• Black Knights Tavern set to become apartments: Monday, East Hempfield Township zoners, approved developers, Kevin Boland and his nephew Zainul Dawood, request to build apartments on the property that was formerly the restaurant Black Knights Tavern & Grill. In 2021, an accidental electric fire caused $1 million in damages. Former Owner Glen Eshelman withdrew from trying to get the location back together. Boland, who won the property for $835,000. ( Source: LNP )
• Camp School district host volunteer fair for MLK Jr. Day: Monday, Camp Hill High School held a volunteer fair in the cafeteria. The school district’s community advisory committee for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion teamed up with the Camp Hill Borough, to provide activities and opportunities for people. Over 30 groups participated. ( Source: ABC 27 )
• Lancaster County officials react to Trump’s inauguration speech: Lancaster County elected officials and political observers explained that Trumps speech stuck to the topics that won him the White House in November immigration, inflation and an America-first trade and foreign policy. For his supports, the speech detailed a vision for remaking American governance and the country’s role in the world. For others, the speech was darker and more divisive than past presidents’ inaugural speeches. ( Source: LNP )
• Albright College facing a $20 million deficit: Albright College has been facing significant financial struggles, including a $20 million dollar deficit. To address this issue they cut 53 positions, canceled some academic majors, and considered selling property and art. The college sought out permission to borrow $25 million of its endowment fund, which came to a surprise for donors, as it would give the college unrestricted access to scholarship funds. ( Source: Spotlight PA )
• Nation/word: Trumps inauguration speech ( Source: NBC News ) The American Civil Liberties Union challenge Trump’s attack on birthright citizenship ( Source: UPI ) Prince Harry’s trial against Murdoch’s NGN publications ( Source: UPI ) Over 1,500 Capitol riot defendants pardoned by Trump (Source: BBC News )
