Government

Government

Correctional facility design candidates make their pitches

The county tentatively plans to have a firm under contract by early July.

By Tim Stuhldreher - May 24, 2023

Community

Zero Hunger summit: The role of government

Hunger, state Sen. Carolyn Comitta said, “is something that we can solve if we work together, taking action in our own communities.”

By Justin Stoltzfus - May 23, 2023

Government

City Council to vote on allowing some ‘Airbnb’-style short-term rentals above storefronts

City planning officials believe the change will make it more economically viable to renovate vacant second- and third-floor spaces and return them to productive use.

By Tim Stuhldreher - May 22, 2023

Government

City Hall will unveil Lancaster’s comprehensive plan draft on Wednesday. Here’s what to expect.

Tickets for the in-person presentation are all gone, but the event will be livestreamed on YouTube.

By Tim Stuhldreher - May 22, 2023

Government

Comp plan unveiling starts sequence toward final approval in October

The city Planning Commission will review the draft over the summer.

By Tim Stuhldreher - May 22, 2023

Community

County pool on track to open on Memorial Day weekend

Bolstered by a successful lifeguard recruiting effort, the pool will be open for a full season for the first time since the pandemic.

By Justin Stoltzfus - May 19, 2023

Government

Solanco’s comprehensive plan outlines strategy for preserving its rural character

Nine of the region’s 12 municipalities have signed off on the document.

By Justin Stoltzfus - May 18, 2023

Government

Elections Board chairman: Pilot test of electronic poll books goes smoothly

Nineteen Pennsylvania counties currently use electronic poll books, according to the Department of State.

By Tim Stuhldreher - May 16, 2023

Government

Primary Election 2023: Light turnout, no problems reported (update)

Turnout has generally been light, as is typical for an off-year election.

By Tim Stuhldreher - May 16, 2023

Government

County Elections office: All is ready for Tuesday’s primary

Chief Elections Clerk Christa Miller said she expects the Election Day vote count to be completed by 11 p.m.

By Tim Stuhldreher - May 15, 2023

Government

Across Pa., election deniers are running for county commissioner

In some cases, they’re getting key party endorsements over more mainstream incumbents and have a strong shot at seizing control of counties’ election operations.

By Votebeat - May 11, 2023

Government

City Council passes resolution affirming immigrant protections

Council members and Mayor Danene Sorace said the vote represented one step in an ongoing discussion.

By Tim Stuhldreher - May 11, 2023