City of New Philadelphia, OH

08/11/2026

A solicitor’s permit has been issued for the following:

Kyle Courtwright #846
IGS Energy

08/11/2026

Mayor’s Report for Monday, August 10, 2026

~ TCC to Break Ground to Construct a New Fieldhouse

A milestone has been reached by Tuscarawas Central Catholic Junior and Senior High Schools. After several years of planning and fundraising, TCC will have a groundbreaking ceremony this Thursday, August 13th at 2pm to start construction of a new fieldhouse. Bishop Earl K. Fernandes of the Columbus diocese will be the honored guest at the ceremony. The 23,000 square foot field house will be built near the Saints football field. In addition to athletic uses, the facility will also function as a community center. The project is part of TCC’s Building on Excellence campaign to fund improvements on the 3rd Street NW campus.

~ The “Super Scrimmage” Is on This Saturday at the Southside Community Park

Are you ready for some football? The New Philadelphia Youth Football Association will host its annual “Super Scrimmage” this Saturday, August 15th from 9am to 1 pm at the Southside Community Park. Association President Rich Grimm expects up to 10 teams to attend. Additional parking areas will be created adjacent to the football fields for buses and other vehicles. Avoid parking along the entrance road off Perry Drive SE. As you would expect, traffic in the area will be heavier than normal during the event.

~ It’s Back to School Time at Tuscora Park

If the weather cooperates…. RTY will be hosting a “Back to School” event tomorrow (Tuesday) at Tuscora Park. The rides and mini-golf will be open from 3:30 pm to 8pm. The concession stand hours will be from 10:30 am to 8pm, with the grill hours from 11am to 7pm. The swimming pool will be open from 11:30 am to 6pm provided enough lifeguards are available. Check the Tuscora Park page for the latest updates.

~ Wanted: Vendors for September 5th Multicultural Festival

The NPact organization (New Philadelphia Advancing our Community Together) still has spaces available for vendors at its September 5th Multicultural Festival in downtown New Philadelphia. If you’re interested, contact Debbie Knisely at Alley Cats Marketplace or email [email protected]. Hours of the Saturday event are from 11am to 5pm. The festival will be held in the area of 1st Drive and Allen Lane SW, and it will feature music, dance and food from the many cultures in Tuscarawas County.

~ Remembering Nate Kamban and John Stratton

Please keep the families of Nate Kamban and John Stratton in your prayers. Both community leaders recently passed away. Their work improved the lives of many people in our community. And it will continue to do so in the years to come.

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08/10/2026

New Philadelphia City Council meets in Regular Session tonight at 7:30 with the following Committee Meetings scheduled prior to City Council:
6:15. Finance Committee
6:45 Committee of the Whole
Click on the link and watch a live stream of the Meetings on the City's YouTube page.

New Philadelphia is the county seat of Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It is the county’s largest city with a population of over 17,000. As its name suggests, the city is laid out in the same grid style as Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Even the primary streets – High Avenue and Broadway – are named aft...

08/10/2026

The New Philadelphia Municipal Court is seeking a full-time probation officer. See the link for more information:
https://www.newphiladelphiaoh.gov/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=104&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Probation-Officer-26

For additional job openings within the City, visit:
https://www.newphiladelphiaoh.gov/Jobs.aspx

08/06/2026

The City of New Philadelphia is currently accepting applications for Crossing Guards. See the link below for more information:
https://www.newphiladelphiaoh.gov/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=101&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Crossing-Guard-10

08/04/2026

We are looking forward to seeing everyone!

08/03/2026

New Philadelphia City Council meets in Special Session this afternoon at 5:00pm. Click on the link and watch a live stream of the meeting on the City's YouTube page.

New Philadelphia is the county seat of Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It is the county’s largest city with a population of over 17,000. As its name suggests, the city is laid out in the same grid style as Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Even the primary streets – High Avenue and Broadway – are named aft...

08/03/2026

NOTICE OF WATER LINE REPAIRS (8/4/26)

The Water Department will be repairing a water line at the intersection of Wabash Avenue and Monroe Street NW on Tuesday, 8/4/26, beginning at around 8 a.m. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane. The westbound lanes will be closed to traffic beginning at Kelly Street NW. Please avoid the area if possible. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience.

07/28/2026

Mayor’s Report for Monday, July 27, 2026

~ Honoring Two Rotarians for Their Commitment to Improve Our City

Cary Gardner and Tom Police, two long-time members of the New Philadelphia Rotary Club, are moving out-of-town to be closer to family members. Their presence in our community will be missed but not forgotten. Their work maintained traditions and made New Philadelphia a better City.

Cary Gardner was a founding member of RTY, Inc., the non-profit organization responsible for the rides and concessions at Tuscora Park. He also served as the Rotary Club’s treasurer and was a driving force behind many of the club’s other community projects.

Tom Police led the effort to restore and improve the Storybook Lane displays at Tuscora Park. And he helped establish the Rotary Club’s American flag program, which lines our downtown and neighborhood streets with the Stars and Stripes each year.

On behalf of the residents of New Philadelphia, I want to publicly thank them for their service and their leadership.

~ An Ohio Dept. of Development Grant Helps the City with Building Demolition

New Philadelphia will receive a portion of the $230,000 grant awarded to Tuscarawas County for demolition of dilapidated residential and commercial structures. According to City Code Administrator Joshua Mathias, our funding will be used to tear down structures at 125 Ashwood Lane NW and 1358 5th Street NW. The owner of the Ashwood Lane property plans to use it for parking. The DoD grant comes from the Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program.

~ NPact Members to Steer a Downtown Marketing Plan Project

Members of the New Philadelphia Advancing Our Community Together (NPact) organization have volunteered to develop a downtown marketing plan being funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission’s READY Grants to Grow program and a contribution to the program from American Electric Power. The City provided $2,500 in matching funds from the Mayor’s economic development budget. With the grant funding, the Tuscarawas County Economic Development Corporation hired KZR Design of Cincinnati to assist in the marketing plan’s development. New Philadelphia native Michael McInturf is on the KZR team. A virtual meeting between all those involved will be held later this week to get the process started.

~ Celebrating Achievements…

Last week, the Medicine Center Pharmacy celebrated its 50th anniversary. I visited its store on West High Avenue to present the staff with a mayoral proclamation to celebrate the milestone.

Over the past weekend there was another achievement…Carmie Martinelli celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends. Congratulations Carmie! You have been an inspiration and blessing to all who know and love you.

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07/27/2026

New Philadelphia City Council meets in Regular Session tonight at 7:30pm. Committee Meetings are scheduled as follows:
6:45: Public Works
7:15: Special and Contact
Click on the link and watch a live stream of both meetings on the City's YouTube page.

New Philadelphia is the county seat of Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It is the county’s largest city with a population of over 17,000. As its name suggests, the city is laid out in the same grid style as Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Even the primary streets – High Avenue and Broadway – are named aft...