Government

Government

Low-barrier shelter adjusts to new North Prince Street site

The shelter was relocated in a few hours last week after the boiler failed at its previous location.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 21, 2023

Government

Local nonprofits receive $1.83 million through state tax credit program

Their initiatives target affordable housing, workforce development and food security, among other things.

By One United Lancaster - November 21, 2023

Government

Rep. Smith-Wade-El seeks to seal most Pa. eviction records

An eviction filing can significantly hamper people’s ability to secure housing, even if they were not at fault.

By One United Lancaster - November 17, 2023

Government

City Council hears from citizens about streets, horses, overnight toilet access

Eighteen members of the public stepped to the podium during Tuesday’s two comment periods.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 16, 2023

Government

New correctional facility project has entered programming phase

“The next couple of months will be interesting.”

By Max Weidman - November 16, 2023

Government

‘Empowered History’: Pa. offers grants for communities to preserve historical materials

The initiative seeks to support communities that have been underrepresented in traditional archives.

By One United Lancaster - November 16, 2023

Government

Mayor proposes 2024 city budget with no tax increase

After 2024, with American Rescue Plan Act money no longer available to plug budget gaps, “we have our work cut out for us,” Mayor Danene Sorace said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 15, 2023

Government

Shelter planned at Otterbein church won’t open on time

The team working to set up the low-barrier operation has not yet found a provider to manage it.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 15, 2023

Government

County ARPA Round 2: Community grant applications far exceed proposed amount available

Seventy-five projects have been submitted for consideration.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 14, 2023

Government

County commissioners approve tax credit for volunteer firefighters, emergency responders (update)

The county estimates that 1,300 to 1,500 individuals will be eligible to apply.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 14, 2023

Community

Lancaster County commemorates Veterans Day

“We can read history books or watch the History Channel, but we know so little about those stories of what our veterans actually went through.”

By Justin Stoltzfus - November 10, 2023

Community

Advocate says Binns Park area needs overnight toilet facilities

Homeless individuals have nowhere to relieve themselves, Dave Costarella says. City officials say they have a permanent solution, but probably not until March.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 9, 2023