• Lancaster residents rally against federal funding cuts in Penn Square: Saturday, Indivisible Manheim Township held a protest against federal funding cuts by the Trump administration at Penn Square. Indivisible MT organizer Samantha McNally, explained they invited Rep. Lloyd Smucker to the event and the mock town hall that was hosted in February. He did not appear. Earlier this month, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson told Republican lawmakers to avoid town halls, stating opposition at the events was caused by “professional protesters,” echoing a claim made by President Donald Trump on social media. (Source: LNP)
• Second floor of Lancaster Public Library set to open: The Lancaster City branch of the Lancaster Public Library plans to reopen its second floor Monday. The library expects to fully reopen in May or possibly June. The library was forced to close due to a sewage backup which caused the first floor of the building to flood. The library is still working on getting an insurance claim for the damage. Visitors to the library can browse a limited selection of the library’s collection, and visitors will have a limited time to browse due to the lower amount of space available. (Source: LNP)
• Environmental groups against hydroelectric project near Susquehanna River: Local environmental groups filed a petition Friday in the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, asking it to overturn a preliminary permit for the Cuff’s Run pumped storage project in York County. The York Energy Solutions $2.3 billion dam and power turbine project would flood 580 acres in Chanceford Township, York County, located just across the Susquehanna River from Manor Township in Lancaster County. Water from the Susquehanna would be pumped into the reservoir and be released to spin turbines and create electricity. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved a preliminary permit for the Cuffs Run project in November. While, the permit does not give York Energy Storage permission to build, it gives the company four years to study the project while holding the company’s spot in line for license applications. (Source: LNP)
• Lancaster scholastic artists awards experiences record participation: The Lancaster County Artist Awards and Scholastic Awards featured over 500 pieces by local middle and high schoolers in the Lancaster Art Museum and the Pennsylvania College of Art and Design. The total entries were over 1,100, spread across 26 schools, both record-breaking numbers. Winners of awards in this contest are awarded cash prizes and scholarships. (Source: ABC 27)
• Nation/world: Trump deports immigrants under Alien Enemies Act, potentially ignoring court order (Source: NBC News)Canada’s new Prime Minister visits Europe, not U.S., on first foreign trip (Source: BBC News)Pope Francis seen for first time since being hospitalized (Source: BBC News) 42 dead after destructive storms sweep U.S. (Source: NBC News)
