- Foundry apartments developer acquired Stump field in Manheim Township: Once the home of minor league baseball in Lancaster County, Stump Field has been sold to The Deerin Companies, who owns apartment and commercial buildings around the nearby Manheim Pike-Fruitville Pike intersection. The property and a connected property that includes a parking lot, and four former industrial buildings, according to deeds filed in the county courthouse, sold for $4.9 million. Apartments cannot be in developers future plans, according to a recent legal notice from the state Department of Environmental Protection. Deerin Companies could not be reached for comment. The 11-acre property is in an industrial zoning district that allows factories, warehouses and other uses, but it’s also in an “urban transition” overlay district, which allows houses, apartments, stores and restaurants. (Source: LNP)
- Baby copper heads found on Lancaster trail: Thursday, on a busy Lancaster County trail two baby copperheads were found. According to a release from the President of Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary, Jesse Rothacker, two baby copperheads were found on a trail in Lancaster County. Rothacker said he safely moved both snakes off the trail. To protect the snakes Rothacker did not reveal the location. Rothacker says, there are 21 snake species in Pennsylvania, most of which are nonvenomous. Central Pennsylvania is also home to venomous copperheads and rattlesnakes. (Source: ABC 27)
- Bill to legalize adult marijuana use passed by the house: The Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved the passage of the Cannabis Health & Safety Act (HB1200), which would legalize adult cannabis use in the Commonwealth. The measure passed by a party-line vote. All 102 Democrats in the House voted to approve, while all 101 Republican House members voted against it. A considerable debate is expected to be happened as the bill advances to the State Senate for consideration. (Source: Fox 43)
- Jamie Arroyo debates alone as Janet Diaz missies Lancaster mayoral forum: Thursday evening, Jamie Arroyo had the stage to himself in what was supposed to be a debate between his opponent Janet Diaz. Officials from the Lancaster Chamber did not expect Diaz to appear after they never got confirmation on her appearance. Arroyo and Diaz, two current City Council members, are competing for the Democratic Party’s nomination for mayor during the May 20 primary election. Diaz did not provide a comment for LNP | LancasterOnline’s requests for comments ahead of the event. Arroyo spoke to a crowd of about 30 people, about his plans to improve street safety, support local businesses and mitigate homelessness. (Source: LNP)
- York College launches career support program for county employees: The York College of Pennsylvania and York County government have come together to create a pilot program to provide county employees access to the York College Career Academy. Wednesday, according to York College, the county’s board of commissioners approved a Memorandum of Understanding with York College, authorizing employees in the York County Information Technology Services Department to access the Career Academy online learning platform. This is part of an effort to help county employees gain access to professional development locally.
- Bill Looking to cap cyber charter school payments: Gov. Josh Shapiro has asked lawmaker to limit cyber charter school tuition amid long standing district concerns. Currently there is new initiatives in the fight for funding as parents and students have seen success in the programs. Districts pay more money as more kids attend cyber school. Rep. Joe Ciresi, D-Montgomery, believes, House Bill 1372, would cap tuition payments, currently all over the map, at $8,000. He estimates districts would save $600 million a year. Charters say it the bill will hurt them. (Source: ABC 27)
- Nation/world: first US-born pontiff, Pope Leo XIV connections to Lancaster County Catholics (Source: LNP) Trump willing to reduce China tariffs (Source: NBC News) Former Justice David Souter passes away (Source: NBC News) Jeanine Pirro appointed as top prosecutor in DC (Source: ABC News) Senators support DOJ investigation into egg producers (Source: ABC News) US confirms private firms to deliver aid to GAZA (Source: BBC News)
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Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States, appears on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on May 8, 2025. (Source: REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov)
