Government Lancaster city expands lead inspections to all pre-1978 rentals (update) These undated before-&-after photos show part of a lead abatement project in Lancaster. (Source: City of Lancaster) (Editor’s Note: City Council passed the lead hazard ordinance … Read more By Tim Stuhldreher - April 8, 2022
Government City Council considers tightening rules on ‘Airbnb’-style rentals A screenshot shows available rentals in Lancaster on the Airbnb website. (Source: Airbnb) Lancaster city is looking to crack down on unregulated Airbnb-style short-term rentals in … Read more By Tim Stuhldreher - April 8, 2022
Government Gov. Wolf touts $200M scholarship proposal during Millersville U. visit From left, Gov. Tom Wolf speaks at Millersville University about the Nellie Bly Scholarship initiative as state Rep. Jordan Harris, Millersville student Ruby Mundok and university … Read more By Tim Stuhldreher - April 7, 2022
Government Lancaster County has allocated about 15% of its ARPA money so far In this image taken from online video, from left, Lancaster County Director of Budget Services Patrick Mulligan and Solicitor Jackie Pfursich discuss an ARPA resolution with … Read more By Tim Stuhldreher - April 6, 2022
Government County commissioners to reconsider ARPA guidelines in light of feedback Lancaster County Government Center, 150 N. Queen St. (Photo: Tim Stuhldreher) The Lancaster County commissioners said Tuesday that they’ll wait a week to finalize their guidelines … Read more By Tim Stuhldreher - April 6, 2022
Government Analysis: Pa. redistricting hinged on ‘partisan fairness’ The Pennsylvania State Capitol. (Source: Wikimedia Commons) (Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on Spotlight PA and is reposted here with permission. It is part of a yearlong reporting … Read more By Votebeat - April 5, 2022
Government Board of Pardons creates online clemency application system to widen opportunity for a ‘second chance’ Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, right, looks on as state Board of Pardons Secretary Celeste Trusty speaks to reporters at the Capitol in Harrisburg on Monday, April … Read more By Tim Stuhldreher - April 4, 2022
Government State tax returns offer ‘Path to Pennie’ for the uninsured Pennsylvania’s state-run health insurance exchange is gearing up to enroll individuals who indicated on their state tax returns that they lack coverage. The “Path to Pennie” … Read more By Tim Stuhldreher - April 4, 2022
Government After April 15, local households seeking rental assistance must apply in person The entrance to the Lancaster County Housing & Redevelopment Authorities’ offices at Penn Square in downtown Lancaster. (Photo: Tim Stuhldreher) The Lancaster County Redevelopment Authority will … Read more By Tim Stuhldreher - March 30, 2022
Government Organizations will soon be able to apply for Lancaster County ARPA funding Lancaster County Government Center, 150 N. Queen St. (Photo: Tim Stuhldreher) Update: On Wednesday, the Lancaster County commissioners elected to table a resolution to appropriate $4.58 … Read more By Tim Stuhldreher - March 29, 2022
Government First Lady Wolf, students push for funding to combat hunger at college First Lady Frances Wolf joins college students, administrators, legislators, and advocates to call for action on food insecurity on Pennsylvania’s college campuses at the state Capitol … Read more By Tim Stuhldreher - March 28, 2022
Government Advocates call for statewide housing repair program State Sen. Nikil Saval, D-Philadelphia, speaks about the proposed Whole-Home Repairs Act at Crispus Attucks Community Center on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. (Photo: Tim Stuhldreher) The … Read more By Tim Stuhldreher - March 23, 2022