Public Trust Is Earned in the Open: What Columbia Borough Owes Its Residents Editorial | ColumbiaPA.online Bottom line: When residents ask direct questions about government business, they deserve direct, accurate answers the first time. The last two weeks show why public trust in Columbia Borough’s leadership is wobbling. Two Stories, One Problem: Transparency In back‑to‑back…
Columbia Borough Council Meeting Recap — March 10, 2026 ColumbiaPA.online – Government & Community News The Columbia Borough Council met on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, for a wide‑ranging meeting that included public prayer, agenda adjustments, community comments, financial approvals, infrastructure updates, police matters, and several special‑event requests. The meeting opened at 7 p.m. with roll…
Lancaster County Man Charged in Residential Burglary, Theft, and Related Offenses COLUMBIA, Pa. — A Lancaster County man has been charged in connection with a February burglary in West Hempfield Township in which thousands of dollars in jewelry were stolen from the home of an elderly relative, according to a criminal complaint filed by township…
Is Columbia’s 41‑Acre Airport Site a Goldmine? A Clear Look at What Developers Could Really Make By ColumbiaPA.online Business Desk Columbia Borough is officially seeking a buyer for the 41‑acre former McGinness Airport property, a once‑idle tract that leaders now hope to transform into a major economic engine. The site—now branded McGinness Innovation Park—is being…
BREAKING: Columbia Council Meeting Features Traffic Lights with Attitude, Mystery Emails, Jail Time, and a Hotel Actually Opening Soon ColumbiaPa.Online — The Only Local News Brave Enough to Sit Through a 3‑Hour Meeting So You Don’t Have To By ColumbiaPa.Online News Staff (who need a nap now) February 26, 2026 The Meeting That Had Everything:…
Editorial: Let People In—Our Town Deserves Better I love this town. I’ve built a life here, a business here, and I want to invest my time and energy into making our community stronger. That’s why it cuts deep to say this plainly: too many doors in local civic life are closed to the very people…
Wrong-Way Driver Takes Unplanned Morning Jog Through Columbia Borough Columbia, PA — February 17, 2026Columbia Borough Police started their Sunday morning with a surprise cardio session thanks to 21-year-old Jalil Tyrone White, who apparently decided the 200 block of Avenue H was a “choose your own direction” kind of street. According to police, White was…
Presidents Day: Honoring Leadership, Legacy, and the American Spirit An Editorial from ColumbiaPA.online Presidents Day arrives each February as a reminder of the extraordinary origins of our nation and the men who guided it through its earliest storms. At ColumbiaPA.online, we believe history is not something to glance at once a year—it’s something to understand,…
⚠️ UPDATED EMERGENCY NOTICE – COLUMBIA BOROUGH ⚠️ Post‑Storm Conditions | Public Safety Information Columbia Borough remains under an active weather‑related emergency following the recent winter storm. Hazardous conditions persist due to snow‑covered roads, icy surfaces, and ongoing blustery winds that may cause drifting snow and reduced visibility. 🚓 Police & Emergency Services 🏛️ Borough…
Winter Storm Brings Significant Snowfall Concerns to Columbia Borough as Emergency Declaration Looms Columbia Borough is preparing for a potentially significant winter storm as meteorologists warn of heavy snow, dangerous cold, and hazardous travel conditions across central Pennsylvania. Borough officials are expected to enact snow emergency measures as outlined in local emergency codes, while local…
Just because you aren’t physically there doesn’t mean were not a local news outlet for Columbia. Just remember that. Soon we will be posting town videos as well! Congratulations to all new council members!
Reflecting on 2025 and Looking Ahead to an Exciting New Year As we wrap up an incredible year in Columbia Borough, we at ColumbiaPA.Online want to take a moment to celebrate the milestones of 2025 and share what’s coming in 2026. Our mission has always been to keep the community informed, connected, and inspired—and this…
Columbia Borough Chaos: The Walnut Street Saga Continues Columbia, PA — Remember that wild story you read on ColumbiaPA.online a few days ago about a man turning Walnut Street into his own personal shooting range? Well, buckle up, because here’s the sequel nobody asked for. Police have now confirmed that Christopher Colon‑Martinez, 31, the star…
Warmth for the Holidays: LIHEAP Applications Open in Lancaster County The holiday season should be filled with joy, family, and the comfort of a warm home. Yet for many in Lancaster County, heating costs can make winter feel more like a burden than a blessing. That’s why the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is…
Level Up Pizza: Columbia’s Slice of Escape Columbia Borough may be busy raising taxes and patching rotting beams, but one thing remains solid: the pizza at Level Up Pizza. Sitting right in the heart of 17512, this spot has become more than a restaurant—it’s a refuge from borough headaches and a reminder that good food…
“He’s Done This Before”: Columbia’s Pedro Vega-Rivera Sparks Statewide Manhunt After Infant Abduction in York YORK CITY, PA — November 13, 2025 Pedro Luis Vega-Rivera, 31, is no stranger to violence—and now, he’s no longer just a threat. He’s a fugitive. On Wednesday evening, Vega-Rivera abducted his 6-month-old daughter, Amiyah Rivera, during a domestic dispute…
