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Lancaster County's lawmakers in the Pennsylvania General Assembly: Contact information and links to official websites and social media
Nine state House districts and three state Senate districts cover portions of Lancaster County.
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ICYMI: Democrats secured big wins last week but still fell short of earning seats in some of Lancaster County's most red areas. The margins are closing, though. Does that mean a blue wave is coming in 2026?
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Lancaster County Democrats had a good year. Does that mean blue wave will ensue in 2026?
Tuesday was a big day for Democrats.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Clay Township supervisors reject zoning-change recommendations from county planning department
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Clay Township supervisors reject zoning-change recommendations from county planning department
When: Clay Township Board of Supervisors meeting, Oct. 28.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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East Cocalico Township renews policing contract with Denver Borough
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East Cocalico Township renews policing contract with Denver Borough
When: East Cocalico Township Supervisors meeting, Nov. 6.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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District Attorney Heather Adams and the East Lampeter Police Department have reopened an investigation into a teacher accused of dragging a 5-year-old boy with autism across the floor and restraining him in a 4-foot-by-4-foot space for over an hour, after…
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DA reopens investigation into IU13 teacher who restrained child with autism, state to investigate IU13
District Attorney Heather Adams and the East Lampeter Police Department have reopened an investigation into a teacher accused of dragging a 5-year-old boy with autism across the floor and restraining
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November 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Representatives of the company developing data centers in Lancaster city will answer questions from the public during an open house Wednesday night.
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Lancaster city data center developer hosting open house Wednesday
Representatives of the company developing data centers in Lancaster city will answer questions from the public during an open house Wednesday night.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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Anchor Lancaster has moved its day center to a new space for two weeks as construction begins to upgrade its shared shelter with Tenfold.
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Anchor Lancaster temporarily relocates day center
Anchor Lancaster has moved its day center to a new space for two weeks as construction begins to upgrade its shared shelter with Tenfold.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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New rules on data centers in Lancaster city and a community benefits agreement with the developer proposing them won’t come before council until later this month.
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Proposed data center rules and pact won't reach Lancaster city council this week
New rules on data centers in Lancaster city and a community benefits agreement with the developer proposing them won’t come before council until later this month.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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Bart Township official says goal of new zoning ordinance and map is to be more user-friendly
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Bart Township official says goal of new zoning ordinance and map is to be more user-friendly
When: Bart Township Board of Supervisors meeting, Nov. 5.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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The Pennsylvania Department of Health is warning parents of an infant botulism outbreak connected to ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula, a milk-based powder formula for children from newborn to 12 months old.
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PA State Health Department warns of infant botulism outbreak linked to formula
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is warning parents of an infant botulism outbreak connected to ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula, a milk-based powder formula for children from newborn to 12
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November 10, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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Lancaster County commissioners to discuss 10% property tax increase Wednesday
The Lancaster County board of commissioners is set Wednesday to discuss a 2026 budget that would raise the county’s property tax rate for the first time since 2013 and draw
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November 11, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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The three candidates who won seats on the Manheim Township board of commissioners will complete a five-member board completely controlled by Democrats — a first in the modern era. But how they won in Tuesday’s election was anything but unprecedented.
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Traffic and development: New all-Democrat board will face familiar problems
The three candidates who won seats on the Manheim Township board of commissioners will complete a five-member board completely controlled by Democrats — a first in the modern era. But
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November 10, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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West Cocalico residents will pay an average $17 more in property tax next year to fund police
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West Cocalico residents will pay an average $17 more in property tax next year to fund police
When: West Cocalico Township Board of Supervisors meeting, Nov. 6.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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A Lancaster city homeowner’s effort to make his house a highly energy-efficient property has turned into a dispute over whether the city should prioritize historical character over environmental impact.
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Lancaster homeowner’s energy-efficient renovation sparks clash over historic preservation [Lancaster Watchdog]
A Lancaster city homeowner’s effort to make his house a highly energy-efficient property has turned into a dispute over whether the city should prioritize historical character over environmental impact.
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November 8, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker on Friday said he isn’t sure why President Donald Trump’s administration is fighting in court to prevent food assistance payments from reaching people during the shutdown.

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Reps. Smucker, Jordan speak on SNAP, government shutdown in visit to anti-hunger nonprofit
U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker on Friday said he isn’t sure why President Donald Trump’s administration is fighting in court to prevent food assistance payments from reaching people during the government
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November 7, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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A Lancaster County judge on Wednesday ruled in LNP | LancasterOnline’s favor in the media organization’s request for police body and dash camera recordings from Lancaster city police concerning a March incident in which police were accused of using excessive…
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Lancaster County judge rules in favor of LNP in police video request case
A Lancaster County judge on Wednesday ruled in LNP | LancasterOnline’s favor in the media organization’s request for police body and dash camera recordings from Lancaster city police concerning a
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November 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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A natural gas line replacement project is expected to bring weekday traffic disruptions to a portion of downtown Lancaster Monday through mid-January.
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Natural gas line work to bring traffic disruptions to part of downtown Lancaster
A natural gas line replacement project is expected to bring weekday traffic disruptions to a portion of downtown Lancaster Monday through mid-January.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Outcomes for the East Petersburg Borough mayor race and some precinct-level contests in Tuesday’s municipal election won’t be known until next week, when elections staff finish processing write-in votes and adding them to the results, according to Lancaster County election…
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Write-in results next week could decide Lancaster County down-ballot races
Outcomes for the East Petersburg Borough mayor race and some precinct-level contests in Tuesday’s municipal election won’t be known until next week, when elections staff finish processing write-in...
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November 7, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Lancaster city is expected to have its first ethics code by the end of the year, but it will take a little while longer before residents can file any complaints against city officials.
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Lancaster city's first proposed ethics code is ready. Here's what it says
Lancaster city is expected to have its first ethics code by the end of the year, but it will take a little while longer before residents can file any complaints
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November 7, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Rapho Township applies for grant to fund major purchase of public works equipment
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Rapho Township applies for grant to fund major purchase of public works equipment
When: Rapho Township Board of Supervisors meeting, Nov. 6. Supervisor Randy Fox was absent.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Bridge and road construction tops Strasburg Township budget in 2026 that comes with no new taxes
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Bridge and road construction tops Strasburg Township budget in 2026 that comes with no new taxes
When: Strasburg Township Board of Supervisors meeting, Nov. 3.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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Lancaster city seeks to assist low-income residents with alternatives to exempting earned income tax
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Lancaster city seeks to assist low-income residents with alternatives to exempting earned income tax
When: Lancaster City Council committee meetings, Nov. 3.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Ephrata Township board approves commercial building near Hinkletown
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Ephrata Township board approves commercial building near Hinkletown
When: Ephrata Township Board of Supervisors meeting, Nov. 4.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Lawmaker departures won’t upend Pa. House control, but budget gridlock persists
Four members of the state House of Representatives will need to resign their posts after winning seats in Tuesday’s municipal and judicial elections.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Deemphasis on controversial social issues helps Dems win majority on Hempfield school board
Democrats in Hempfield School District swept all four contested school board seats Tuesday on the strength of a campaign that connected with voters by deemphasizing controversial social issues and foc...
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November 6, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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The public can weigh in on future plans for the existing Lancaster County prison in Lancaster city and its surrounding neighborhood during an open house Thursday evening.
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Open house set for Thursday on future reuse of prison site in Lancaster city
The public can weigh in on future plans for the existing Lancaster County prison in Lancaster city and its surrounding neighborhood during an open house Thursday evening.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:58 PM