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.

The York Rotary Club and York City, along with its partners, have completed the Kiwanis Lake Restoration Project.

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.

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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.

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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.

In doing so, the City is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms for the American Recover Plan (ARP) and related funding.

The following events will take place this weekend and affect traffic.

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.

Monday, September 5th, ALL regular curbside collections

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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.

York City Council voted to adopt the changes made to the City of York’s Stormwater Ordinance.

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Meetings are scheduled to resume September 2022.

The City of York is searching for the perfect tree!

September 5th, 2022, at Kiwanis Lake, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The City of York Will hold its Annual York City United Back to School Resource Fair

COLLECTIONS TO BEGIN 1 HOUR EARLY AT 5 AM

The City of York Department of Fire/Rescue Services will hold a swearing-in ceremony for our newest probationary firefighters...

Mayor Michael Helfrich today announced the appointment of a new Chief of Staff…

The following events will affect vehicle traffic this week:

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.

York City Police Department Promotion Ceremony

The City of York Bureau of Health, York/Adams Drug and Alcohol Commission, and York Opioid

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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.

Board minutes and agendas, as well as updated property

Dangerously high temperatures in the mid to high 90’s are forecasted

The Department of Public Works of the City of York

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After a thorough investigation, in July 2020, Mr. Swartz was placed on unpaid suspension with a recommendation of termination.

ANNOUNCING THE FORMATION OF THE YORK CONNECTOR PARTNERSHIP

RESIDENTIAL FAIR PARKING PERMITS AVAILABLE

Due to the Independence Day holiday, Monday, July 4th

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Annual Summer Parks Program starting June 20th

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The Department of Economic and Community Development launches neighborhood revitalization initiative aimed at connecting neighborhoods with local government

Collections to Begin 1 Hour Early at 5 AM *tuesday 5/31 and *wednesday 6/1/22

All regular curbside collections will be delayed one (1) day.

Neighbors throughout York City and across the nation are asked to lock their doors

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.

The York City Redevelopment Authority’s (RDA) May 18, 2022, Board Meeting has been cancelled.

The City of York Department of Fire/Rescue Services will hold a Promotion and Awards Ceremony on Tuesday May 17th at 4:00 pm.

Project is underway and will be completed by the Summer

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The Office of the Mayor of the City of York announces that Mayor Michael Helfrich

The City of York wishes to inform our residents and visitors City-wide street cleaning will be suspended for Friday, April 15, 2022, and Saturday, April 16, 2022.

There is no change to curbside collections for the Easter Holiday.

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The City of York will be hosting the 47th Annual Easter Egg Hunt.

The 23rd Annual William Shaffer Trout Fishing Derby will be held at Kiwanis Lake on Saturday, April 2, 2022.

Due to extensive work performed by E.K. Services on behalf of the York Water Company

The City of York announces that the Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB) Meeting for March 24, 2022, has been cancelled. The City’s Permits Office did not receive any applications requiring HARB review since their last meeting. HARB’s next regularly scheduled meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 14, 2022.

The City of York wishes to inform our residents and visitors that City-wide street cleaning enforcement will resume on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at 12:00 a.m.

York City Mayor Michael Helfrich today issued the following statement regarding the decision by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s Administrative Law Judge, recommending approval of the proposed $235 million sale of the York City Wastewater System to Pennsylvania-American Water Company

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 Tuesday, March 1st.

On Thursday February 24, 2022, City of York Department of Fire Rescue Services will be accepting delivery of two new E-One fire engines. The twin fire engines will be delivered to Fire Station 2, at 273 W. Market St., at 10:00 a.m. They are 2021 and 2022 E-One Typhoon pumper engines, which have been specified by YCFD members to enhance the department and best serve the community.

Mayor Michael Helfrich is pleased to announce that considering the recent decrease in COVID-19 caseloads, York City Hall will reopen and resume in-person operations with the public on Monday, February 28th.

Despite the decline in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, the level of community transmission in York County remains HIGH (Source: CDC). To continue to protect our residents, the City of York Bureau of Health and partners have decided to cancel the monthly Narcan distribution event on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. The next regularly scheduled monthly event will continue the 4th Tuesday of each month in March.

The City of York announces to residents and visitors that there will be no street sweeping on the morning of Friday, February 4th, between 7:15 a.m. and 11:45 a.m., due to the expected sleet and freezing rain forecast for the day.

Due to the expected sleet and freezing rain forecast for Friday afternoon and hazardous driving conditions, the City of York announces to curbside customers in the Tuesday/Friday pick up area that collections will begin one hour early at 5 a.m. on Friday 2/4/22.

The York City Police Department would like to invite members of the media to attend a press conference at Stillmeadow Church (350 Chestnut St. York, PA 17401), on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at 10:30 a.m.

The City of York is currently seeking proposals from qualified organizations and/or contractors with established professional competence and experience to provide special events services.

The City of York is launching Phase 2 of its parking system modernization program with the installation of automated pay station technology in the three downtown York parking garages.

York City Mayor Michael Helfrich today issued the following statement regarding an agreement reached between the City, Pennsylvania-American Water Company, five suburban municipalities, the Office of Consumer Advocate (OCA), the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement (I&E), the Office of Small Business Advocate (OSBA) and The York Water Company

Out of an abundance of caution to protect our residents, the City of York Bureau of Health and York Opioid Collaborative has decided to cancel the monthly Narcan distribution event on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. We plan to continue the monthly events the 4th Tuesday of each month in February.

Due to a lack of applications needing review, the York City Historical Architectural Review Board meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 27, 2022, at 6:00 PM at York City Hall is cancelled. The Board’s next regularly scheduled meeting is Thursday, February 10 at 6:00 PM.

Covid and stomach bug illness has been circulating since the holidays

Due to the current upswing in COVID cases in our community and in consideration of the impact this is having on our health care system, the following policy is in effect:

York Act 537 Special Study Plan has been prepared for the purchase of the York City WWTP, collection and conveyance system by Pennsylvania American Water Co. (PAWC). This special study is an administrative function that is required by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP).

Due to the overnight snow and hazardous driving conditions, the City of York announces to curbside customers in the Friday pick up area that there will be no trash collection today, Friday, January 7th.

In anticipation of snow accumulation and hazardous driving conditions

Considering the recent rapid increase in COVID-19 caseloads

The City of York announces to residents and visitors that City Hall offices will be closed on Monday, January 3, 2022, in observance of New Year’s Day. We wish everyone a happy new year filled with success, joy, and good health.

Public Notice for January 5 PUC Public Input Hearing (A8497987) Scheduled January 5

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The York City Zoning Board announces that its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, January 20, 2022, will be held in City Council Chambers, 101 S. George St., at 6:30 p.m.

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The York City Zoning Hearing Board announces...

View the final dates for leaf pick-up

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On Friday December 3, 2021, at 2154 hours, the City of York Department of Fire/Rescue Services was dispatched to 261 N. Hartley Street for a structure fire.

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Due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday, Thursday, November 25th, ALL regular curbside trash collections on Thursday

Due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday, Thursday, November 25th

Public hearings on the proposed 2022 york city budget in city council chambers

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Due to internal illness within the administration and for the safety of all concerned.

The York City Zoning Board announces that its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, November 18, 2021, will be held in City Council Chambers, 101 S. George St., at 6:30 p.m.

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Mayor Michael Helfrich will hold public hearings on the draft 2022 York City Budget in City Council Chambers

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Met-Ed is proactively conducting manhole inspections in the electric network under E. Clark Ave., E. Philadelphia St., and E Market St., between the cross streets of N George St., N. Duke St., and N. Queen St., starting the week of October 25th, working in sections from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily, and concluding around the first week of December. When necessary to create a safe work zone, traffic will be temporarily diverted to adjacent lanes or streets using signs and flaggers.

Today, the City of York announces that Mayor Michael R. Helfrich, will be presenting the Mayor’s Medal of Distinction

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On Monday October 4, 2021, the City of York Department of Fire/Rescue Services will be promoting five members.

In 2022, George Street will be repaved.

The City of York would like to inform our community that If your property or any tenants had any issues with flooding or damages during Hurricane Ida – the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Small Business Administration is offering assistance.

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York City Redevelopment Authority to hold open house for 323 Lindbergh Avenue, located next to Historic Penn Park

The City is York is in the final week

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On Sunday September 26, 2021, the City of York Department of Fire/Rescue Services will be holding the One Hundred Forty Fourth & Forty Fifth Annual Memorial Service at St. Matthew Lutheran Church at 839 W. Market St.

York is currently in the process of accepting applications for the Small Business Covid-19 Relief Grant.

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Heart Smarts is an evidence-based & SNAP-Ed approved nutrition program developed by the Food Trust.

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There will be no street sweeping on Monday, September 6th, in observance of Labor Day. The City of York will resume street sweeping operations the following day.

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The City of York is searching for the perfect tree to place on the square for this year’s holiday season.

The City of York is urging residents to prepare for rain coming to the City of York from Hurricane Ida, expected to arrive the evening of Wednesday, September 1st into the morning of Thursday, September 2nd.

This interactive dashboard gives the community access

Public Health Dashboard Launches on Monday, August 30th

Due to the Labor Day holiday

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Eligible businesses will be able to apply for funding beginning September 1, 2021

Due to extensive damage and deterioration

Collections to Begin 1 Hour Early at 5 Am

The City of York is pleased to announce its Home Upgrades for Seniors Grant Program (HUSGP), which offers qualified York City homeowners a one-time grant, not to exceed $7,500 per household.

Upcoming events will affect traffic!

The Redevelopment Authority for the City of York will hold its monthly board meeting on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.

Exercise caution in these areas due to increased pedestrian traffic in these areas.

Collections to Begin 1 Hour Early at 5 Am

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On March 26th of this year, Commissioner Muldrow launched the “Aging in Place” initiative to help our seniors remain in their own homes as they grow older.

Appointments and walk-ins are available for Tuesdays, from 1:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m., and on Thursdays, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Call (717) 812-4495 or go to www.MyWellspan.org to schedule your vaccine appointment. All appointments will be held at Family First Health, located at 116 S George St. York, PA 17401, on the first floor.

The York City Zoning Board announces that its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, August 19, 2021, will be held in City Council Chambers, 101 S. George St., at 5:30 p.m.

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Collections to Begin 1 Hour Early at 5AM

Road Repairs Begin July 26

City of York will resume in-person meetings beginning July 21, 2021

Road repairs, starting on Tuesday, July 20, 2021

New Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief of the City of York Department of Fire/Rescue Services

Collections to Begin 1 Hour Early

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CITY OF YORK STREET CLOSURES AND TRAFFIC ADVISORIES

CITY OF YORK OFFICES CLOSED ON JULY 5TH

REVS HOST AREA’S BIGGEST JULY 4 PARTY THIS SUNDAY!

YORK CITY ZONING HEARING BOARD MEETING TO BE HELD IN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

HEAT AFFECTS START TIME FOR COLLECTIONS IN YORK CITY

STREET CLOSINGS AND TRAFFIC ADVISORIES FOR JULY 4

RESIDENTIAL YORK FAIR PARKING PERMITS AVAILABLE

Physical labor during extreme heat poses increased risk to outdoor workers who must protect themselves against sun and heat exposure

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stay informed on the recent power outages

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On behalf of our friends at the York County Economic Alliance, I am sharing the following reminder on upcoming job/career opportunities in York.

The City of York Bureau of Health, York/Adams Drug and Alcohol Commission, and York Opioid Collaborative have partners to continue providing FREE Narcan to community members at the Albert S. Weyer Health Center

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Collections to begin one hour early at 5 A.M. On Tuesday, June 8th

Collections to begin one hour early at 5 A.M. On Monday, June 7th

Today Mayor Michael R. Helfrich is pleased to announce the appointment of Collin Holder to the position of Chief of Staff for the City of York.

The York City COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at Family First is accepting walk-ins today

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York City Curbside Collections Delayed 1-Day Following Memorial Day Holiday

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2021

Free naloxone to community members on Tuesday, May 25th

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On Thursday, May 13th, OHUB Futures, The Fortress Academy and Grit are hosting the 2nd annual New Jobs Forum

Opening Day for York Revolution baseball is Friday, May 28, 2021. It is expected that fans will be allowed to attend games, therefore residents in the area of the PeoplesBank Park will need to obtain parking permits for the season.

The York City Zoning Board announces that its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, May 20, 2021 will be held in City Council Chambers, 101 S. George St., at 6:30 PM. Masks and social distancing will be required.

A long-range plan that looks at all transportation issues in York County

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York City Redevelopment Authority to begin highlighting redevelopment opportunities to reduce blight and increase homeownership

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Annual awards ceremony on Friday April 16, 2021 at 4:00 pm.

Friendly reminder to our city residents that the City of York – Bureau of Health has partnered with Family First Health and WellSpan Health to bring a COVID-19 vaccine clinic to the Family First Health - George Street location,

Per guidelines concerning the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the York City Planning Commission announces that its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, April 12, 2021 will be held via teleconference at 6:30 PM.

Per updated guidelines concerning the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the York City Zoning Board announces that its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, April 15, 2021 will be held via teleconference at 6:30 PM.

The York City Police would like to report the arrest of Anthony “A-Rod” Colon for felony drug and weapons possession. Colon, 19, of York, has had several prior incidents leading to the revocation of his bail. Additionally, the York City Police has identified Colon as a person of interest in several of the recent shootings and shots fired incidents.

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The City of York announces to residents and visitors that there will be no street sweeping on Friday, April 2, 2021, in observance of Good Friday. City offices will be closed during this holiday. Street sweeping operations will resume on Monday, April 5th.

The 22 Annual William Shaffer Trout Fishing Derby is planned for Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Kiwanis Lake,  from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, in the City of York.

FirstEnergy utility personnel are ready to respond to any service interruptions caused by the high winds forecast for Friday March 26th, 2021.

In approximately three to five days, weather permitting, Chesapeake Bay Helicopters (CBH) will be mobilizing to the Met-Ed region and will begin performing UV/IR patrols on all Met-Ed 230kV transmission lines.

Vaccines are available to eligible York City residents.

York XL and the City of York Department of Fire/Rescue Services invite you to sponsor a brick to bring to life the Ivan & Zach Memorial Gardens.

Per guidelines concerning the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the York City Redevelopment Authority announces that its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 will be held via teleconference at 4:00 P.M.

Today, Mayor Michael Helfrich announces the retirement of Chief Chad Deardorff from the position of Chief of City of York Department of Fire/Rescue Services. Chief Deardorff will be succeeded by Deputy Chief William Sleeger.