City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Last week, Mayor Sorace, along with Rep. Smith-Wade-El and Commissioner Yoder, met with Lt. Governor Austin Davis at the Bench Mark Program in Lancaster. As part of the new state budget, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency (PCCD) is investing in more violence intervention and prevention programs, such as the ones offered by Bench Mark for local youth. “Gun violence has no place in Pennsylvania. In Lancaster, our Officers are getting illegal guns off the street, and community organizations like Bench Mark are leaning into youth engagement in new ways. I am pleased the Shapiro-Davis Administration and the PACCD are equipping Lancaster with more tools to keep our community safe. Curbing gun violence must be an all-hands-on-deck effort," said Mayor Danene Sorace. Read more at https://lnkd.in/epMaxvhw #cityoflancasterpa #safeplaces

The latest episode of Lancaster on the Move is here! Follow along with Ben, a Public Works Engineer, on his car-free commute to Lancaster City. 🚊🚲🦆

The City of Lancaster will host a series of community forums across the city over the next couple of weeks to share and discuss preliminary findings from the Healthy Lives, Healthy Lancaster (HLHL) community survey. The community forums are open to the public as drop-in events with information stations, activities and refreshments, where citizens can learn more about the study findings, ask questions, and engage with City staff and committee members. Monday, July 29 4 – 6 p.m. Lancaster Recreation Commission 525 Fairview Ave. Tuesday, July 30 4 – 6 p.m. Tec Centro 102 Chester St. Monday, August 5 4 – 6 p.m. Lancaster Public Library 151 N. Queen St. Wednesday, August 14 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Ebenezer Baptist Church 701 N. Lime St. “These community forums will be a space for sharing our preliminary study findings and sparking conversations with residents. We want to ensure the data truly reflects our community and to gather feedback from residents about their experiences and what they feel would improve community health,” said Craig Walt, Bureau Chief of Health, whose team leads the HLHL initiative. https://lnkd.in/dMwf9sd5

📅 Mark your calendars for Celebrate Lancaster on August 16th! Join us for our annual celebration of Lancaster City’s vibrant residents and cultures with performances, vendors, food trucks, and so much more! 🎉 🌟 Celebrate Lancaster is made possible by its presenting sponsor, GIANT; with additional support from Benchmark Construction Company, Willow Valley Communities, and Lancaster County Motors Subaru. Stay tuned for more information!

We're hiring part-time School Crossing Guards to join our team! Our department is looking for individuals who are committed to keeping students safe as they walk to and from school. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eVrhzbrZ

“Behind every statistic is a story,” said Tom Perez, Senior Advisor to the President and Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, during a visit to Lancaster today. Mayor Danene Sorace joined Perez on visits to several ARPA recipients today to highlight investments in Lancaster City made possible through federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

Join the Home Rule Study Commission for one of three information sessions on home rule. This important step will share the DRAFT Home Rule Charter to inform the public and obtain feedback before the Commission finalizes their work and votes to put the Charter on the ballot. The Information Sessions will start with a welcome and presentation overview of the proposed charter, followed by Q&A and then time for informal conversations with Commissioners in attendance about specific aspects of the Charter. These sessions are intended to be less formal than a planned public hearing on August 8. You can join one of three information sessions: - July 29, 6:00 PM at City Hall, Polite Council Chambers, 120 N Duke Street - July 31, 6:30 PM virtually online (registration link at https://lnkd.in/edKwScaN) - August 6, 6:00 PM at City Hall, Polite Council Chambers, 120 N Duke Street Each of the three events will present the same information, no need to attend all three. Light food will be provided. ➡ https://lnkd.in/edKwScaN

Lancaster City Indie Retail Week continues! We encourage everyone to get out and rediscover the heart of indie. You can help empower local, independent retailers that help our local economy thrive by shopping local. ❤🌹🛍 ➡ For details and a list of locations, go to indieretailweek.com #shopsmall #IRW2024 #cityoflancasterpa

A home rule charter is essentially a constitution for Pennsylvania cities that adopt 'home rule' as its form of government. What's included in a home rule charter? Here are some basic components. ➡ the basic organization of the government (structure of the mayor, city council, etc.) ➡ a general grant of powers to the municipality (such as taxation) ➡ specification of critical legislations and administrative procedures (such as creating a budget) ➡ provision for citizen participation and reservation of specific powers to voters (such as referendums) ➡ mandates for desirable administrative practices Learn more at https://lnkd.in/edKwScaN Save the dates for the upcoming Home Rule Information Sessions on July 29, July 31, and August 6. *Posted on behalf of the independent Home Rule Study Commission, an elected, 9-member commission of Lancaster residents.

The Red Rose Transit Authority wants to hear from you! We encourage riders and potential riders to share your feedback with RRTA on their proposed route and schedule changes. 🚌👍 ➡️ Learn more + share your thoughts at https://lnkd.in/ea8GsYjJ Deadline to provide public comments is Monday, July 15. #publictransit #cityoflancasterpa