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On Monday, the Lebanon City Council met to announce the $1 million ARPA grant recipients for non-profit organizations and unveil new police contracts in Council Chambers at the recently opened Cumberland Street City Hall.
People’s Action Institute and Data for Progress Unveil New Poll Showing Critical Need and Bipartisan Support for Housing Repairs
Data for Progress and People’s Action Institute today unveiled new polling showing critical need and bipartisan support for public investment in housing repairs. The poll comes as housing prices and rent costs skyrocket in Pennsylvania leaving many families cash-strapped and forced to choose between paying for housing, making necessary repairs to their home, or covering basic utility costs.
Senate Committee Passes Gebhard, Robinson Bill to Improve Fairness in Construction Industry
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Sens. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Devlin Robinson (R-37) to improve enforcement of the construction industry’s use of the federal E-Verify system was voted out of the Senate Labor and Industry Committee today.
After almost 60 years, Lebanon officials open the doors to their new downtown city hall
City officials officially cut the ribbon to their new Cumberland Street location, completing a long-awaited return of city hall and police headquarters to downtown Lebanon.
County officials said they plan to give the public a full explanation of problems that occurred on election night after a thorough investigation is complete.
Remembering the Victims of the Buffalo Race Massacre and Condemning White Supremacy: Protest & Rally in Annville, 4-5 p.m., Wednesday, May 25
The Lebanon County Branch of the NAACP and the Annville Town Square Protesters for Racial Justice have announced a joint protest action and rally from 4-5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25 in the Annville, PA, Town Square to mourn and remember the victims of the Buffalo Race Massacre and to condemn White supremacy and the poisonous “Great Replacement Theory” that inspired the gunman and that is being promoted by so many extremists right-wing pundits and politicians.
Pennsylvanians Reminded to Supply Kindness to Others, Self on 1-4-3 Day, May 23, 2022
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf has called upon Pennsylvanians to once again share in acts of kindness in celebration of 1-4-3 Day in Pennsylvania on May 23, 2022.
NEW MURAL BY BK FOXX, ENTITLED “SUNSET (AMERICAN DREAM)” SPONSORED BY THRESHOLD AND KAPEL GROUP, TO REVITALIZE HISTORIC DOWNTOWN LEBANON
Threshold and Kapel Group are excited to present a new mural in historic downtown Lebanon by internationally renowned artist BK FOXX. The New York based artist, famous for her striking photorealistic scenes and portraits, creates unique and meaningful works of art tailored to their specific physical, cultural, and geographic contexts.
During the months leading up to the May 17th Primary election, Q Hubo contacted every candidate who would appear on primary ballots in Lebanon County except for state committee candidates.
The primary staple of Amanda Waldman’s platform is a people-centric approach. She said that as a community member, she does not feel as though she (or the people around her) currently have a “seat at the table” or are actively made part of the conversation.