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FAQ: The Nov. 5 election

Voters will determine whether Democrat Kamala Harris or Republican Donald Trump is the next president of the United States.

By One United Lancaster - October 28, 2024

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DA investigating alleged voter registration fraud

At issue are two batches of voter registration forms, totaling about 2,500 applications.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 25, 2024

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Lancaster Chamber supports home rule for city

Given the absence of alternatives, the organization said, moving to home rule would align with its pro-business agenda.

By One United Lancaster - October 25, 2024

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County hires consultants for Youth Intervention Center review

Anne Marie Ambrose and Nelson Walker are experts in child welfare and juvenile detention, respectively.

By One United Lancaster - October 24, 2024

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Commissioners: County is following law on out-of-state students’ voter registration applications

Allegations to the contrary in a letter from Commonwealth Secretary Al Schmidt are false and were debunked Monday to Department of State officials, they said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 22, 2024

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Pa. Dept. of State says Lancaster County misled on voter registration, needs to fix it (updated)

Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt sent a letter to the county on Monday.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 22, 2024

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Open house planned on countywide traffic safety

The Nov. 12 session will gather ideas for reducing crash injuries and fatalities.

By One United Lancaster - October 21, 2024

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Lancaster celebrates $1 million federal grant for street tree program

The money will allow Lancaster to expand and better maintain its tree canopy.

By One United Lancaster - October 21, 2024

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Today is the last day to register to vote in Pa.

To register, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old as of Election Day and a resident of your voting district for at least 30 days.

By One United Lancaster - October 21, 2024

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County Prison discontinues routine handcuffing in medication-assisted substance abuse treatment program

Handcuffing will be limited to individuals with a documented track record of diversion attempts, Warden Steberger said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 18, 2024

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County court system plans to pilot changes in early 2025 to speed up lower-level cases

A task force headed by Judge Merril Spahn began examining the issue this spring.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 18, 2024

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City housing authority seeks state funding for exterior renovations

Lancaster is applying for $2 million for the authority from the Local Share Account program and $1 million for its affiliate, Partners With Purpose.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 17, 2024