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Friday, November 13, 2026

Lancaster

46°F (8°C)

Chance light rain · H 44° L 40°

Population

57,7192024

Higher than communities in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Election Administration

Count and canvass process for Lancaster County Election Board

The Lancaster County Election Board is scheduled to meet Nov. 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to consider convening the county'wide count-and-canvass process and to receive an update on Nov. 3, 2026 general election results; Christa Miller is listed as the presenter for both items.

Lancaster County — Nov 6, 2026

Staff previews consolidated elementary school plan, F&M athletic expansion and zoning-text amendments

Nov 5, 2026

Commission certifies 646 East Walnut Street as blighted after fire damage and lack of owner communication

Nov 5, 2026

Nonprofit outlines Sunnyside environmental center, 99-year lease and regional partners

Nov 5, 2026

Commission tables blight certification for 208 West Ruby Street to allow outreach to new owner

Nov 5, 2026

Site Design Parking Utilities

Sketch plan shows floodplain constraints, shared parking and options for on-site water and wastewater

Nov 5, 2026

Social Services

Community Action Partnership seeks $337,000 LSA grant to upgrade CAP headquarters

Nov 3, 2026

Zoning

City planning staff proposes zoning changes to ease non‑family unit rules and expand Zoning Hearing Board

Nov 3, 2026

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What stands out in Lancaster

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Lancaster with communities in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2022, Lancaster was less favorable than communities in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on adults without health insurance.

2nd percentile · 2022 · CDC PLACES, via Polco GPAL

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Recent meetings

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Nov 6November 6, 2026 agendaAgenda includes convening the count-and-canvass process and an update on Nov. 3 election results; no materials attached.Nov 5Planning Commission MeetingCommission certified the property as blighted Nov 3City Council Committee MeetingBills advanced to Nov. 24; further review scheduled Nov. 17 hearing Nov 3November 3, 2026 agendaNone in packet beyond the item title for convening the precanvass and count process.

More coverage

Lancaster EMS seeks powered stretchers and stair chairs from LSA to reduce responder injuries

Nov 3, 2026

Crispus Attucks center seeks $308,429 in LSA funds to make campus more accessible

Nov 3, 2026

Lancaster Public Library seeks $325,000 from LSA to complete Book Resort purchase and renovations

Nov 3, 2026

Council presses administration on reserves, permits and possible EIT increase in 2027 budget review

Nov 3, 2026