Government

Government

Residents complain of hurry to get home rule referendum question on May ballot

City Council will be voting Monday on the first step of a process first broached publicly less than a week ago.

By Tim Stuhldreher - February 2, 2023

Community

County hears from community on pool, parks at Crispus Attucks discussion

The county is planning a follow-up meeting, probably in late March.

By Tim Stuhldreher - February 1, 2023

Government

County evaluating whether Mill Creek could be stocked with trout

The Fish & Boat Commission is always on the lookout for new stocking opportunities, a spokesman said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - February 1, 2023

Government

‘Extra’ SNAP benefits ending: Nonprofits bracing for expiry of pandemic enhancements to food program

Recipients will see their last additional benefit, a second payment loaded automatically on their EBT card, toward the end of February.

By Hunger-Free Lancaster - February 1, 2023

Government

What is home rule? What would it mean for Lancaster?

If Lancaster becomes a home rule municipality, it will join 26 cities, seven counties and 56 other municipalities in Pennsylvania.

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 27, 2023

Government

State of the City ‘asks’: Fix-It, police recruitment, voting

Mayor Danene Sorace asked city residents to put three things on their to-do lists.

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 27, 2023

Government

Mayor Sorace calls for studying home rule option in State of the City address

Home rule is “the best of a lousy set of options,” the mayor said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 27, 2023

Government

City moves Procurement Bureau to Solicitor’s office

Before City Council’s vote, former Mayor Art Morris contended that the change appeared to violate state law.

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 26, 2023

Government

Meet Brad Ortenzi, Lancaster County’s Human Trafficking Task Force coordinator

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

By Kylie Stoltzfus - January 26, 2023

Government

Mayor: Lancaster aiming to ink deal in March to revive community broadband project

The city has been seeking a partner to resume rollout of a high-speed fiber-optic network.

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 26, 2023

Government

Nonprofits seek city ARPA funds for community facilities

Collectively, 21 applicants are asking for roughly $40 million, far more than Lancaster has available.

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 26, 2023

Government

Commissioners approve County Prison food contract, wage increases for staff

Inmates will be getting more fruit in their diets, a change made in response to concerns raised at Prison Board meetings.

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 25, 2023