Government Career & Technology Center receives $94,000 state grant to boost workforce training for manufacturing The funding comes through Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Program, or MTTC, an initiative that works with local manufacturers to bolster workforce capacity. By One United Lancaster - August 19, 2022
Government Planning process for new county prison is under way The first task is to develop a needs assessment, which will drive decisions about the new facility’s size and design. By Tim Stuhldreher - August 18, 2022
Government Prison Board debates use of revenue from inmates’ phone, IT fees There’s no reason the prison’s Inmate General Welfare Fund needs to generate surpluses, county Commissioner John Trescot said. By Tim Stuhldreher - August 18, 2022
Government Dept. of Aging launches investigative unit to fight financial abuse of Pa. seniors The Financial Abuse Specialist Team will assist in investigating and resolving cases involving the financial exploitation of seniors. By One United Lancaster - August 18, 2022
Government Rental assistance program receives some additional funding The allocation comes from reserves unspent in previous rounds of federal aid. By Tim Stuhldreher - August 17, 2022
Government County commissioners OK $2.8 million from ARPA for Lancaster Conservancy, Farmland Trust (update) The money would help fund land purchases associated with stream and watershed restoration. By Tim Stuhldreher - August 17, 2022
Government Historical Commission recommends approval of redevelopment at former St. Joseph Hospital The commission’s action moves the matter forward to City Council, which is expected to take it up next month. By Tim Stuhldreher - August 16, 2022
Community Proposed Hager development now would extend to corner of Prince, King streets The revised footprint allows for 30 more apartments and about double the amount of retail space. By Tim Stuhldreher - August 16, 2022
Government Gov. Wolf signs order discouraging LGBTQ+ conversion therapy “Conversion therapy is causing horrific consequences for the mental health and well-being of a generation of young LGBTQIA+ individuals,” the governor said. By One United Lancaster - August 16, 2022
Government Lead-Safe Lancaster: City continues push to remediate 710 homes by 2024 (video) Of seven cities that received HUD lead hazard grants in 2019, Lancaster has made the most headway. By Kylie Stoltzfus - August 12, 2022
Government CDC relaxes Covid-19 guidance Schools and other institutions are no longer advised to routinely screen healthy individuals. By Tim Stuhldreher - August 11, 2022
Government Lancaster city endorses International Day of Peace City Council’s resolution calls for redirecting military spending to domestic and humanitarian needs. By Tim Stuhldreher - August 10, 2022