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
Government 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 … Read more ByTim Stuhldreher - June 13, 2022
Government Lancaster agencies receive $1.9 million from state for affordable housing A little over $1.9 million in state funding for affordable housing is coming to Lancaster County, officials announced Thursday. ByOne United Lancaster - June 9, 2022
Community County assesses student lifeguard prospects in hopes of opening pool (update) Three candidates for lifeguard positions successfully completed a preliminary skills assessment held this week at J.P. McCaskey High School. ByTim Stuhldreher - June 3, 2022
Government 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 … Read more ByOne United Lancaster - May 24, 2022
Government 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 … Read more ByTim Stuhldreher - May 23, 2022
Government 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 … Read more ByOne United Lancaster - May 20, 2022
Government 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 … Read more ByTim Stuhldreher - May 19, 2022
Government 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 … Read more ByTim Stuhldreher - May 17, 2022
Government 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 … Read more ByTim Stuhldreher - May 17, 2022
Government 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. … Read more ByTim Stuhldreher - May 16, 2022
Government 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 … Read more ByTim Stuhldreher - May 16, 2022