Government Pocket park, or housing? City changes course on vacant Beaver Street lot Efforts to site a park or garden at 339 Beaver St. stretch back more than a decade. By Tim Stuhldreher - April 4, 2024
Government FAQ: The April 23 primary election Monday, April 8, is the last day to register to vote before the primary. By One United Lancaster - April 2, 2024
Government County commissioners approve ARPA grants, contract for election results website (update) The Elections Board plans to have the website up and running for the April 23 primary. By Tim Stuhldreher - April 2, 2024
Government New federal Dec. 11 deadline for election certification adds to pressure on Pa. Election officials and policy advocates are concerned that an influx of recount petitions could make it harder for Pennsylvania to meet the deadline, prompting the courts to get involved. By Votebeat - April 1, 2024
Government Home Rule Study Commission refines City Council framework for draft charter; debates its own process Among other things, the commission debated the pros and cons of making City Council eligible for city health insurance and pension coverage. By Tim Stuhldreher - March 29, 2024
Government City Council completes reallocation of $2 million in ARPA for housing The money will go to four construction and renovation projects and the city’s critical repair fund. By Tim Stuhldreher - March 29, 2024
Government Lancaster County’s Whole Home Repairs program won’t reopen without more state funding Applications have been closed since September, except for emergencies. By Tim Stuhldreher - March 28, 2024
Government Commissioners eye environmental grants to finish community ARPA Round 2 The funding would go to the Lancaster Farmland Trust and Lancaster Clean Water Partners. By Tim Stuhldreher - March 28, 2024
Government Parsons, D’Agostino stand by drag story hour statements Critics say the two commissioners incited an anti-LGBTQ+ backlash, culminating in the threat that shut down the event Saturday. By Tim Stuhldreher - March 27, 2024
Government Election security upgrades approved, including a fence around County Government Center (update) The commissioners are scheduled to vote on the measures on Wednesday. By Tim Stuhldreher - March 26, 2024
Government Deputy U.S. Commerce Secretary meets with local leaders Graves and local stakeholders discussed a wide range of issues related to equitable economic development. By Tim Stuhldreher - March 26, 2024
Government County planning new election results website It would be hosted on a platform by New York-based Enhanced Voting. By Tim Stuhldreher - March 25, 2024