1st, all regular curbside (trash) collections will be delayed one (1) day following the holidays for the entire affected weeks, Monday through Friday.

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