Government

City housing update: More than 1,200 residential units are in the development pipeline

“I feel really, really bullish and excited,” city Director of Community Planning & Economic Development Chris Delfs said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 22, 2022

Pa. call centers ready to handle calls from ‘988’ hotline, officials say

Human Services Acting Secretary Meg Snead called 988 “a historic step to increase access to life-saving support when people need it most.”

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 20, 2022

Lancaster among cities nationwide dealing with legacy lead water pipes

An NPR article published Wednesday illustrates the challenges cities like Lancaster face in eliminating lead from their water systems and the importance of doing so. It …

City seeking $9 million to replace lead water service lines

Lancaster’s Public Works Department has identified about 550 lead service lines and another 3,200 possible ones.

By One United Lancaster - July 14, 2022

Spotlight PA details Pa. budget’s childcare tax credit, expanded property tax rebates

Both allow eligible households to cut their taxes and potentially receive refunds.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 13, 2022

Richard Mendez sworn in as Lancaster city’s first Latino police chief

Mendez told City Council he’s “overwhelmed with gratitude” at the encouragement he’s received from the community.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 13, 2022

Pa. sues Lancaster County, 2 others over counting of undated mail-in ballots

The County Board of Elections says the state’s position “is contrary to the law or to any existing court order.”

By One United Lancaster - July 12, 2022