Government Pa. legislature passes 2022-23 budget The $45.2 billion spending plan — $42.8 billion plus $2.4 billion in American Rescue Plan Act and Medicaid funding — is a 2.9% increase over its predecessor. By Tim Stuhldreher - July 8, 2022
Government City finalizing its $1.6 million CDBG plan The funding supports rental inspections, social workers and the homeowner critical-repair program, among other things. By Tim Stuhldreher - July 8, 2022
Community By the numbers: Covid-19 stays at low ebb locally in June The number of reported COVID cases and hospitalizations in Lancaster County dropped slightly in June, continuing a trend of relatively low infections and serious cases over … Read more By Ernie Schreiber - July 8, 2022
Government Gov. Wolf signs law mandating better fire safety at home-based daycares The legislation is in response to a 2019 fire at an Erie day care that killed five children. By Tim Stuhldreher - July 8, 2022
Government Friday, June 8 State budget, constitutional amendments, ambulance service, Armstrong bankruptcy, Abe assassinated. By One United Lancaster - July 8, 2022
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
Health Lancaster EMS, LG Health partner to offer athletic training to emergency responders (video) The initiative is the first of its kind in the region. By Kyle Gamble - July 7, 2022
Health Penn State Health completes construction of hospital in East Hempfield Township The 132-bed hospital cost an estimated $375 million. By One United Lancaster - July 7, 2022
Community Bail Fund hosts ‘Trail 2 End Bail’ event The 3-mile walk “will guide participants past local landmarks of incarceration and feature educational displays about our bail system.” By One United Lancaster - 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
