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City Council OK’s Union Community Care redirection of ARPA to Groff Center project

The funding was originally planned for a dental clinic.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 20, 2023

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Commissioners approve Lancaster County’s 2024 budget

The budget keeps the county’s property tax rate unchanged at 2.911 mills.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 20, 2023

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Home Rule Study Commission sets special meeting to hear from former mayors

Mayors Art Morris and Rick Gray are scheduled to appear.

By One United Lancaster - December 20, 2023

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City Council approves 2024 budget

2024 is the last year Lancaster will be able to use ARPA to plug budget holes.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 20, 2023

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CRIZ board allocates more funding to Clipper Stadium, Ewell Plaza projects

The $3.5 million distribution completes the allocation of the $13 million the CRIZ received in 2023.

By Max Weidman - December 20, 2023

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County to replace its ‘enterprise’ IT system (update)

The county would use up to $8.6 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to cover the cost.

By One United Lancaster - December 19, 2023

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Commissioners reauthorize Health Advisory Council (update)

The council would expand from nine to 11 members and continue meeting through 2025.

By One United Lancaster - December 19, 2023

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Pa. cancels contract to update voter registration tracking system

The state’s existing system is badly outdated, as is Pennsylvania’s voter registration law itself.

By Votebeat - December 18, 2023

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Inclusionary zoning: Panelists say market realities complicate affordability goals

“If the numbers don’t work, nothing gets built.”

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 15, 2023

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Lancaster expects relaunch of community broadband service in fall 2024

On Dec. 26, City Council is to vote on a cable franchise agreement with telecom provider Shentel.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 13, 2023

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Immigrant, refugee advocates call for an Office of New Pennsylvanians

“Our most fundamental belief is that diversity of background, experience and thought is our community’s greatest strength.”

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 13, 2023

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Pa. expands solar, renewable energy infrastructure

The state has passed the 1-gigawatt milestone for installed solar capacity.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 13, 2023