City News

Summer Concert Series 2024

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)