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City Council OKs restricting ‘Airbnb’-style rentals in residential areas

In this image from online video, Lancaster resident Walt Rowen, at podium, speaks to City Council about short-term rentals on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Seated at …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - May 11, 2022

Government

Sen. Casey announces support for federal abortion-rights law

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (Source: casey.senate.gov) U.S. Sen. Bob Casey on Tuesday announced his support for protecting access to abortion in federal law. In a statement, …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - May 10, 2022

Government

FAQ: The May 17 primary election

(Source: Pa.gov) Next Tuesday, May 17, is Pennsylvania’s 2022 primary election, in which Republican and Democratic voters will choose their party’s candidates for various municipal, school …

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By One United Lancaster - May 10, 2022

Government

ACLU sues Lancaster County over ballot drop box removal

In this image from online video, Sally Lyall speaks to commissioners John Trescot, Ray D’Agostino and Josh Parsons during an Election Board meeting on Wednesday, April …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - May 10, 2022

Government

City considers always-on-Halloween trick-or-treat policy

(Source: City of Lancaster | OUL) Lancaster city’s official Halloween trick-or-treat period would be 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31, without exception, under guidance City Council …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - May 5, 2022

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Pa. ending pandemic-era regulatory waivers

(Source: Pa.gov) Over the next two months, Pennsylvania will roll back the remaining licensing waivers it issued during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Department of State announced …

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By One United Lancaster - May 5, 2022

Government

Faith leaders, Democratic candidates push for Pa. education funding reform

The Rev. Edward Bailey, in center at podium, welcomes the audience to Power Interfaith’s forum on education fair funding, held at Bethel AME Church’s Cultural Center …

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By One United Lancaster - May 5, 2022

Government

Police staffing, barriers to collaboration among concerns raised at state hearing on crime policy

In foreground, police chiefs David Steffen, left, and Jack Brommer testify to Senate Majority Policy Committee members Mario Scavello and Ryan Aument during a hearing at …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - May 3, 2022

Government

Gov. Wolf: Pa. ready to tighten restrictions on ‘ghost guns’

Flanked by state police Commissioner Col. Robert Evanchick Gov. Tom Wolf speaks about “ghost guns” at a news conference outside WellSpan York Hospital on Friday, April …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - April 29, 2022

Government

Todd Hutchinson takes oath as city fire chief

Mayor Danene Sorace administers the oath of office to Fire Chief Todd Hutchinson as Hutchinson’s family look on during a City Council meeting on Tuesday, April …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - April 27, 2022