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City of Lancaster Closed for Labor Day
In observance of Labor Day, the following City services will be affected on Monday, September 7: City Offices All City of Lancaster offices will be closed. Street Cleaning There will be no street cleaning. Parking Enforcement Street cleaning, metered parking, and residential…
Public Safety Announcement from the City of Lancaster Fire Marshal’s Office
On August 5, 2026, a fire occurred in the city that injured two people and destroyed two homes. Investigators believe a squishy dumpling toy contributed to the fire. Coincidentally, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning to consumers on August 5 about the…
Mayor Arroyo to Appoint Randell Zook as Police Chief
Mayor Jaime Arroyo announced today that he intends to appoint Acting Police Chief Randell Zook as police chief, pending City Council approval Aug. 25. If approved, Zook’s appointment would take effect Aug. 31. “Public safety is foundational to every other priority we have as a…
Indie Retail Week showcases Lancaster City’s independent retail community
Lancaster City is celebrating local shops and retailers with Lancaster Indie Retail Week from July 24 to Aug. 1. Residents and visitors are invited to discover and support the small businesses that make Lancaster City a unique shopping destination. Lancaster City is home to an…
Fresh Roadway Surfaces Coming to Annex Neighborhoods
Over the next several weeks, contractors for the City will be doing oil and chip coats on streets in several neighborhoods. This process refurbishes the driving surface and extends the usable life of the pavement The following streets will be resurfaced as part of this project:…
City of Lancaster announces 112 as headlining act for Celebrate Lancaster
The City of Lancaster announced today that Grammy Award-winning R&B group 112 will headline Celebrate Lancaster on Friday, Aug. 14, in downtown Lancaster. The annual community festival draws thousands of residents and visitors to the first and 100 blocks of North Queen Street.…
City of Lancaster Offices Closed for Independence Day
In observance of Independence Day, the following City services will be affected on Friday, July 3: City Offices All City of Lancaster offices will be closed. Street Cleaning There will be no street cleaning. Parking Enforcement Street cleaning, metered parking, and residential…
City of Lancaster Closed for Juneteenth
City offices will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observation of Juneteenth. There will be no street cleaning on Friday, June 19. Street cleaning, metered and residential permit parking will not be enforced on Friday, June 19. Trash and recycling collection will operate on a…
Freedom Jazz Festival returns to Lancaster city in celebration of Juneteenth
The City of Lancaster’s Freedom Jazz Festival will return to downtown Lancaster on Sunday, June 21 from 3 to 7 p.m., celebrating Juneteenth with a headlining performance by R&B cover band Mz Bree & Funk Tyme Soldiers. The annual celebration in Binns Park, on the 100 block of…