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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

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Commissioner calls for ensuring ‘lived experience’ factors into correctional facility design

A survey or focus groups would provide a valuable supplement to the listening sessions held so far, Commissioner Alice Yoder suggested.

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 19, 2024

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Clinic offers expert advice on securing pardons, expungements (video)

Pennsylvania recently expanded its Clean Slate Law.

By Kyle Gamble - January 19, 2024

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Survey seeks public input for Lancaster County transportation plan update

Connects 2050 will influence transportation priorities and funding decisions in coming years.

By One United Lancaster - January 18, 2024

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Bench Mark founder advises U.S. House subcommittee on foster care reforms

Pairing young people one-on-one with long-term mentors is “the gold standard,” Will Kiefer said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 18, 2024

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‘Summer EBT’ expected to improve food access for thousands of local families

Food insecurity has been at heightened levels since the end of pandemic-era programs, and children are more likely to be at risk.

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 12, 2024

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Gunzenhauser Bakery demolition expected next month

City officials say the building is beyond saving, but the “disappointing loss” is prompting a review of Lancaster’s preservation and demolition policies.

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 12, 2024

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Millersville U., The Hub expand food assistance with state grant

The Hunger-Free Campus grant is Millersville’s second.

By One United Lancaster - January 12, 2024

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County extends correctional facility project contract with owner’s rep CGL

The amendment moves the end date from June 2024 to February 2025.

By One United Lancaster - January 11, 2024

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At correctional facility listening session, speakers maintain focus on reducing size

The county’s draft programming document provides for 1,212 beds.

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 11, 2024

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Report: county Human Trafficking Task Force expanded impact in 2023

In 2023, stings by the task force resulted in 49 arrests, up from 30 in 2022.

By One United Lancaster - January 11, 2024

Government

Mayor’s 2024 State of the City address is Jan. 25

The Home Rule Study Commission is taking a key vote the day before.

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 10, 2024