Government

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

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