Government

Government

City Council to vote on banning hair discrimination

The measure is based on the CROWN Act, which has been passed by the U.S. House and at least 17 states.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 7, 2022

Government

Thursday, July 7

Republicans for Shapiro, spotted lanternfly, Afghan refugees, ARPA.

By One United Lancaster - July 7, 2022

Government

County will take a 19% reduction to its commission in new prison commissary contract

The move puts the rate at the low end of the range the county found in a survey of peer facilities in Pennsylvania.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 6, 2022

Government

County chooses industry giant CGL as owner’s rep for prison project

The contract runs through the end of June 2024 and encompasses all phases up through design.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 6, 2022

Government

Commissioners award $500,000 from ARPA for fire station

A last-minute pledge from Lancaster Township put the deal over the top.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 6, 2022

Government

County commissioners tee up votes on ‘owner’s rep’ for prison project, commissary contract

A committee is recommending that the nation’s largest criminal justice consulting firm guide Lancaster County’s largest construction project.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 5, 2022

Government

County to consider ARPA funds for fire station

Lancaster Township Fire Department needs $680,000 to meet requirements for a low-interest federal loan.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 5, 2022

Community

County pool to open this Saturday

“We wish to thank the members of the community that stepped up with offers of help to get us to the point that the pool can be opened,” county officials said.

By One United Lancaster - June 30, 2022

Government

DA announces ‘Pathways to Recovery’ diversion program with Second Chance PA, Compass Mark

Proceeds from the district attorney’s office’s asset forfeiture fund are being used to support the initiative.

By One United Lancaster - June 30, 2022

Government

Pine Street property owner wins one-off exemption from Lancaster’s ban on short-term ‘Airbnb’ rentals in residential areas

Zoning Hearing Board members discussed at length whether granting a variance for 325 N. Pine St. would set a bad precedent.

By One United Lancaster - June 29, 2022

Government

Lancaster city invites developers, nonprofits to apply for ARPA funds for affordable housing

A recent study found that about one-third of Lancaster city households are cost-burdened.

By One United Lancaster - June 27, 2022

Government

Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

The decision had been widely expected since the leak of a draft version earlier this year.

By One United Lancaster - June 24, 2022