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:
The annual Light Up York will be Friday, December 1 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. You are invited. The annual Light Up event brings people to Continental Square in a festive and merry spirit.
The following construction projects are scheduled the week beginning November 20, 2023 and will affect traffic in the City of York. Pending weather or other unexpected events, the projects will affect the indicated roads.
The following construction projects are scheduled the week beginning today 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 today announced that the community Christmas Tree will arrive in Continental Square in downtown York on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at approximately 9:15 a.m. All are invited to watch in person or online. You may follow the progress of the tree on the York City Special Events Facebook page at www.facebook.com/yorkcityspecialevents.
On Wednesday, November 8, a new four-way stop will go into effect at the intersection of Boundary Avenue and Spangler Lane/Edgar Street. The additional stop signs will improve safety for pedestrians walking to and from Hannah Penn Middle School or Memorial Park. Biker safety will also be improved along the new bike path extension of the Broad Street Greenway, an asphalt and concrete path which adjoins Hannah Penn.
The following construction projects are scheduled the week beginning today 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 partnered with Pennsylvania American Water, the York City Parks Conservancy, and the York City Housing Bureau to make the installation happen.
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) into law. The $1.9 trillion Fiscal Recovery Funds package is intended to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, including public health and economic impacts.
The following construction projects are scheduled the week beginning October 30th and will affect traffic in the City of York. Pending weather or other unexpected events, the projects will affect the indicated roads:
The following construction projects are scheduled for this week and will affect traffic in the City of York. Pending weather or other unexpected events, the projects will affect the indicated roads:
The overdose-reversing drug Naloxone saves lives, but only if it’s readily available when an overdose occurs. The City of York Bureau of Health, York/Adams Drug and Alcohol Commission, and York Opioid Collaborative continue to distribute Naloxone. Individuals can pick up Narcan and receive brief training on how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. The monthly distribution events in November and December 2023 will be cancelled.
The following construction projects are scheduled for the remainder of this week 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 will be holding an appreciation event for the funders of the recent relandscaping of Cherry Lane. The event will take place at noon on Tuesday, October 24 in Cherry Lane.
The City of York Mayor’s Office, along with York City’s Bureau of Health, and in partnership with WellSpan York Hospital, will be hosting a press conference for National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month on Monday, October 16, at City Hall Council Chambers, beginning at 1:00 P.M.
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) into law. The $1.9 trillion Fiscal Recovery Funds package is intended to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, including public health and economic impacts.
Please join city staff, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and others at a free workshop on the basics of brownfields. The workshop will take place from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Tuesday, October 24 at WellSpan Park, 5 Brooks Robinson Way. A networking opportunity will follow.
Do not miss the third annual Fall Family Fest brought to you by the York City Police Department. Good food, entertaining games, a haunted house you will not forget, pumpkin painting and hayrides and a climbing wall. For the first time this year, there will also be a zip line.
The City of York has announced the 2023 “Trunk or Treat” event at the City Hall parking lot will take place on Thursday, October 26, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
The City of York wants to hear from you on the future of Farquhar, Kiwanis Lake, Noonan, and Bantz Parks. Please join us for an open house at either Shiloh Baptist Church, 740 West Locust Street from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday, October 2 or at the York YMCA, 543 North Newberry Street from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, October 4.
The open houses are meant to provide an opportunity for residents to share their ideas for the parks and interact with the design team. The City of York is in the process of developing Master Plans for the parks. The Master Plans will provide a blueprint for future improvements to the existing and potentially new park facilities. Your thoughts and ideas are important to help establish priorities for future park site enhancements. We look forward to seeing you at one of the open houses.
The City of York is in the process of developing Master Plans for Farquhar Park, Kiwanis Lake, Noonan Park, and Bantz Park. The Master Plans will provide a blueprint for future improvements to the existing and potential new park facilities.
Due to the water restrictions that York Water Company has put into effect as of Friday, September 16, 2023, the Garden Club of York will be limiting the watering of the hanging baskets and planting containers to which they attend around the City of York.
The following construction projects are scheduled for the week beginning September 18 and will affect traffic in the City of York. Pending weather or other unexpected events, the projects will close the indicated roads:
The City of York and the York Academy Regional Charter School have announced traffic flow changes for the Academy’s Lower School. This involves Beaver Street, West North Street, Gay Avenue, and Cherry Lane during the morning hours from 6:00 am to 9:00 am and the afternoon hours from 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm. The changes will assist in providing safe drop-off and pick-up of children attending the York Academy Regional Charter School while school is in session.
The countdown to the school year is on, and Penn Market is excited to announce a dynamic community event that promises to make a significant difference in the lives of local students. In collaboration with LexisKickzz LLC, Penn Market proudly presents the "Back-to-School Giveaway," a free event designed to ensure that children in York, PA are fully prepared for a successful academic journey.
Free school supplies while they last. This is part of the Back 2 School Resource Fair and 5K Run/Walk which will take place on Saturday, August 12 at the William Penn Senior High School, 101 West College Avenue.
The City of York Department of Economic and Community Development is launching the 3E grant program geared at helping small businesses improve operational capacity through education, empowerment, and enhancement.
Dangerously high temperatures into the 90’s are forecasted for our area late this week. All collections by Republic Services on Thursday, 7/27 and Friday, 7/28 will begin one hour earlier at 5 a.m. in York City.
The City of York - Bureau of Health is once again participating in this vital observance as routine vaccinations during childhood and adolescence can prevent many diseases that were once very common.
In a display of solidarity and community support, Penn Market in York, Pennsylvania has opened its doors to vendors affected by the recent unfortunate incident at Broad Street Market in nearby Harrisburg.
CDBG funds must be used to meet at least one of the following federal objectives: Benefit to low and moderate-income persons; prevention or elimination of blight; and urgent need. Projects selected will be funded for three years starting in 2024 through 2026. Additional eligibility requirements and activities can be found on page 8 of the program application, available here.
On Friday, July 7, 2023 at 6 pm at William Penn High School, the City of York, York County Special Olympics, and the York City School District will be honoring local legend and international Special Olympics spokesperson Loretta Claiborne, as well as her fellow athletes. The day will be proclaimed “Loretta Claiborne Day.
The City of York provides parking permits for residents that live on designated blocks/streets during the York Fair, which runs from July 21st to July 30th, 2023.
All food vending in the City of York is strictly prohibited without express approval from the City Health Inspector. This includes temporary operations on public streets, parks, rights-of-ways, and sidewalks.
On Monday, June 26, 11 am, at East Boundary Avenue between Vander Avenue and Edgar Street, honorary signage will be placed to establish Keith Beatty Street. The current signage will remain as well.
On Monday, June 19 at 10:00 am, the City of York will remove the “Stop” sign on the northeast corner of Linden Avenue at Richland Avenue and install a new “Stop” sign on the northwest corner of Richland Avenue at Linden Avenue.
The York City Police Department will swear in 5 new police officers on Monday, June 19 at 1:00 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall, 101 S. George St. These new officers will increase the total size of the York City police force from 104 officers to 109 officers. The new officers and their backgrounds are:
The City of York’s Department of Economic and Community Development will be hosting a series of free workshops for small businesses and entrepreneurs at any stage.
The Mayor and City Council Members of York have issued a Joint Proclamation supporting and endorsing the future naming of the Codorus Greenway as the Governor Tom Wolf Codorus Greenway.
The partnership between the City of York and CRDC is part of “The Bag That Builds” movement. Anyone can pick up green recycled plastic bags from CRDC, fill them with plastic waste, and now drop them off at five possible sites.
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 1, 2023 (5-8PM)
Doors open and a free lunch will be served beginning at the noon start time. The program of panelists and speakers begins at 12:30 pm. The keynote speaker is Platinum recording artist Freeway.
Opening Day for York Revolution baseball is Friday, May 5, 2023. Residents in the area of the WellSpan Park will need to obtain parking permits for the season.
Please be advised that in one week (approximately 4/23), weather permitting, Chesapeake Bay Helicopters will be mobilizing to the Met-Ed region to begin performing UV/IR patrols on all Met-Ed 69kV and 115kV lines.
Due to the weather forecast, including possible rain and gusts of wind, the 48th Annual York City Easter Egg hunt has been moved from this Saturday, April 1st to Saturday, April 8th. The time will remain from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The location will remain Kiwanis Lake.
The egg hunt is for children ages 1-13 years of age. This year’s event will feature Kid Zone by Atomic Bounce, Easter Crafts by POP Crafts, Coloring Station by Parliament Arts Organization, and a bike raffle sponsored by various community members as well as organizations. Food will be available for purchase from Bricker’s Fries. All music and announcements will be provided by DJ Cashmere.
This event is sponsored by ES3, Etzweiler Funeral Homes, and City of York residents and organizations.
York City Recreation and Parks wishes to remind residents and visitors to the City that the 24th Annual William Shaffer Trout Fishing Derby will be held at Kiwanis Lake on Saturday, April 1, 2023.
The City of York Human Relations Commission is pleased to announce the return of its landmark Diversity Dinner event on Thursday, March 30, 2023 from 5 – 9 PM at Keystone Kidspace in downtown York.
The City of York will be holding forums as part of the process of updating the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The public is encouraged to attend.
La Ciudad de York llevará a cabo foros como parte del proceso de actualización del Plan Integral de la Ciudad. Se anima al público a asistir.
The overdose-reversing drug Naloxone saves lives, but only if it is readily available when an overdose occurs. The City of York Bureau of Health, York/Adams Drug and Alcohol Commission.
On Monday February 20, 2023, the City of York Department of Fire/Rescue Services two (2) newest members will be sworn in by Mayor Michael Helfrich at 11:00 am at City Hall (101 S George St. York, PA 17401) in Council Chambers.
The City of York wishes to inform our residents and visitors that City-wide street cleaning enforcement will resume on Tuesday, March 15, 2023 at 12:00 a.m. and continue until October 28, 2023.
The City of York Bureau of Health has partnered with the York Opioid Collaborative and numerous community organizations to distribute Deterra Drug Deactivation pouches to York Country residents.
The City of York, Pennsylvania is pleased to announce its continued partnership with WellSpan Health in improving the health, safety, and economic development outcomes of the York community.
As we begin the winter season of 2022-2023, 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. These regulations have been enacted for the safety and protection of the driving public as well as residential, business, and industrial citizens in York City.
Due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday, Thursday, November 24th, ALL regular curbside trash collections on Thursday and Friday will be delayed one (1) day.
The City of York’s Yard Waste Drop-off site will be closed for winter, January through March, and will reopen, weather permitting, on the first Saturday of April 2023.
Many York City residents are suffering from Arthritis, a painful condition that not only affects quality of life but also has the potential of having dire health consequences. In fact, the CDC reports that 289,839 York residents have Arthritis. To help combat this issue, the YMCA of the Roses (formally the York YMCA), is hosting a walking and stretching program.
In partnership with the York City Bureau of Health, the YMCA of the Roses is implementing the Arthritis Foundation’s Walk with Ease program, a six-week evidence-based program that increases participants’ mobility and decreases pain from Arthritis. Studies by the Thurston Arthritis Research Center and the Institute on Aging of the University of North Carolina show that the program is proven to:
Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, the York City Historical Architectural Review Board meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 24, 2022, at 6:00 PM at York City Hall is cancelled. The Board’s next regularly scheduled meeting is Thursday, December 8, at 6:00 PM.
City of York Mayor Michael Helfrich will hold public hearings on the 2023 Proposed York City Budget in City Council Chambers, 101 S. George St., York, PA, as follows:
ISO (Insurance Services Office) is an independent company that serves insurance companies, communities, fire departments, insurance regulators, and others by providing information about risk. ISO's expert staff collects information about municipal fire suppression efforts in communities throughout the United States.
Grant funds of $5,000 will be awarded to eligible for-profit small businesses located within the City of York, who are struggling financially because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Due to aging technology and connectivity, the current credit card-enabled parking meters in the Downtown corridor will be discontinued by the end of 2022.
The City of York announces the 2022 Trunk or Treat event happening on October 27, 2022, from 5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m., at City Hall Parking Lot (101 S. George St).
The overdose-reversing drug Naloxone saves lives, but only if it’s readily available when an overdose occurs. The City of York Bureau of Health, York/Adams Drug and Alcohol Commission, and York Opioid Collaborative continue to distribute Naloxone the 4th Tuesday of each month. Individuals can pick up Narcan and receive a brief training on how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose.
On Friday, September 16, 2022, the City of York and the City of York Public Works Department will be conducting a ribbon cutting ceremony of our new King Street Cycle Track.
The Redevelopment Authority of the City of York has announced the sale of an historic anchor building on Continental Square for redevelopment by a private company. The property located at 1 North George Street was sold to 1 North George, LLC. Brokers for the transaction were Ben Chiaro and David Albright with TRUE Commercial Real Estate.
Governor Tom Wolf and Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman today announced a coordinated effort for a one-time, large-scale pardoning project for people with select minor, non-violent marijuana criminal convictions.
The City of York Bureau of Health and Commuter Services of PA (CSPA) have partnered to bring Walk Bike Bus, an active transportation campaign to encourage residents and commuters to get out and explore downtown York and the greater York City area by increasing their walking, biking, and bus trips.
The City of York joins others around the world today in observing International Overdose Awareness Day by coming together to remember loved ones lost to an overdose.
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.
The York City Police Department will hold a Promotion Ceremony on Monday, August 1st at 1:00 pm. The ceremony will be held in Council Chambers on the first floor of City Hall at 101 S. George St. York, PA 17401.
Annual York City United Back to School Resource Fair Sponsored by AETNA, Highmark Wholecare, ES3, York Rotary, and the City of York Parks and Recreation.
The Department of Economic and Community Development launches neighborhood revitalization initiative aimed at connecting neighborhoods with local government
On Sunday May 22, 2022, the City of York Department of Fire/Rescue Services will be holding the One Hundred Forty-Sixth, Annual Memorial Service at St. Matthew Lutheran Church at 839 W. Market St. The Kiltie Band of York will be performing at 6:45 p.m. in front of the Church with the Service starting at 7:00 p.m. A gathering will be held immediately after the service with light refreshments provided. Public is welcome to attend.
