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Columbia pledges continued cooperation with ICE

Borough Council passed a resolution to signal its opposition to Lancaster’s “Welcoming City” ordinance.

By Tim Stuhldreher - March 14, 2024

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Lancaster County to seek input from coalition on how to direct opioid settlement funding

The coalition, Joining Forces, is a broadly representative group whose members reflect the full continuum of the battle against addiction, Commissioner Alice Yoder said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - March 13, 2024

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Commissioners weigh three more community ARPA grants

If approved next week, they would leave about $470,000 available to be allocated.

By Tim Stuhldreher - March 12, 2024

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City Council to consider reallocating $2 million in ARPA for housing

The funding would go toward four projects and the city’s critical repair program.

By Tim Stuhldreher - March 8, 2024

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City steps up its planning for redevelopment at County Prison site

It represents a “once in a lifetime opportunity,” Chief Planner Douglas Smith said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - March 6, 2024

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Voting machines: Here’s how Pa. tests them and keeps them secure

In Pennsylvania, all voting systems produce paper ballots that can be audited.

By Votebeat - March 5, 2024

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City workers installing ‘Portland Loo’ public toilet

It is the first of its kind in Lancaster.

By Tim Stuhldreher - March 4, 2024

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County commissioners to consider adjusting opioid settlement allocations

They will likely take up the matter at their work session on March 12.

By Tim Stuhldreher - March 1, 2024

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Home Rule Study Commission debates size of city council, with eye on possible elections by district

The commission is aiming to draft a home rule charter by August.

By Tim Stuhldreher - March 1, 2024

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County Board of Elections increases pay for poll workers

The board also discussed ballot curing and increasing public access to pre-election logic & accuracy testing.

By Tim Stuhldreher - February 29, 2024

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City Council passes bill protecting immigrants, proscribing cooperation with ICE

The ordinance drew strong condemnation from two Lancaster County commissioners and the county’s three state senators.

By Tim Stuhldreher - February 29, 2024

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County Park community garden plots available to rent

Small plots (20 feet square) are $30 for the season, while large ones (20 feet by 40 feet) are $36.

By One United Lancaster - February 28, 2024