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Government

City officials unveil Lancaster’s draft comprehensive plan

"Wow," Mayor Danene Sorace said Wednesday evening as she surveyed the the nearly full auditorium at the Ware Center.

By One United Lancaster - May 25, 2023

Government

Comprehensive plan calls for revitalizing Conestoga River corridor

Planners believe the waterway has tremendous untapped potential to contribute to Lancaster’s identity and quality of life.

By One United Lancaster - May 25, 2023

Government

Thursday, May 25

Music for Everyone, homelessness, Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, Secretary of State, probation officers’ contract talks.

By One United Lancaster - May 25, 2023

Government

City Council approves allowing short-term rentals above storefronts

The amendment also corrected a mistake that resulted in higher parking requirements than intended for homeowners who rent out a single spare room.

By Tim Stuhldreher - May 24, 2023

Government

Report analyzes state police’s 2022 traffic stops

Researchers conducted statistical tests on more than 440,000 stops to look for evidence of racial or ethnic bias.

By One United Lancaster - May 24, 2023

Government

Correctional facility design candidates make their pitches

The county tentatively plans to have a firm under contract by early July.

By Tim Stuhldreher - May 24, 2023

Community

Zero Hunger summit: The role of government

Hunger, state Sen. Carolyn Comitta said, “is something that we can solve if we work together, taking action in our own communities.”

By Justin Stoltzfus - May 23, 2023

Government

City Council to vote on allowing some ‘Airbnb’-style short-term rentals above storefronts

City planning officials believe the change will make it more economically viable to renovate vacant second- and third-floor spaces and return them to productive use.

By Tim Stuhldreher - May 22, 2023

Government

City Hall will unveil Lancaster’s comprehensive plan draft on Wednesday. Here’s what to expect.

Tickets for the in-person presentation are all gone, but the event will be livestreamed on YouTube.

By Tim Stuhldreher - May 22, 2023

Government

Comp plan unveiling starts sequence toward final approval in October

The city Planning Commission will review the draft over the summer.

By Tim Stuhldreher - May 22, 2023

Community

County pool on track to open on Memorial Day weekend

Bolstered by a successful lifeguard recruiting effort, the pool will be open for a full season for the first time since the pandemic.

By Justin Stoltzfus - May 19, 2023

Government

Solanco’s comprehensive plan outlines strategy for preserving its rural character

Nine of the region’s 12 municipalities have signed off on the document.

By Justin Stoltzfus - May 18, 2023