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
Community Clipper Magazine Stadium plans to convert to artificial turf The changeover will improve the field’s durability, versatility and safety, allowing more events to be held, General Manager Mike Reynolds said. By One United Lancaster - August 5, 2022
Government First Lady Frances Wolf visits Millersville U. to kick off Hunger-Free Campus initiative Studies suggest as many as one-third of all U.S. postsecondary students experience food insecurity. By Tim Stuhldreher - August 4, 2022
Government Policy would define City Hall flags as ‘government speech,’ give Council authority to accept, reject proposed banners The proposed rules come in response to a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision. By Tim Stuhldreher - August 4, 2022
Government Sen. Casey seeks federal funding for 211, CAP, Lancaster city in FY2023 Congress is once again including spending for specific community projects in federal budget bills. By One United Lancaster - August 3, 2022
Community County leaders praise shelter, rehousing efforts that followed Motel 6 flooding incident It was “an example of a community coming together in a time of crisis,” county Chief Clerk Larry George said. By One United Lancaster - August 3, 2022
Government Pa. Supreme Court rules that mail-in voting is constitutional “We find no restriction in our Constitution on the General Assembly’s ability to create universal mail-in voting,” Justice Christine Donohue said, writing for the 5-2 majority. By Tim Stuhldreher - August 2, 2022