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Millersville U., Thaddeus Stevens College share in Hunger-Free Campus grants

The grants support programs to reduce student food insecurity.

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 11, 2023

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Denver’s Real Life Community Services adds 2 affordable apartments with Royer House renovation

“We have an affordable housing crisis in this county.”

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 11, 2023

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As 2023 gets under way, county commissioners review progress, upcoming challenges (video)

For more than a decade, Hourglass has kicked off its First Friday Forum series with a session featuring the leaders of county government.

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 10, 2023

Government

County extends bonuses for Children & Youth hires

The agency remains understaffed, with a vacancy rate of 33%.

By One United Lancaster - January 4, 2023

Government

County authorizes refinancing to replace variable-rate debt with fixed-rate, ending swap liability (update)

The move will put the county in a better position to issue debt for the upcoming correctional facility construction project.

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 3, 2023

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Commissioners approve $5 million in ARPA for affordable housing

It’s in the county’s interest to help the projects get under way sooner rather than later, Commissioner John Trescot said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 28, 2022

Government

Commissioners OK $150,000 in ARPA funding for city stormwater project (update)

Commissioner John Trescot argued for more at Tuesday’s work session.

By Justin Stoltzfus - December 27, 2022

Government

Commissioners expected to vote Wednesday on ARPA for affordable housing

Commissioners Josh Parsons and Ray D’Agostino said the larger projects under consideration are likely to move forward with or without county ARPA support.

By Justin Stoltzfus - December 27, 2022

Government

Penn Township votes against joining EMS authority

Organizers are looking at whether the authority’s setup can proceed with the municipalities that voted to join.

By Justin Stoltzfus - December 22, 2022

Government

County posts full needs assessment for correctional facility

The document was posted following the commissioners’ acceptance of it at their work session on Tuesday.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 21, 2022

Government

Commissioners approve Lancaster County’s 2023 budget

The county’s tax rate remains unchanged at 2.911 mills.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 21, 2022

Government

Commissioners consider ARPA for affordable housing

They reviewed seven projects seeking nearly $14 million.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 21, 2022