Government

Government

Authority behind downtown ambassadors, clean teams plans board expansion, higher assessments (update)

The Downtown Investment District’s 2023-28 plan also calls for a small expansion of its southwest corner.

By Tim Stuhldreher - February 27, 2023

Government

City finalizing master plan for Conestoga Pines Park renovation

Community members are invited to make comments on the draft plan through March 18.

By Tim Stuhldreher - February 24, 2023

Government

County launches ‘PulsePoint’ app: System alerts citizens to cardiac emergencies

PulsePoint says that quick intervention and Automatic External Defibrillator access can raise cardiac arrest survival rates from less than 15% to 50%.

By Justin Stoltzfus - February 23, 2023

Community

County raises cost of pool passes for 2023

Even with the increases, the admission fees are the second lowest in the county, Program Manager Tammy Agesen said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - February 23, 2023

Government

With pandemic SNAP enhancements about to end, First Lady Shapiro urges support for food banks

State officials estimate the 1.9 million SNAP recipients in Pennsylvania will see their monthly benefits reduced by an average of $94.

By One United Lancaster - February 22, 2023

Government

Plenty of hopefuls seeking role on home rule study commission

Whether you vote “yes” or “no” on establishing a home rule commission, you should still vote on which individuals would be on it.

By One United Lancaster - February 22, 2023

Government

‘The voters will decide’: Mayor urges ‘yes’ vote to form commission on home rule

“I am suggesting that a system that was established in 1965 is not working for us anymore.”

By One United Lancaster - February 22, 2023

Government

Commissioners vote to move $15.75 million from ARPA to reserves (update)

Commissioner Ray D’Agostino proposed the amount as a compromise between Commissioner Josh Parsons, who favors shifting more, and Commissioner John Trescot, who favors shifting less or none at all.

By Tim Stuhldreher - February 21, 2023

Government

Analysis: Unequal election policies disenfranchised some Pennsylvania voters in 2022

State law is silent on logistical details that directly impact how Pennsylvanians can vote and whether a person’s vote counts.

By Votebeat - February 21, 2023

Government

DA Adams, Judge Ashworth stand by county’s ‘good work’ reducing incarceration

Lancaster County’s efforts over the past few years are among the country’s most successful, the district attorney said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - February 17, 2023

Government

County finalizing solicitation for correctional facility design team

The county remains on track to complete and occupy the new building by late 2026, Commissioner Ray D’Agostino said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - February 17, 2023

Government

Police, fire, EMS services facing ‘catastrophe,’ leaders tell legislators

Emergency responders are seeking reforms and financial support from state government.

By One United Lancaster - February 16, 2023