Government

Commissioners to discuss community’s first ARPA funding requests on Tuesday

Lancaster County has received requests for American Rescue Plan Act funds totaling just over $35 million so far.

ByTim Stuhldreher - June 14, 2022

Residents consider city climate strategies; next session is coming up

Some two dozen city residents had no shortage of comments last week on proposed ways for Lancaster city to reduce its carbon footprint. “We’re so grateful …

Listening sessions to seek public input on climate change for city’s comprehensive plan

The green roof at Lancaster’s City Hall. (Source: Douglas Smith | City of Lancaster) The nonprofit RegenAll is helping Lancaster’s government convene a series of four …

Advocates press Prison Board on bail, commissary

Kent Kroehler, left, and the Rev. Jason Perkowski. (Source: Provided | OUL) Local advocates are continuing to press for reforms to Lancaster County’s bail procedures and …

Pa. gives more time to apply for LIHEAP heating assistance

(Source: Pa.gov) Pennsylvania is extending the application period for LIHEAP, the program that helps low-income households pay heating bills, to June 17. This is the second …

Lancaster police Chief Bey resigns; Capt. Mendez to succeed him

Lancaster city police Chief John Bey, left, and incoming interim Chief Richard Mendez. (Source: OUL | Provided) Lancaster police Chief John Bey has resigned, the city …

Ballot printing error expected to delay Lancaster County’s election results by several days

Elections staff and volunteers open and sort mail-in ballots at the Lancaster Couty Government Center on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Elections Chief Clerk Christa Miller is …

Primary Election update: As voters reflect on issues (video), printing error complicates county’s mail-in ballot counting

Voters head in to vote at Grandview Church in Manheim Township during the primary election on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. (Photo: Madeline Seiler) With clear, warm …

GOP commissioners vote 2-0 to remove mail-in ballot drop box

Lancaster County’s mail-in ballot drop box is seen at the entrance to the Lancaster County Government Center shortly before its removal on Monday, May 16, 2022. …

Pa. House candidates Smith-Wade-El, Diaz on housing, education

Ismail Smith-Wade-El, left, and Janet Diaz. (Photos: Tim Stuhldreher) A political forum organized by National Action Network last week ended up featuring one candidate rather than …