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Here’s a first look at estimates for the Home Rule Study Commission’s budget

City officials are seeking a grant to cover 50% of expenses.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 4, 2023

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Gov. Shapiro signs Pa. budget into law

Much of the funding in the state’s $45.5 billion budget can now begin flowing, but not all.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 3, 2023

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Planning Commission digs in on comp plan review

The commission is scheduled to vote on recommending the plan on Aug. 16.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 3, 2023

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Former planner pushes for housing development on Sunnyside Peninsula

Craig Lenhard says the site could support a varied mix of housing totaling 400 to 500 units.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 3, 2023

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Lancaster finalizes community broadband deal with Shentel (update)

Closing the digital divide is a nationwide federal priority, and “we’re going to beat most every community to the punch,” Mayor Danene Sorace said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 3, 2023

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Lancaster seeks $750K for homelessness programs

City Hall is applying in partnership with the Lancaster County Homelessness Coalition and its parent entity, the Lancaster County Redevelopment Authority.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 3, 2023

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Drug Task Force funding at issue as Lancaster County adds nearly $1 million to its opioid settlement cache

Treatment advocates say U.S. drug policy has focused too much on policing and that the settlement money should go toward prevention, treatment and harm reduction.

By One United Lancaster - August 2, 2023

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Lancaster County eyes software for email newsletters, social media campaigns

The system will allow the county to interact with constituents “in a way that we’ve not been able to before,” Communications Director Michael Fitzpatrick said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 1, 2023

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Local board welcomes state workforce initiative

“This is great to see.”

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 1, 2023

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Manheim Township is launching a major update to its comprehensive plan

There have been intense battles over development in the municipality, whose 2010 comp plan described it as “well on its way to becoming fully built-out.”

By Justin Stoltzfus - July 31, 2023

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Manheim Township is willing to consider regulatory changes to foster redevelopment around Lancaster’s Amtrak station

Earlier this year the Lancaster County Planning Department released a “small area plan” for the train station’s neighborhood, proposing its redevelopment into a dense, transit-oriented hub.

By Justin Stoltzfus - July 31, 2023

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Home Rule Study Commission decides to solicit written testimony from city leaders

Commissioners agreed to develop and post draft questions for city leaders before their Aug. 3 meeting.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 21, 2023