Government City steps up its planning for redevelopment at County Prison site It represents a “once in a lifetime opportunity,” Chief Planner Douglas Smith said. By Tim Stuhldreher - March 6, 2024
Government Voting machines: Here’s how Pa. tests them and keeps them secure In Pennsylvania, all voting systems produce paper ballots that can be audited. By Votebeat - March 5, 2024
Government City workers installing ‘Portland Loo’ public toilet It is the first of its kind in Lancaster. By Tim Stuhldreher - March 4, 2024
Government County commissioners to consider adjusting opioid settlement allocations They will likely take up the matter at their work session on March 12. By Tim Stuhldreher - March 1, 2024
Government Home Rule Study Commission debates size of city council, with eye on possible elections by district The commission is aiming to draft a home rule charter by August. By Tim Stuhldreher - March 1, 2024
Government County Board of Elections increases pay for poll workers The board also discussed ballot curing and increasing public access to pre-election logic & accuracy testing. By Tim Stuhldreher - February 29, 2024
Government City Council passes bill protecting immigrants, proscribing cooperation with ICE The ordinance drew strong condemnation from two Lancaster County commissioners and the county’s three state senators. By Tim Stuhldreher - February 29, 2024
Government County Park community garden plots available to rent Small plots (20 feet square) are $30 for the season, while large ones (20 feet by 40 feet) are $36. By One United Lancaster - February 28, 2024
Government Homelessness update: With shelter downsizing, site availability uncertain, coalition proposes ‘interim plan’ The Lancaster County Redevelopment Authority is asking City Council to amend the two organizations’ agreement on expanding shelter capacity. By Tim Stuhldreher - February 28, 2024
Government County ARPA: $1 million approved for TLC shelter; no consensus yet on further community grants (update) The commissioners are midway through making their second round of community ARPA grants, for which they have allocated $6 million. By Tim Stuhldreher - February 27, 2024
Government Pa. First Lady visits Patients R Waiting to promote funding for feminine hygiene products, maternal health “Providing period products should not be treated like a luxury,” Lori Shapiro said. By One United Lancaster - February 26, 2024
Government City Hall, Tenfold partner to expand home repair program It will provide low-interest loans to cover critical home repairs for low- and moderate-income households. By Tim Stuhldreher - February 23, 2024