Government DA’s office seeks funding to translate court documents They would be rendered in Spanish, Arabic, Nepali and Swahili, which account for 90% of local requests for court interpretation services. By Tim Stuhldreher - June 15, 2023
Government Local housing initiatives receive $2.3 million in PHARE funding The allocations are part of $61.5 million going to more than 300 projects statewide. By One United Lancaster - June 14, 2023
Government Pa. county rejects flawed mail-in ballots, then rejects provisional ballots, too The ACLU has filed suit, saying Delaware County misinterpreted state election law. By One United Lancaster - June 13, 2023
Government Lombardo’s to revise, resubmit plan to demolish vacant row home as part of restaurant expansion (update) Entrepreneur and restaurant owner Sam Lombardo says neighbors support the idea of replacing the building with a community herb garden. By One United Lancaster - June 12, 2023
Government Lancaster’s home rule study commission gets under way The commission has scheduled monthly meetings beginning July 6. By Tim Stuhldreher - June 9, 2023
Government At forum, policy analysts find a lot to like in Lancaster’s efforts to build civic engagement “I really do believe that local government has tremendous potential to really help transform lives and improve civic engagement and strengthen our democracy.” By Tim Stuhldreher - June 9, 2023
Government City Council to weigh demolition of row house for Lombardo’s project Sam Lombardo and his team are suggesting a community garden in place of what he terms an “eyesore.” By Tim Stuhldreher - June 9, 2023
Government PennDOT expands documents accepted for REAL ID applications Beginning May 7, 2025, only REAL ID will be accepted for purposes including boarding domestic airline flights or entering certain federal buildings. By One United Lancaster - June 8, 2023
Government City home rule study commission gets under way Thursday Magisterial District Judge Jodie Richardson will swear in the nine commission members. By One United Lancaster - June 7, 2023
Government County provides $300,000 for ‘Pathways to Recovery’ diversion program It allows magisterial district judges, with the approval of the district attorney’s office, to refer eligible individuals facing addiction-related charges to treatment. By Tim Stuhldreher - June 7, 2023
Government City, SoWe eye former Strawberry Hill Restaurant for redevelopment SoWe plans to work closely with the city and Land Bank to vet proposals and serve as a conduit for neighborhood input. By One United Lancaster - June 5, 2023
Government Democratic legislators lead $15 minimum wage rally in Reservoir Park “Folks are working hard, and they’re still getting poverty pay,” state Sen. Art Haywood said. “… It’s holding back our families, holding back our schools, holding back our communities.” By Justin Stoltzfus - June 2, 2023