Government Lancaster to host input session on Pennsylvania’s next workforce development plan Feedback will be incorporated into the state’s strategy for 2024-28. By One United Lancaster - October 5, 2023
Government Expanded voter ID is back on the table in Pa. Currently, state law requires voters to show proof of identification the first time they vote at a polling place. By Votebeat - October 5, 2023
Government Elected leaders tell Home Rule Study Commission: city’s issues are fiscal, not structural The commission meets Thursday evening at Bright Side Opportunities Center. By Tim Stuhldreher - October 4, 2023
Government City agrees to apply for state grants on nonprofits’ behalf (update) Eight organizations made their pitches Monday, and another eight are expected in November. By Tim Stuhldreher - October 4, 2023
Government Neighborhood group helps city locate lead water pipes Water systems must catalog all their lead service lines by mid-October 2024. By Tim Stuhldreher - October 3, 2023
Government Homelessness services hub, shelter to seek zoning relief The two sites are being used to expand capacity in response to the local increase in homelessness. By One United Lancaster - September 29, 2023
Community Advocates tout Inflation Reduction Act’s potential to assist Lancaster County farmers Nationwide, the IRA commits $40 billion to agricultural and rural initiatives. By One United Lancaster - September 29, 2023
Government Lancaster city announces end of Mounted Police Unit, closure of Fire Station 6 The changes will take effect in January. By One United Lancaster - September 28, 2023
Government Columbia 2040: Borough’s new comprehensive plan emphasizes walkability, revitalization, tourism Columbia 2040 replaces a plan adopted in 1995. By Justin Stoltzfus - September 27, 2023
Government County Prison expands Nabors Coaching Group’s reentry support New Beginnings-Plus will build on the existing New Beginnings classes held at the facility. By One United Lancaster - September 27, 2023
Government Commissioners approve TranSystems contract for correctional facility design (update) “I have confidence in them,” Warden Cheryl Steberger said. By One United Lancaster - September 26, 2023
Government Judge rules Delaware County should accept in-person votes from residents whose mail-in ballots were rejected The dispute hinged on a contradiction between Pennsylvania’s vote by mail law and the state’s statute governing provisional voting. By Votebeat - September 25, 2023