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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

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Homelessness update: With shelter downsizing, site availability uncertain, coalition proposes ‘interim plan’

The Lancaster County Redevelopment Authority is asking City Council to amend the two organizations’ agreement on expanding shelter capacity.

By Tim Stuhldreher - February 28, 2024

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County ARPA: $1 million approved for TLC shelter; no consensus yet on further community grants (update)

The commissioners are midway through making their second round of community ARPA grants, for which they have allocated $6 million.

By Tim Stuhldreher - February 27, 2024

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Pa. First Lady visits Patients R Waiting to promote funding for feminine hygiene products, maternal health

“Providing period products should not be treated like a luxury,” Lori Shapiro said.

By One United Lancaster - February 26, 2024

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City Hall, Tenfold partner to expand home repair program

It will provide low-interest loans to cover critical home repairs for low- and moderate-income households.

By Tim Stuhldreher - February 23, 2024

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Loss of experienced election officials statewide raises concerns heading into 2024 election

The Department of State is hoping training programs and guidance on the highly technical aspects of running an election will help smooth the transition for new directors.

By Votebeat - February 23, 2024

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The County Prison reviewed its 2023 stats this month: Here are 5 takeaways

PrisonStat provides for the disclosure and public discussion of a wide range of County Prison metrics, with the goal of improving performance.

By Tim Stuhldreher - February 22, 2024

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Online community survey launches Lancaster tourism study

The survey deadline is March 5.

By Tim Stuhldreher - February 21, 2024

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Commissioners approve $3.85 million in ARPA grants, will consider $1 million for TLC shelter next week (update)

The commissioners have allocated $6 million for Round 2 of community ARPA grants.

By Tim Stuhldreher - February 20, 2024

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Home Rule Study Commission lays groundwork for drafting charter

“The entire state is watching us,” Chairman Brian Adams said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - February 16, 2024