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Mounted Unit horses donated to N.J. State Police

The decision will allow the steeds to remain in active service.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 1, 2023

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Proposed 2024 county budget keeps property taxes unchanged

The plan would use about $3.4 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to bring revenues in line with expenses.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 30, 2023

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City Council hears about shelter expansion delays, proposed next steps

In light of the urgent need for more winter capacity, officials are taking a hard look at the recently opened North Prince Street location.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 29, 2023

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City Council to hear tonight from county officials on delayed plan to open homeless shelter

The county redevelopment authority says it needs to find another $1.4 million to open a 40-bed facility at Otterbein United Methodist Church by Feb. 1.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 28, 2023

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Zoning Board approves using South Prince site for homelessness services

The 2-0 vote followed in short order after about an hour of testimony.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 28, 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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

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New correctional facility project has entered programming phase

“The next couple of months will be interesting.”

By Max Weidman - November 16, 2023

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‘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

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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