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Oil City, PA

The City of Oil City

For the last 150 years, Oil City has fostered a strong sense of community, innovation, and an aptitude for neighborhood development in the heart of the rolling Allegheny foothills. Whether your family has been in Oil City for generations, or you're looking for an idyllic new city to root in, Oil City has what you're looking for. Learn more about the arts, events, and industries that make us love Oil City.

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  • 7/28/2025 4:00 PM

The City of Oil City intends to submit an application to the PA Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) for Community Development Block...

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Recent News

2025 CDBG First Public Hearing

  • July 25th, 2025, 9:03 AM

The City of Oil City intends to submit an application to the PA Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2025. The anticipated CDBG funding allocation is $308,819. The first of two public hearings pertaining to the application for these funds will be held at 4:00 pm on July 28, 2025. For more information, view the full article.

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West 4th St Garbage Pickup

  • June 30th, 2025, 12:00 AM

Due to an error in a recent mailing about changes to trash collection in the city, the pickup day for West 4th Street was left out. West 4th Street will continue to have pickups on Friday as usual.

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