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Published September 25Queen Street Closures – 9/26 & 9/27
Saturday, September 26 The 000 block of W. King St. between N. Prince St. and N. Queen St. and the 000 block of N. Queen St. between W. King St. and W. Orange St. will be closed for Capital Day festival activities. The streets will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on September...
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Published September 23Mayor Jaime Arroyo Proclaims September 15–October 15, 2026 as Hispanic Heritage Month
Mayor Jaime Arroyo has proclaimed September 15–October 15, 2026 as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Lancaster. “The City of Lancaster has a significant number of residents whose families originate from Puerto Rico and countries such as the Dominican Republic, Cuba,…
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Published September 21City of Lancaster Seeking Applicants for Board, Commission, and Authority Vacancies
The City of Lancaster is seeking community volunteers for various Boards, Commissions, and Authorities, including: All appointments are made by the Mayor with the consent of City Council. The City utilizes a single application for members of the public to express interest in…
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Published September 17City of Lancaster Announces Over $3 Million in Community Grants
Today, the City of Lancaster announced it has secured over $3 Million in Local Shares Account grants or affordable housing projects, community services, healthcare facilities, and sustainability projects in Lancaster City. Affordable Housing Community Services Healthcare…
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Published September 11Queen Street to Temporarily Close on 9/13/2026 for Crane Operations
Project Contact: Jared Marcotte – 717-476-7223 – jared@ironstagcrane.com The 000 block of N. Queen St. between W. King St. and W. Orange St. will be closed on September 13th from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Iron Stag Crane Service and other contractors will be closing the 000 block of N.…
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Published September 09Notice of Availability of Capital Budget, Public Hearing and Action on Capital Budget
Notice is hereby given that the proposed Capital Program/Capital Budget of the City of Lancaster for the fiscal years 2027-2031 is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Office of the City Clerk, Lancaster City Hall, 120 North Duke Street, Lancaster,…
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Published September 04City 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…
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Published August 21Public 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…
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Published August 21Mayor 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…
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Published July 23Indie 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…
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Published July 15Fresh 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:…
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Published July 11City 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.…