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Leaders discuss vision for redevelopment around Amtrak station, Yards apartment plans at Hourglass forum (video)

Effective redevelopment around the station would yield countywide benefits, planner Michael Domin said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - May 10, 2023

Government

City Housing Authority transfers 95 properties to affiliate in $6 million transaction

The transaction is intended to put the sites on a more sustainable financial footing.

By Tim Stuhldreher - May 9, 2023

Government

Today is the deadline to request a mail-in ballot

Applications must be received by the county election office by 5 p.m.

By One United Lancaster - May 9, 2023

Government

Joining Forces, the coalition battling Lancaster County’s opioid epidemic, marks 5 years

In the coalition’s first year, overdose mortality here dropped 36%, from 168 deaths to 108.

By Tim Stuhldreher - May 5, 2023

Community

Climate summit: Reviving the Pa. Environmental Rights Amendment

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment.”

By Tim Stuhldreher - May 5, 2023

Community

Climate summit: City government rates its environmental progress

Public Works Director Stephen Campbell Campbell said there’s a “synergy” between the city’s climate efforts and those of residents, businesses and other organizations.

By Justin Stoltzfus - May 3, 2023

Government

Bail reform advocates, president judge spar over district judge candidate survey

President Judge David Ashworth has advised candidates not to answer the survey, which consists of eight questions on bail and pre-trial policy.

By One United Lancaster - May 2, 2023

Government

City Council resolution would affirm administrative approach on police non-cooperation with ICE

It represents a response to the nonprofit CASA’s call for a “Trust Act” ordinance.

By One United Lancaster - May 2, 2023

Government

County commissioners approve agreement clearing the way for addition of FOP property to site of future correctional facility (update)

After the Dirty Ol’ Tavern’s owner claimed a right of first refusal on the sale, the county had filed for a taking by eminent domain.

By Justin Stoltzfus - May 2, 2023

Government

May is Mayor’s Neighborhood Month in Lancaster

The month includes four block parties and the release of the city’s draft comprehensive plan.

By One United Lancaster - May 1, 2023

Community

Sen. Haywood, local panelists analyze ‘The State of Black Pa.’

“As we face continued challenges, it’s important to see where we did and didn’t make progress.”

By Justin Stoltzfus - May 1, 2023

Government

Democratic county commissioner candidates debate

They said that if elected, they would use the role to solve problems, improve services and make life easier for ordinary residents.

By One United Lancaster - April 28, 2023