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Moody’s affirms Lancaster County’s Aa2 credit rating

The county is refinancing some debt as it prepares for construction of the new correctional facility.

By One United Lancaster - July 18, 2024

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How might by-district City Council elections change politics in Lancaster?

Proponents say shifting to district elections would make City Council more accountable to ordinary residents.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 17, 2024

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NPR’s ‘Morning Edition’ looks at street safety in Lancaster

The city’s “Vision Zero” initiative is part of a national effort to reduce urban traffic fatalities.

By One United Lancaster - July 17, 2024

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County 911 Center launching dispatcher education partnership with Career & Training Center

Students who are interested in dispatcher careers will be able to start work part-time as trainees while still in school.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 15, 2024

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City Council hears first estimates of taxes with and without home rule

City administrators have completed an initial draft of two budgets.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 11, 2024

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Commissioners appoint Lampeter-Strasburg board member to Library System board

Kristin Staley will fill the unexpired term of Rob Morgan.

By One United Lancaster - July 11, 2024

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Commissioners authorize prison’s Vivitrol grant application, discuss hot conditions inside facility

Vivitrol is used to reduce cravings in individuals with alcohol or opioid dependence.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 10, 2024

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Advocates rally in Ewell Plaza for increases in state education funding

“It’s time to fund our public schools and improve our communities,” said Dwayne Heisler of Pennsylvanians Together.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 9, 2024

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Home Rule Study Commission debates citizen petition, referendum options

Commission members have said they want to promote direct democracy and encourage more public participation in city government.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 3, 2024

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Pa. launches ‘SUN Bucks,’ providing children’s summer food benefits

Most children will be enrolled automatically, but not all.

By One United Lancaster - July 3, 2024

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Here’s how the county redevelopment authority plans to deploy this year’s federal housing funding (update)

The data shows that Lancaster County’s rental and owner-occupied housing markets remain extremely tight.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 2, 2024

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Subcommittee to propose 4 City Council districts with 2 members each

The districts would roughly align with Lancaster’s traditional quadrants.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 1, 2024