Government County advances plan to put ARPA toward payroll costs A preliminary estimate suggests the county could offset about $16.5 million in 2022 personnel expenses, money that could be directed to other uses such as funding for the new prison. By Tim Stuhldreher - November 30, 2022
Government County’s 2023 budget would keep property tax rate unchanged An evening meeting on the county budget is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6. By Tim Stuhldreher - November 30, 2022
Government Commissioners approve ARPA for Faith Friendship, county IT, healthcare staff at prison (update) The proposed allocations total $771,159. By Tim Stuhldreher - November 30, 2022
Government State offers tips on avoiding holiday charity scams Be suspicious of high-pressure tactics or requests for payment by wire transfer. By One United Lancaster - November 28, 2022
Government City Council awards $7.4 million from ARPA for affordable housing By a 5-0 vote, council members approved allocations to one private development firm, seven nonprofits and the Lancaster City Housing Authority. By Tim Stuhldreher - November 23, 2022
Government Proposed city budget includes first tax hike in 4 years, plus utility rate increases All told, the increases would raise expenses for the median city homeowner by $73.75 per quarter or $295 per year. By Tim Stuhldreher - November 23, 2022
Government City Council interviews candidates for vacant seat Lancaster’s diversity and public spirit were on full display Thursday among the individuals bidding for City Council’s open seat. By Tim Stuhldreher - November 18, 2022
Government Friday, Nov. 18 Pa. House majority, VisionCorps, snowplow driver shortage, veto, election logistics. By One United Lancaster - November 18, 2022
Government Website launched for ‘Lancaster County Correctional Facility’; needs assessment nearing completion The project’s advisory committee is hoping to present a draft needs assessment at the Prison Board’s Dec. 15 meeting. By Tim Stuhldreher - November 17, 2022
Government These are the 10 candidates City Council will interview to replace Rep.-elect Smith-Wade-El Ten individuals have tossed their hats in the ring to replace Ismail Smith-Wade-El on City Council. Smith-Wade-El, who served as council president, resigned the day before … Read more By One United Lancaster - November 16, 2022
Government County defers action on ARPA for EMS authority At least seven municipalities are poised to vote in coming weeks on joining the authority. By Tim Stuhldreher - November 15, 2022
Government County commissioners approve ARPA for city surveillance cameras, rail trail spur, mobile command center (updated) District Attorney Heather Adams said funding the Lancaster Safety Coalition’s camera upgrade is one of the best public safety investments the county could make. By Tim Stuhldreher - November 15, 2022