Neighborhood Month is the City’s annual celebration of our vibrant, diverse neighborhoods. The events are a mix of block party and information session. Attendees can engage with City staff from each department, learn about key initiatives, and enjoy activities and treats! Sixth Ward Park Block PartyWednesday, May 1, 2024680 E. Ross Street5:30–7:00 PM Stay up…
Department: Mayor's Office
City of Lancaster introduces “Red Rose Alerts” Notification Platform
The City of Lancaster is constantly working to bolster its emergency preparedness. As part of this work, the City of Lancaster is pleased to introduce Red Rose Alerts, which are used to send important information and emergency alerts to residents, businesses, and utility customers. This system enables us to provide you with critical information quickly…
Statement from Mayor Sorace Regarding the Events on March 23
We are committed to the safety of residents and visitors in Lancaster City and will hold those responsible for today’s bomb threats accountable for their actions, which disrupted the lives of thousands of residents and visitors, as well as our local business community, and wasted public resources. These threats specifically targeted the LGBTQ+ community, the…
City of Lancaster invites community to annual State of the City event
Mayor Danene Sorace invites the community to the sixth annual State of the City address on January 25 at the Ware Center, located at 42 N. Prince St. The event is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. and is open to the public at no cost. This event provides a unique opportunity for the community…
State of the City 2024
Join Mayor Danene Sorace and the City of Lancaster for the annual State of the City address on January 25 from 5:00 -7:00 pm at the Ware Center, 42 N. Prince Street. This event is free and open to the public. Come engage with City staff across all departments, hear from Mayor Sorace and local…
City of Lancaster Announces Changes to Fire and Police Bureaus
Today, Mayor Danene Sorace, alongside Police Chief Richard Mendez and Fire Chief Todd Hutchinson, announced strategic changes within the City of Lancaster’s Fire and Police Bureaus aimed at enhancing efficiency and fiscal responsibility without compromising public safety. Mayor Sorace emphasized that public safety remains the City’s top priority, and these changes are crucial to maintain…
Tina Campbell Appointed as Director of Administrative Services
Tina Campbell has been appointed as the new Director of Administrative Services, the Mayor’s Office announced today. With over a decade of distinguished executive experience in both financial and not-for-profit institutions, Campbell brings a wealth of expertise in operations and finance to her new role. Campbell’s impressive career spans various high-level executive positions where she…
Lancaster City Council Passes Resolution Recognizing Juneteenth; City Offices Closed In Observance
Tonight, Lancaster City Council passed City Council Resolution No. 39-2023, recognizing Juneteenth. Alongside the vote, Celebrate Lancaster will incorporate Juneteenth programming on June 16, City of Lancaster offices will be closed in observance of Juneteenth, and a flag raising is planned for June 19. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemorates the…
Forum to Explore Innovative Strategies for Democratic Engagement
On June 6, the City of Lancaster, Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins, and Hourglass will host a forum on innovative strategies for bringing more people into the democratic process. Locally the City of Lancaster’s Department of Neighborhood Engagement has empowered neighbors to get involved and improve their community. Hear about the City’s…
City of Lancaster Selects Shentel as Municipal Broadband Partner
The City has announced the selection of Shentel as a municipal broadband partner that will build on existing City-owned fiber to ensure 100% coverage for residential broadband services, including a net no cost option for qualifying households. Over the past year, the City retained the counsel of CTC Technology & Energy Engineering & Business Consulting,…
