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Prison to expand medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder with $500,000 state grant (update)

Officials estimate about 30% of individuals entering the prison have an opioid use disorder.

By One United Lancaster - June 27, 2023

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Report: Inexperience, turnover led to Luzerne County ballot shortage in November

The ballot paper shortage in Luzerne County last fall drew national attention.

By Votebeat - June 26, 2023

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Lancaster County lifts burn ban

The prohibition is rescinded as of 10:30 a.m. this morning.

By One United Lancaster - June 21, 2023

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County to consider providing $6 million for 2nd round of ARPA grants

Commissioner John Trescot suggested the county should retain less in ARPA for itself and provide more for community investment.

By Justin Stoltzfus - June 20, 2023

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Legislators eyeing education, housing as deadline nears on state budget

“I don’t foresee a prolonged impasse,” state Sen. Ryan Aument said at the Lancaster Chamber’s “Wake Up to the Issues” forum.

By Tim Stuhldreher - June 16, 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Lancaster’s home rule study commission gets under way

The commission has scheduled monthly meetings beginning July 6.

By Tim Stuhldreher - June 9, 2023

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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

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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