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Chief Richard Mendez addresses police use of force policy and March 2 Incident at City Council Meeting

Lancaster City Police Chief Richard Mendez was questioned on police use of force policy and the March 2 bicycle incident Tuesday evening during the City Council Committee meeting.

By Brian McCloud - April 2, 2025

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Pa. House Representative Nikki Rivera visits United Way of Lancaster County

Thursday, Rep Nikki Rivera (D-Lanc), took a tour of United Way of Lancaster County and PA 211 East offices.

By Brian McCloud - March 20, 2025

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Press conference on findings from the use-of-force review March 2 incident

Officers use of force was justified and within the within policy guidelines, adhering to standard procedure within the bureau.

By Brian McCloud - March 19, 2025

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Lancaster residents voice concerns to City Council about March 2 arrest

Lancaster City residents and activists gathered at the Lancaster City Council meeting to voice their concerns about the March 2 arrest of youths downtown

By Brian McCloud - March 12, 2025

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Pennsylvania state representative Nikki Rivera holds, pre-kindergarten policy hearing

State Rep. Nikki Rivera held a policy for people to learn about the impact pre-kindergarten education has on a student’s learning experience

By One United Lancaster - March 12, 2025

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Get the Lead Out Initiative to canvas Lancaster Neighborhoods for lead service line inventory

Representatives from the U.S Environmental Protection Agency Get the Lead Out Initiative will be canvassing neighborhoods in Lancaster

By One United Lancaster - March 11, 2025

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Mayor Sorace’s last State of the City address

Mayor Sorace’s last State of the City address

By Brian McCloud - February 5, 2025

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CRIZ Authority funds downtown projects, completes annual allocation

The largest allocation, $2.6 million, fulfills the CRIZ Authority’s commitment to the Stevens-Smith Center project.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 19, 2024

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Commissioners to vote Dec. 31 on correctional facility schematic design

An approval would allow the planning team to move into detailed design development.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 19, 2024

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County to develop new parks & trails master plan

It will succeed one that dates to 1992.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 18, 2024

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City Council passes 2025 budget with 1.1% earned income tax

The spending plan is the first under the home rule charter that takes effect Jan. 1.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 18, 2024

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Across Pa., there’s strong demand for Whole Home Repairs. Can it secure more funding, increased flexibility?

More than 60 homes have been fixed up through the program in Lancaster County.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 13, 2024