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County commissioners start hearing 2024 department budget requests

On Tuesday, they heard from the County Prison, board of elections, sheriff’s department and IT department.

By Justin Stoltzfus - October 25, 2023

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‘Our Future Lancaster’: City adopts its new comprehensive plan

The document reorients city policy on issues including housing, economic development and environmental sustainability.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 25, 2023

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Panelists at housing hearing call for public funding, regulatory reform

One way or another, Pennsylvania must figure out how to build its way out of its housing crisis, state Rep. Mike Sturla said.

By One United Lancaster - October 25, 2023

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Zoning board OKs homeless shelter at Otterbein church, postpones consideration of homelessness hub

The delay in securing approval could push back the hub’s planned opening in fall 2024.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 24, 2023

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City Council poised to adopt ‘Our Future Lancaster,’ first city comprehensive plan since 1993

The vote is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 23, 2023

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Pa. expands categories of ‘street medicine’ eligible for Medicaid reimbursement

“Street medicine” refers to care provided outside a clinical setting.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 20, 2023

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Analysis shows Lancaster County’s funding from opioid settlements is on the low end

Pennsylvania is distributing the money based on a formula that incorporates assessments of local need.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 20, 2023

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Home Rule Study Commission sets Nov. 2 meeting at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

The commission is aiming to hold a meeting in each quadrant of the city.

By One United Lancaster - October 20, 2023

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County Prison continues efforts to eliminate legionella

Meanwhile, schematic design of the new county correctional facility is getting under way.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 19, 2023

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Grants awarded for affordable housing renovations at Lancaster City Housing Authority, other sites

The authority’s grants will support HVAC replacement at one site and mold remediation at two others.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 19, 2023

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Grants available to bolster charity food infrastructure

The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank received $50,000 in the previous funding round.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 18, 2023

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Election Board will allow mail-in voters who goofed due to instruction error to receive replacement ballots

The Elections Office has sent out about 24,000 ballots with instructions incorrectly describing the secrecy envelope as “white” instead of yellow.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 18, 2023