Government Gov. Wolf sues Pa. legislature over abortion amendment package The governor said Republican lawmakers are taking “extraordinary steps to dismantle access to abortion.” By One United Lancaster - July 28, 2022
Government Pa. launches app to assist students, families at risk of homelessness Pennsylvania’s Department of Education said this week it has developed an app to help housing-insecure students and their families find resources and services. The app, Finding … Read more By One United Lancaster - July 28, 2022
Government YWCA Lancaster, Lancaster Stands Up push back against commissioners’ accusations Commissioner Josh Parsons calls Lancaster Stands Up “a socialist, communist organization.” The group says it’s a grassroots collective advocating for the common good. By Tim Stuhldreher - July 28, 2022
Government Second half of 18-unit Conestoga North affordable townhome project under way Spanish American Civic Association CEO Carlos Graupera said state funding for affordable housing and revitalization projects “has significantly advanced the resurgence of the southeast quadrant of our city.” By Tim Stuhldreher - July 28, 2022
Government Hearing begins Thursday morning on state lawsuit over ballots in Lancaster, Berks, Fayette counties At issue is whether the three counties must submit certified vote totals from the May primary that include mail-in ballots submitted in undated envelopes. By Tim Stuhldreher - July 27, 2022
Government County to seek state election funding, will stick with vendor NPC Commissioners Josh Parsons and Ray D’Agostino reiterated their opposition to Pennsylvania’s election law, calling it unworkable and unconstitutional. By Tim Stuhldreher - July 27, 2022
Government Commissioners approve YWCA contract, but put nonprofits on notice about activism “Nonprofits in Lancaster County have to decide if they want to work and do the mission or whether they want to be political advocacy organizations,” Commissioner Josh Parsons said. By Tim Stuhldreher - July 27, 2022
Government GOP commissioners oppose YWCA contract, citing political activity (update) YWCA Lancaster has become “essentially a political organization,” Commissioner Josh Parsons said Tuesday. By Tim Stuhldreher - July 26, 2022
Government With ARPA, Lancaster County makes its largest-ever investment in clean water The county’s nearly $3.5 million will leverage just over $9 million in additional funding, supporting 11 high-priority projects. By Tim Stuhldreher - July 26, 2022
Government Commissioners name community members to prison advisory committee The new prison is expected to be the largest and most complex project in county history. By Tim Stuhldreher - July 26, 2022
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
Community Emergency shelter for displaced Motel 6 tenants closed; officials say most tenants are resettled Relocation assistance has been provided to nearly 40 individuals, officials said. By Tim Stuhldreher - July 21, 2022