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City Council Tables Lead Ordinance To Await Lancaster Landlords’ Ideas

March 15, 2017

Tabling the proposed ordinance removes it from consideration. The hope is that with the landlords’ input, council can introduce an improved ordinance that will be effective and have broad support.

Conversation on Drug Addiction with Sen. Scott Martin and Rep. Bryan Cutler Set for March 21

March 2, 2017

Two state lawmakers will join the Lancaster County Anti-Heroin Task Force, health officials and others for a conversation about the opioid epidemic this month at Penn Manor High School.

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New Law for Public Water Companies

February 28, 2017

New law forces public water companies to alert customers of lead contamination within 24 hours.

What The Latest School Immunization Reports Say About Lancaster County

February 20, 2017

This year, the number of Lancaster County students turned away from classrooms because they didn’t get all required immunizations in time jumped.

Pennsylvania Flu Levels Expected To Remain High For Several Weeks

February 16, 2017

Flu levels have been high in Pennsylvania for the past two months, and health officials said Thursday that they expect them to remain so for several more weeks. It is never too late to get vaccinated!