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Lancaster receives $700,000 from PennDOT for South Duke Street

The city is holding an open house Wednesday evening on the project and three others in the Southeast.

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 30, 2024

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Commissioners, warden endorse building a smaller correctional facility

They called for proceeding with an initial design of around 1,000 beds, while allowing room for growth.

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 30, 2024

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County commissioners to vote on correctional facility programming draft

The draft sets the stage for the next phase: Schematic design.

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 29, 2024

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Legislators visit Tec Centro, hear about impact on students (photos)

The Tec Centro Workforce Network continues to expand and is hoping for increased state support.

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 26, 2024

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State Human Relations Commission forms Civil Rights Division

“We must take a stand against hate, intolerance, and discrimination in all its forms.”

By One United Lancaster - January 26, 2024

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Application period open for expanded state property tax, rent rebate program

About 175,000 more older Pennsylvanians and those with disabilities now qualify, including an estimated 5,700 in Lancaster County.

By One United Lancaster - January 26, 2024

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Sorace marks achievements, highlights new initiatives in 2024 State of the City

Among the city’s plans are efforts targeting community health, street safety the digital divide and the Conestoga River corridor.

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 26, 2024

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Home Rule Study Commission votes to draft a charter

The vote keeps the commission on track to craft a document to be put to voters in a referendum in November.

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 24, 2024

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County: No explanation yet from Postal Service on mail-in ballot delivery delay

More than 250 ballots, postmarked Oct. 30, did not arrive until the Monday after the Nov. 7 election, officials said.

By One United Lancaster - January 24, 2024

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DHS launches ‘PA Navigate’ social service referral platform

PA Navigate is designed to integrate health care and social service providers in a single, seamless information network.

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 23, 2024

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Pa. offers grants for recovery house renovations

The funding is a continuation of a program launched last year.

By One United Lancaster - January 22, 2024

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County eyes a lower, single rate for prison phone calls

Currently, the cost for a call ranges from 17 cents to 25 cents per minute.

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 19, 2024