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East Lampeter Township begins drafting homelessness response protocol

It calls for proactively connecting homeless individuals with resources that can help them.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 19, 2024

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Pa. Supreme Court orders counties not to count mail-in ballots lacking properly dated envelopes (update)

Republicans had filed suit asking the state Supreme Court to stop three counties from counting ballots submitted in undated or misdated envelopes.

By Votebeat - November 18, 2024

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0.3 or 0.5? City Council hears budget, income tax scenarios

Council members face a tough decision in coming weeks.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 15, 2024

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E-bikes, more docks added to Bike It Lancaster bike-share program

The system is to expand to 36 docking stations by 2028.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 14, 2024

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Ephrata starts process of changing zoning regs for winter shelters

Council’s vote Monday is the first step in a lengthy series.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 12, 2024

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Challenge to overseas ballots withdrawn; Elections Office shifts to post-election mode

Tuesday’s turnout was a record in raw numbers, a near-record in percentage terms.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 8, 2024

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City police announce push to reduce aggressive panhandling, drug activity

The issues are straining first responders’ capacity, the department said.

By One United Lancaster - November 7, 2024

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Change of polling location mailers reportedly sent to voters outside affected precinct

At least 30 people were erroneously directed to the Lord’s House of Prayer to vote Tuesday, poll workers there said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 5, 2024

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Election 2024: Voters head to the polls (update)

Lancaster County appeared to be on its way to a potentially record turnout for Election Day.

By One United Lancaster - November 5, 2024

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Lancaster Bureau of Water asks customers to conserve

The bureau supplies water to more than 120,000 people in 10 municipalities.

By One United Lancaster - November 4, 2024

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Mayor Sorace declares state of emergency to assist opening of homeless shelter

The declaration allows the city to waive certain regulatory procedures and requirements.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 1, 2024

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Lancaster County placed under drought watch

In all, 35 Pennsylvania counties are under drought warnings or watches.

By One United Lancaster - November 1, 2024