City offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents Day. There will be no street cleaning on Monday, February 17. The Lancaster Parking Authority will suspend enforcement of Street Cleaning, residential parking permits, and metered parking that day. Trash and recycling collection by Penn Waste will operate on a normal schedule…
Department: Mayor's Office
City of Lancaster Closed for MLK Day
Update: Due to the weather, Penn Waste canceled trash collection on Mon. Jan. 20. Trash collection will be on a one-day delay the remainder of the week. The City of Lancaster will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Mayor’s Report 1/14/25 – Homelessness & Public Works Spotlight
Thank you all for being here tonight. I appreciate the comments, and I agree with a lot of the things that were said tonight. I also know that my role is to balance a lot of different things, and I appreciate the suggestions about a temporary or permanent place for outdoor sleeping in the city. …
State of the City 2025
Join Mayor Danene Sorace and the City of Lancaster for the annual State of the City address on February 4 from 5:30 -7:30 pm at the Ware Center, 42 N. Prince Street. • 5:30 – 6:30 pm: City staff will exhibit their work and be available to discuss programs & initiatives • 6:30 pm: State…
2024 Christmas & New Year’s Closures
City of Lancaster offices will be closed for Christmas and New Year’s Day on December 25, December 26 and January 1. Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day) Thursday, December 26 Wednesday, January 1 (New Year’s Day) Please note that City offices are open on Christmas Eve (Tuesday, December 24) and New Year’s Eve (Tuesday, December 31), and all…
City of Lancaster Closed for Thanksgiving
Please be advised that City of Lancaster offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in observance of Thanksgiving. During this period: We wish you and your family a safe and joyful holiday!
City of Lancaster closed for Election Day
The City of Lancaster will be closed for Election Day on Tuesday, November 5. Trash, recycling and yard waste collection will remain on schedule, as Penn Waste will be open. There will be no street cleaning on Tuesday, November 5. Parking for street cleaning will not be enforced, however, residential permit parking and metered parking…
City of Lancaster Declares State of Emergency to Address Homeless Shelter Crisis
The City of Lancaster has declared a state of emergency regarding housing and shelter for homeless individuals in Lancaster City. Although a new, permanent shelter is scheduled to open in December 2024, there is a critical shortage of shelter space and an immediate need for additional beds to serve the city’s homeless population. The City, in coordination with Tenfold, has…
Home Rule & Coffee
What is the Home Rule Charter, and what is the Home Rule Study Commission working on? Find out from Mayor Sorace during an informal discussion at the library! Compared to the more rigid Education Sessions taking place throughout the city, the Home Rule & Coffee Chat with Mayor Sorace will give residents a chance to…
Home Rule Education Session
On November 5th Lancaster City voters will decide whether to adopt a Home Rule Charter for the City of Lancaster. At this two-part session, you’ll hear from the Home Rule Study Commission about what is in the proposed Home Rule Charter, then you’ll hear from Mayor Sorace about what the Home Rule Charter means for…
