Community County raises cost of pool passes for 2023 Even with the increases, the admission fees are the second lowest in the county, Program Manager Tammy Agesen said. By Tim Stuhldreher - February 23, 2023
Headlines Thursday, Feb. 23 Abortion rights, avian flu, City Council candidates, Shapiro’s Super Bowl tickets, Xylazine. By One United Lancaster - February 23, 2023
Community Meals on Wheels, United Way launch ‘Lunch & Learn’; first one is March 3 The sessions will offer opportunities to network over a Friday lunch and learn about initiatives and organizations working to help the community. By United Way of Lancaster County - February 22, 2023
Government With pandemic SNAP enhancements about to end, First Lady Shapiro urges support for food banks State officials estimate the 1.9 million SNAP recipients in Pennsylvania will see their monthly benefits reduced by an average of $94. By One United Lancaster - February 22, 2023
Government Plenty of hopefuls seeking role on home rule study commission Whether you vote “yes” or “no” on establishing a home rule commission, you should still vote on which individuals would be on it. By One United Lancaster - February 22, 2023
Government ‘The voters will decide’: Mayor urges ‘yes’ vote to form commission on home rule “I am suggesting that a system that was established in 1965 is not working for us anymore.” By One United Lancaster - February 22, 2023
Headlines Wednesday, Feb. 22 SDL superintendent, child care, Pa. House, derailment, Bill Oster. By One United Lancaster - February 22, 2023
Government Commissioners vote to move $15.75 million from ARPA to reserves (update) Commissioner Ray D’Agostino proposed the amount as a compromise between Commissioner Josh Parsons, who favors shifting more, and Commissioner John Trescot, who favors shifting less or none at all. By Tim Stuhldreher - February 21, 2023
General Second round of county ARPA grants expected later this year The deadline to appropriate ARPA funds is the end of 2024, and it must all be spent by the end of 2026. By Tim Stuhldreher - February 21, 2023
Community School District of Lancaster announces Rocky Torres as next superintendent A formal vote to on his appointment is scheduled for March 7. By One United Lancaster - February 21, 2023
Government Analysis: Unequal election policies disenfranchised some Pennsylvania voters in 2022 State law is silent on logistical details that directly impact how Pennsylvanians can vote and whether a person’s vote counts. By Votebeat - February 21, 2023
Community Black History walking tours of Southeast Lancaster to begin in May (video) The tours will be held on the second Saturday of each month from May to November. By Kyle Gamble - February 21, 2023
