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Fireworks Fest Planned for Downtown New Castle

The City of New Castle & Pyrotecnico Announce Plans To Light Up The Sky On Saturday, July 20 The skies above New Castle are set to ignite with an incredible display of colors as the City of New Castle announces … →

New Castle Community Blood Drive – June 24

Gas Giveaway + $10 Gift Card. This summer, before you hit the open road, help patients in need by booking your next donation appointment. When you donate June 1-30, you’ll receive a $10 gift card PLUS, you’ll be automatically entered … →

Road Closure Notice – North Mill Street

Due to the demolition of the First Merit property lane closures on North Mill Street will begin today (May 13, 2024) between the hours of 8am and 4pm, M-F and will remain in effect until further notice

Act 13 – New Castle Spending Report for 2022

Act 13 New Castle Spending Report for 2022 (PDF)

Demolition of Former First Merit Building to Resume in April

The demolition of the Former First Merit Building in downtown New Castle is set to resume in April 2024. The project had been temporarily delayed after additional asbestos was discovered, requiring a change order submission and negotiation process. The careful … →

New Castle City Council is taking Letters of Interest for the vacant Council Member Seat

New Castle City Council is taking Letters of Interest for the vacant seventh (7th) Council Member Seat. The individual appointed will serve the remainder of a two (2) year term.   Requirements are: Must be at least 18 years of … →

Message from Pennsylvania American Water

Attention New Castle Customers: local social media inaccurately reports that a boil water advisory is in place for your community. Pennsylvania American Water has not issued any recent boil water advisories for your community. We encourage customers to visit www.pennsylvaniaamwater.com … →

2024 Proposed Budget

2024 Proposed Budget (PDF)

New Castle Police Chief Announces Retirement and Successor

NCPD Retirement and Appointment Press Release (PDF)

Fair Housing Coloring & Drawing Contest

PHRC Fair Housing Coloring Book Once or twice a year the PA Human Relations Commission will judge colored pictures from this book or new drawings about dinosaurs and their fair housing rights. If you are between the ages for five … →

Pennsylvania American Water Launches Water Service Line Material Inventory Project

Press Release: Pennsylvania American Water Launches Water Service Line Material Inventory Project (PDF) Service Line Inventory Project (PDF)

Act 47 New Castle Rescission Recommendation (Exit Report)

Act 47 New Castle Rescission Recommendation (Exit Report) – PDF   PUBLIC NOTICE The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Financial Recovery Coordinator for the City of New Castle (City) under the Municipalities Financial Recovery Act, Act 47 of … →

Position Available on the Zoning Hearing Board of Appeals

One non-paying position is available on the New Castle Zoning Hearing Board of Appeals. If you are interested in serving on this board, please send resume with appropriate qualifications to: New Castle City Council, City Building, 230 N. Jefferson Street, … →

2023 Trick or Treat

The City of New Castle will be celebrating  Trick or Treating on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.    

First Merit Demolition beginning September 18, 2023

Facade Improvement Program

A financial incentive program to encourage the rehabilitation of commercial buildings in downtown New Castle PA is now available! This program allows qualified commercial property owners and tenants in downtown to be reimbursed for specific sign, paint, design, and storefront … →

New Castle Spending Report for 2021 – ACT 13

New Castle Spending Report for 2021 – ACT 13 Funds (PDF)

New Castle Announces 2023 Investment in City Paving

More than $5 Million Directed Toward City Paving From 2020 to 2023 (New Castle, PA—April 21, 2023) On Thursday, New Castle City Council announced the approval of a roughly $1.2 million paving project for 2023 to be carried out by … →

City Moves To Partner The NCCDC With New Visions

[NEW CASTLE, PA—Friday, March 17, 2023] – New Castle City Council voted unanimously on Thursday to approve a contract with New Visions for Lawrence County, in a move to create a partnership across sectors to strengthen the community and economic … →

Lawrence County is excited to launch Link Up Lawrence

Lawrence County is excited to launch Link Up Lawrence, an initiative that will evaluate the availability and quality of broadband internet within the county. Please take this seven-minute survey and speed test: Visit linkuplawrence.com Download & Print Survey (pdf)