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Lawrence County has coronavirus testing for severe cases at UPMC Jameson

Jameson Hospital From The Times Lawrence County has four confirmed cases of COVID-19. County residents seeking testing for the novel coronavirus can be tested in-county at UPMC, but only in severe circumstances. Lawrence County has four confirmed cases of COVID-19. … →

Free Meals for Senior Citizens!

Reporting Non-Compliant COVID-19 Business Closures

To report a non-compliant business during the COVID-19 outbreak, please contact New Castle police at our Non-Emergency number 724-656-9300, or the nearest State Police Station, or use the form here.

City of New Castle’s Response to Governor Wolf’s Shutdown Order

New Castle, PA – Mayor Chris Frye, Jr. issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s order to shut down all “non-life sustaining businesses” in Pennsylvania. The health and welfare of the citizens of New Castle is our top priority. … →

COVID-19 Proclamation (Video)

For up to date information, please visit the Coronavirus Information page.

Proclamation of Disaster Emergency

COVID 19 Proclamation of Disaster Emergency (pdf) For more information and updates, please visit the Coronavirus Information page

Coronavirus Proclamation – Statewide Shutdown

In accordance with Governor Tom Wolf’s “Statewide Shutdown” of non-essential government offices and non-essential business activity I, Mayor Chris Frye, Jr am calling for adherence to the same 2-week restrictions in the City of New Castle. Essential businesses are as … →

Coronavirus Proclamation

Following the President of the United States declaration of a “National Emergency” in response to the COVID-19 virus threat our nation is facing, the City of New Castle will close access to city owned and operated facilities to the general … →

Stay Updated on Coronavirus / Covid-19 Status

Stay updated on the latest news and status of Coronavirus / Covid-19 Learn More

City Seeking Board Members for Housing Board of Appeals

We are seeking two board members to the Housing Boards of Appeals. This board reviews all appeals from code for demos and other code violations. They determine if a structure should be allowed to be repaired with conditions or just … →

City Seeking Members for Health Board

The Board of Health reviews the current local Health Ordinances to ensure they meet any State or Federal requirements and recommend appropriate corrections to those ordinances if needed. They ensure the Licenses are lawfully issued for the 150 + establishments … →

The 151st Anniversary of New Castle

Did you know February 25, 2020 is the 151st Anniversary of New Castle becoming a city? In 1798, John Carlysle Stewart, a civil engineer, traveled to western Pennsylvania to resurvey the “donation lands,” which had been reserved for veterans of … →

How the New Residential Waste & Recycling Program Works

How the New Residential Waste & Recycling Program Works (pdf) Recycling Information (pdf) Visit the Waste Management Department page for more information

Garbage Collection Changing April 1

Aiken Refuse will be providing residential solid waste disposal services to The City of New Castle. Please see forms below or the Waste Management Department Page for more information. How the New Residential Waste & Recycling Program Works (pdf) Aiken Customer Welcome Letter … →

Storm Water Fee Management Report (2018)

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FEE BROCHURE, STORMWATER PROGRAM USER FEE CREDIT MANUAL, STORMWATER PROGRAM USER FEE APPEALS MANUAL 2018_Annual_Report_Brochure (pdf)

Parking tickets can now be paid online

NEW CASTLE PARKING TICKETS Can Now Be Paid On-line Click on the following link to do so: https://www.tocite.net/newcastlepa/searchticket/index/parkingtickets

Parking permits can now be purchased online

NEW CASTLE PARKING PERMITS Can Now Be Purchased On-line Click on the following link to do so: https://www.tocite.net/newcastlepa/ViewPermit

Pay By Phone Parking Now Available

The City of New Castle Parking Department is pleased to announce the addition of pay by phone parking throughout our downtown.  The City has partnered with Passport to provide this pay by phone service.  You can use Passport either by … →

Does it belong in your Recycle Bin?

Click here to view the Recycling Information Brochure

Welcome to the new City of New Castle website.

Welcome to the all new City of New Castle website which is proudly hosted, maintained and provided by Aaron Elliott of Forward Trends. Please stay tuned for continued updates, and more tools for the residents and business of New Castle.