Government

Government

Court declines to resolve Pa.’s lack of uniform standards for ballot curing

Commonwealth Court Judge Ellen Ceisler said her court lacked jurisdiction.

By Votebeat - April 5, 2023

Government

Gov. Shapiro visits Lancaster Fire Department to promote funding for emergency responders (video)

The governor said emergency responders statewide are struggling with rising costs and recruiting challenges.

By One United Lancaster - April 5, 2023

Government

Jessica Lopez sentenced to state prison for role in 2020 protests; her supporters speak out

Jessica Lopez, 34, was among 12 adults arrested when protests over the police shooting of Ricardo Munoz turned violent.

By Tim Stuhldreher - April 5, 2023

Government

Lancaster picks Shentel to revive municipal broadband project

The company will be tasked with completing Lancaster’s partly built-out network of fiber optic cable and making affordable high-speed Internet service available to 100% of Lancaster’s households.

By Tim Stuhldreher - April 4, 2023

Government

City Council considering bill to award $5 million from ARPA for community facilities

The proposed grants would bolster a wide range of community services, including childcare, education, health, recreation and refugee resettlement.

By Tim Stuhldreher - April 4, 2023

Government

Meet the candidates: City website posts statements from home rule commission hopefuls

Nine individuals will serve on the home rule study commission if city voters authorize its formation on May 16.

By One United Lancaster - April 3, 2023

Government

City, county authority move toward a joint plan to address homelessness

City ARPA funding is to go toward expanding emergency shelter and the development of 134-36 S. Prince St. as a homelessness service center.

By Tim Stuhldreher - March 31, 2023

Government

Pa.’s winter utility shutoff moratorium ends today

Direct conversations between customers and utilities “are the best first step” to resolve issues and avoid service termination, the Public Utility Commission said.

By One United Lancaster - March 31, 2023

Government

Superintendents call for more state education funding

“We cannot continue to do more with less.”

By Tim Stuhldreher - March 28, 2023

Government

County planners reimagine area around Amtrak station

The goal would be to implement the principles of transit-oriented development.

By Tim Stuhldreher - March 24, 2023

Government

At Crispus Attucks, advocates warn of increased demand on food banks

The end of pandemic emergency allotments reduced total SNAP aid to families in Lancaster County by $5.7 million.

By One United Lancaster - March 23, 2023

Government

State launches ‘Peace Alliance’ to help groups fighting community violence

“We’re excited to support groups working on the front lines of violence prevention and intervention.”

By One United Lancaster - March 20, 2023