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Government

Lancaster County Housing & Redevelopment Authorities expand offices (video)

The added space improves operations and client service, Executive Director Justin Eby said.

By Kyle Gamble - September 20, 2022

Community

Authority plans to refinance convention center’s construction bonds

Officials say the new debt structure would free up dollars for other uses and significantly increase financial stability.

By Tim Stuhldreher - September 16, 2022

Government

Public invited to offer input as needs assessment for new prison takes shape

A first listening session has been scheduled for Wednesday evening, Sept. 21.

By Tim Stuhldreher - September 15, 2022

Community

City Council proclaims Welcoming Week, Hispanic Heritage Month

“We are deeply grateful that you have chosen to make this your next home,” City Council President Ismail Smith-Wade-El said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - September 14, 2022

Government

County won’t adopt Pa.’s combined voter registration & mail-ballot application form

The Board of Elections also agreed to retain the county’s November 2020 election records through the end of 2024.

By Tim Stuhldreher - September 13, 2022

Government

County commissioners defend stances on elections, abortion

Commissioners D’Agostino and Parsons maintain that mail-in balloting is fundamentally insecure.

By Tim Stuhldreher - September 13, 2022

Government

Gov. Wolf announces universal free school breakfast for 2022-23, starting Oct. 1

More than 1.7 million children will be eligible.

By Tim Stuhldreher - September 12, 2022

Government

County officials honor fallen emergency personnel in 9/11 ceremony (photos)

“I know without a doubt, in this room, you’re all patriots,” Manheim Township Fire/Rescue Chief Scott Little said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - September 10, 2022

Government

Township, borough officials mull details of proposed emergency services authority

While the authority’s creation would break new ground in Pennsylvania, its structure is solidly grounded in Pennsylvania statute and case law, attorney Ben Ried said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - September 9, 2022

Community

Lancaster’s Welcoming Week is under way with renaming of former visitor center in Penn Square (video)

Lancaster is one of just 16 Certified Welcoming communities in the U.S.

By Kyle Gamble - September 9, 2022

Government

County ARPA funding approved for Schreiber Pediatric, Welsh Mountain Home

The money will fund renovation and expansion projects at both institutions.

By Tim Stuhldreher - September 8, 2022

Government

Lancaster proposes changes to standardize rental inspections, allow more focus on problem properties

Inspections would be scheduled every two to six years, with properties and landlords having a history of violations prioritized for higher frequency.

By Tim Stuhldreher - September 8, 2022