In a nation where gerrymandering is a tradition and an art form, it is highly unlikely that Democrats will vote in favor of a Charter that reduces their representation in county government from their traditional 1/3 to a mere 20%. If the Charter called for six commissioners with two coming from another a minority party, […]
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EDITORIAL: Intell "Bad Compromise" vs. ‘The Tyranny of the Majority’
The May 12 Intelligencer Journal editorial “In our view: Bad compromise” inveighing against any exception for public tobacco smoking is a classic example of a self-righteous majority endeavoring to force its views on others who do not or, due to addiction, cannot share their desires. According to the editorial: “The Patriot-News of Harrisburg reported that […]
Local Heroin addiction treatment now readily available
Viewers interested in learning about the commendable progress in dealing with Heroin addiction and its related dangers are referred to “Guest Post: Treatment of Heroin Addiction Greatly Improves in County” that appears on Page 7 of the May 9th Lancaster Post. The article is written by NewsLanc President Robert Edwin Field who is also Co-Chair […]
EDITORIAL: Free street car fares. Hurray!
Jack Howell, president of the Lancaster Alliance and board secretary of the Streetcar Company, says that fares on the proposed trolley system will be voluntary. Although we believe street cars are a bad idea, voluntary fares is a good one and echoes NewsLanc‘s suggestion for the trolley buses. But there will be nothing free for […]
COMMENTARY: Full Time Employment Opportunities Overstated
According to the New Era of May 7: “Interstate Hotels, which will operate the Marriott hotel and the county meeting center, is expected to hire 120 to 200 people beginning next February. A March opening of the facilities is planned. “Mark Moosic, general manager of the facilities, said most of the jobs — as much […]
Trolleys Require Own Right-of-Way
As indicated in the two photos of street cars in Budapest, Hungary, trolley cars can be an effective means of transportation when run in their own exclusive lanes. The street shown is the equivalent of eight lanes: two lanes for vehicle parking, one in each direction; four lanes for vehicle movements, two in each direction; […]
Progress Continues at Convention Center Site
At a Facilities Programming Committee meeting of the Convention Center Authority, Thursday evening, the Construction Manager, Tim Sullivan, reported on recent progress at the site. Among recent accomplishments, an electrical vault has been installed on Christian Street, a debris shield has been installed at King Street, the painting of the convention entry ceiling is underway, […]
PRESS RELEASE: Weekend of Support Events for Tibet
LANCASTER, PA – On the weekend of May 10th community members of Lancaster will gather to support and learn of the plight of the Tibetan people. China’s domination of the state of Tibet is at the forefront of the international media cycle as the summer Olympics approach. The world is listening to their cries for […]
Home Rule Charter Wins Final Approval in 8-3 Vote; Fate Rests with Voters
The 11 members of the Lancaster County Government Study Commission voted 8-3, Tuesday afternoon, to present a finalized Home Rule Charter to Lancaster County voters in the fall. Commission member Sam Mecum pointed out that the board has had its disagreements, but said, “The entire document is a compromise,” comparing it to the drafting of […]
County to Hire Stevens & Lee for HR Director Search, Department Evaluation
The County Commissioners are expected to approve a contract, Wednesday, to hire a division of Stevens & Lee “to assist with an overall assessment of Lancaster County’s Human Resources Department… and to assist with the search for a Director of Human Resources.” Bonnie Ashworth has been serving as the Interim Director of Human Resources since […]
SPECIAL REPORT TO NEWSLANC: Hospitals’ Financial Failures May Lead to Sale
“With chronic revolving door CEOs and poor financials at both Lancaster Regional Medical Center (LRMC) and Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center (HLRMC), Health Management Associates (HMA) has decided to sell both hospitals to another healthcare corporate entity*, Tenet Healthcare Corporation (THC). “A high-ranking HMA corporate executive, who requests anonymity, has stated that both LRMC […]
McCaskey High Feeds Teenagers at Remarkably Low Cost
Even major fast food chains are hard pressed to sell a full lunch for under $4, so the challenge to McCaskey High School to provide a nourishing midday meal to about 70% of its teenagers for $1.25 is daunting. For restaurants, food cost as a percentage of price usually ranges from 30% to 35%. So […]
Lack of identification a barrier to care for many addicts
The Lancaster County Drug & Alcohol Commission helps provide counseling and rehabilitation services to those with life-disrupting addictions to substances like heroin or amphetamines. At their quarterly Advisory Board meeting on April 28, Rick Kastner, Executive Director of the Lancaster County Drug & Alcohol Commission, explained, “A lot of our clients, they live on the […]
Commissioners Approve Roof Greening, Bridge Repair Funding
In a rather uneventful meeting, Wednesday, the County Commissioners approved the expenditure of funds on two infrastructure projects. The first involves repair to two of the County’s bridges: the Auction Road Concrete Arch Bridge in Rapho and Penn Townships near the Manheim Auto Auction, and the Weavers Mill Bridge in Caenarvon Township. The Weavers Mill […]