Government

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

Government

City Council passes water rate hike; mayor recommends past-due households take advantage of pandemic aid

Lancaster’s water system has delinquent accounts totaling $2.26 million.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 10, 2022

Government

Northwest EMS proposes new authority as solution to budget shortfalls

A public hearing on the idea is scheduled for Aug. 31.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 9, 2022

Government

First payment from opioid settlement expected soon

Lancaster County is in line to receive more than $3.6 million in 2022 and more than $15.8 million over the next 18 years.

By One United Lancaster - August 9, 2022

Government

Lancaster poised to dramatically revamp fees for building permits, licenses and more (update)

The changes are expected to better align the fee amounts with the city’s cost of providing the associated services.

By One United Lancaster - August 8, 2022

Government

City Council to vote on 13.7% in-city water rate hike, following increase for suburbs

The increase for the average residential customer would be a little under 14%.

By One United Lancaster - August 8, 2022

Government

Rental assistance update: Application moratorium to remain until Sept. 30 while administrators clear backlog, decide on next steps

The backlog of applications and payments is being worked through. Meanwhile, officials are looking at possibly redirecting some funds to affordable housing construction.

By One United Lancaster - August 5, 2022