On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, the monthly Narcan distribution event will continue to take place at City Hall (101 S George St.).

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

York City is excited to announce the launch of its new comprehensive plan, York 2044, a forward-thinking blueprint designed to guide the city’s growth and development over the next two decades. This ambitious plan aims to create a sustainable and complete community for all residents.

The cities of York, Pennsylvania and Arles, France will be renewing their historic “sister city” status on a trip by the York Twinning Association to the Arles community from September 20th to September 22nd.

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

If you have a spruce tree over 30 feet tall that you believe would be ideal, please contact Carol Godfrey at (717) 845-9351 with your name, address, and phone number.

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

The following construction projects by York Water Co. are scheduled the week beginning September 2, 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

The following construction projects by York Water Co. are scheduled the week beginning August 26, 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

The City of York will hold its Annual Labor Day Fireworks Display & Festival.

The following construction projects by York Water Co. are scheduled the week beginning August 19, 2024 and will affect traffic in the City of York. Pending weather or other unexpected events, the projects will affect the indicated roads

Traffic will be greatly impacted today as Presidential candidate Donald Trump arrives in York for a 3:00 p.m. event at Precision Custom Components, LLC.

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

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. Narcan can save the life of someone suffering an overdose from opioids.

The City of York’s Stormwater Department would like to bring incoming severe weather to the attention of residents and businesses.

The following National Night Out events will take place tomorrow, Tuesday August 6th, and affect traffic in the City of York. The sites listed below will involve road closures. The times listed for the closures are approximate

TRAFFIC ADVISORY RELATED TO NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

The following construction projects by York Water Co. are scheduled the week beginning August 5, 2024.

Tuesday, August 6, 2024, the residents of the City of York will join millions of others across the country in getting to know their neighbors and making their neighborhoods safer.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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:

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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:

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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

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 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.

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.

The City of York’s Yard Waste Drop-off site will be closing for winter, January through March, and will reopen, weather permitting, on the first Saturday of April, 2024.

The York County Economic Alliance (YCEA), in partnership with the City of York, will begin demolition of the Bascule Gate Dam on the Codorus Creek beginning tomorrow, December 5, as part of an effort to reduce flooding, improve water quality, promote public safety, and prepare for construction of the Codorus Greenway.

The following construction projects are scheduled the week beginning December 4, 2023 and will affect traffic in the City of York. Pending weather or other unexpected events, the projects will affect the indicated roads: