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The Redevelopment Authority of the City of New Kensington has prepared a Participation Plan to provide for and encourage citizen participation in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Read the plan to learn more.

Businesses in the City of New Kensington must recycle! Pennsylvania’s Municipal Waste Planning Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (Act 101) and the City’s Solid Waste Code requires owners of commercial, municipal, and institutional properties to provide recycling services to tenants or occupants of their buildings. Not only is commercial recycling required, it is also important for preserving resources, reducing emissions, and improving the quality of life in our community. Click here to learn more.

New Kensington Redevelopment Authority Promotes Fair Housing Awareness. Read the press release for more information.

2025 New Garbage Collection Schedule. Click here for schedule. 

2025 New Recycling Guide. Click here for the guide.

The Civil Service Board of the City of New Kensington will administer a Physical Agility Test as well as a Written Examination to establish an eligibility list for the position of police officer.  Click here for more information.

The September Council Meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, September 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. Click here to view the agenda.

Upcoming Holiday Schedule

City Hall will be closed on the following days:

• Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025

• Veterans Day: Tuesday, November 11, 2025

• Thansgiving: Thursday, November 27 & Friday, November 28, 2025

• Christmas: Thursday, December 25, 2025

The following Garbage Pickup days will be pushed back one day due to the holidays:

• Thursday, November 27, 2025 will be picked up on Friday, November 28, 2025

• Friday, November 28, 2025 will be picked up on Saturday, November 29, 2025

• Thursday, December 25, 2025 will be picked up on Friday, December 26, 2025

• Friday, December 26, 2025 will be picked up on Saturday, December 27, 2025

• Thursday, January 1, 2026 will be picked up on Friday, January 2, 2026

• Friday, January 2, 2026 will be picked up on Saturday, January 3, 2026 

Halloween Trick or Treat in the City of New Kensington will be on Friday, October 31, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Click here for more information.

The Lighting of the Christmas Tree will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 5:30 pm at the Clock on 9th Street & 4th Avenue along with some great holiday music.  Then continue the night with the Mayor’s Annual Christmas Dinner at 6 pm at No.1 Firehall on 4th Avenue. Free to anyone with an appetite! Plenty of food, fun and hospitality!

The Annual New Kensington Christmas Parade will be on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 11 am.  Be part of the excitement as our community comes together to kick off the Holiday Season! Enjoy marching bands, dazzling performances, and special guests. Any group interested in participating in our annual Christmas Parade should complete this form and register.

The 5th Annual New Kensington Holiday Storefront Decorating Contest - following the parade. All New Kensington downtown small business owners with a physical location are invited to participate.  The winner will be announced following the Holiday Parade on Saturday, December 6th and will receive a Certificate of Recognition!