Government City Council debates: Does Lancaster need a ‘Trust Act’? It would put into statute what is already a city policy prohibiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and questions about immigration status. By Tim Stuhldreher - April 26, 2023
Government City Council awards ARPA grants for community facilities, city-county homelessness services initiative “I wish we could do more of this,” Mayor Danene Sorace said. By One United Lancaster - April 26, 2023
Government Affordable rentals or homeownership? Commissioners debate uses of federal housing grants (update) Commissioner Josh Parsons said the county redevelopment authority should consider directing more of its federal dollars toward homeownership. By Tim Stuhldreher - April 25, 2023
Government Pa. extends LIHEAP deadline to May 12 The income limit for LIHEAP is 150% of the federal poverty limit. By One United Lancaster - April 24, 2023
Government Rally calls for making Whole Home Repairs initiative permanent “Whole Home Repairs is working,” state Sen. Nikil Saval said Friday. By Tim Stuhldreher - April 21, 2023
Government Here’s how to apply for Whole Home Repairs funding in Lancaster County The Lancaster County Redevelopment has fielded about 75 inquiries since the program’s launch earlier this month. By Tim Stuhldreher - April 21, 2023
Government At forum, City Council candidates discuss Lancaster’s finances, representation (video) Six candidates are running for three four-year seats, and two for one two-year seat. By Tim Stuhldreher - April 21, 2023
Government Prison staff visit Las Vegas detention center to garner ideas for upcoming design Inmate Services Supervisor Toni Warfel called the visit “extremely eye-opening.” By Tim Stuhldreher - April 21, 2023
Government Replacement of erroneous ballots under way; county will review procedures after primary Possible improvements include hiring a proofreader; and posting sample ballots online before ballots are mailed. By Justin Stoltzfus - April 20, 2023
Government County recalls mail-in ballots after finding error Voters who vote by mail will be sent a replacement ballot with correct information. By One United Lancaster - April 17, 2023
Government City Council postpones approval of city-county homelessness collaboration Council members agreed to table a vote until April 25 to allow several questions about the agreement to be addressed. By Tim Stuhldreher - April 13, 2023
Government Here’s when seniors can pick up Farmers Market Nutrition Vouchers this summer The $50 vouchers can be redeemed at participating farmers markets to buy Pennsylvania-grown fruits and vegetables. By One United Lancaster - April 13, 2023