By The Columbia Chronicle Nearly a week after the devastating storm that tore through Columbia Borough, many residents and business owners are still assessing the damage, cleaning up debris, and trying to figure out what comes next. The storm left a path of destruction throughout the community, damaging homes, businesses, vehicles, and critical infrastructure. County…
Students, teachers, and staff across the 41st Legislative District will benefit from nearly $900,000 in school safety grant funding approved through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s (PCCD) School Safety and Security Committee. The funding is intended to enhance school security measures, strengthen behavioral health resources, and support safer learning environments throughout the district….
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A new chapter has begun for the East Hempfield Township Police Department as Chief Jennifer Brubaker officially retires following more than 26 years of service, and Christopher Chase steps into the role of Chief of Police. Brubaker leaves behind a remarkable legacy of leadership, professionalism, and dedication to public safety. Her…
The Columbia Chronicle’s Unofficial Community Round-Up Welcome to another week in Columbia, where the bridge is beautiful, the weather is unpredictable, and everyone somehow knows what’s going on before it happens. 🌉 The Albatwitch Is Still Avoiding Responsibility While humans continue debating the future of the Albatwitch legend, the Albatwitch itself remains completely unavailable for…
The Columbia Borough Council meeting Tuesday night began routinely enough, but it quickly became a passionate and emotional discussion about two issues weighing heavily on the community: neighborhood safety and pedestrian safety. In the wake of a recent fatal pedestrian crash that claimed two lives and seriously injured a child, residents arrived prepared to speak,…
Millions of dollars in unclaimed property are turned over to the Pennsylvania Treasury each year, and there’s a good chance some of it could belong to you. In fact, according to the Pennsylvania Treasury, one in ten Pennsylvanians has unclaimed property waiting to be claimed, with the average claim valued at more than $1,000. Unclaimed…
COLUMBIA, Pa. — Bicycle safety, flooding concerns tied to the Walnut Street sidewalk project, downtown development questions, pedestrian safety, and staffing shortages were among the topics discussed during Columbia Borough Council’s recent workshop meeting. Several residents used the public comment period to voice concerns about a growing number of bicycles, e-bikes, and scooters operating throughout…
COLUMBIA, Pa. — Strong thunderstorms swept through the Columbia area Friday afternoon, bringing torrential rainfall, damaging wind potential, and localized flooding that prompted multiple weather warnings across Lancaster County. The strongest storms moved through the region during the afternoon hours, darkening skies and unleashing heavy downpours that quickly led to hazardous conditions on area roads….
By The Columbia Chronicle COLUMBIA, PA — Local residents are being encouraged to take a close look at their phone and internet bills after a Columbia customer reported receiving a $203.41 late fee from Brightspeed, an amount that exceeded the customer’s normal monthly bill of approximately $180. While every account situation is different, unusually large…
By The Columbia Chronicle Sometimes the best community events aren’t the ones organized by a committee. They’re the ones that happen naturally when neighbors step outside, wave across the street, and take a few minutes to connect with the people who live right next door. While this year’s National Night Out activities may not have…
COLUMBIA, Pa. — Four additional individuals, including an adult and three teenagers, have been charged in connection with a fatal shooting in Columbia Borough that claimed the life of a 17-year-old boy in July, according to Lancaster County authorities. The charges stem from the July 18 shooting inside an apartment in the 900 block of…
COLUMBIA, Pa. — Columbia’s ongoing debate over data centers and the future of the former McGinness property took another turn this week after Borough Council President Eric Kauffman publicly challenged claims made in a recent opinion article published by Columbia Spy. In the opinion piece, anti-data center activist Kathy Woods Embleton argued that residents had…
COLUMBIA, Pa. — New court filings have revealed additional details in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Wilfredo Garcia at the Wagon Works Apartments, leading to charges against two more individuals as investigators continue to piece together what happened inside the Plane Street apartment on July 18. Garcia was killed after being struck by a gunshot…
By The Columbia Chronicle Walk around Columbia on any summer afternoon and you’ll see them everywhere. Electric scooters zip down sidewalks. Teenagers ride them to friends’ houses. Children cross intersections on them. Some riders wear helmets. Many don’t. It’s become such a common sight that most people barely notice anymore. The problem? According to Pennsylvania…
COLUMBIA, Pa. — A 17-year-old Columbia resident has been charged in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred earlier this month in the borough, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office. Joshua D. Flores was taken into custody Sunday evening and is facing charges of criminal homicide, aggravated assault, and tampering with evidence in…
(Columbia, Pa) By: Jesse Sweigart & Kimberly Robinson Over the past several days, we have had to deal with several incidents involving inappropriate and unacceptable comments posted on our Facebook platform. These comments included racist remarks, personal attacks, and other statements that clearly violated the standards of respect and decency we expect from members of…
COLUMBIA, PA (July 25, 2026) – Downtown Columbia is buzzing with activity today as residents and visitors gather to enjoy a full day of community events, local shopping, family fun, and small-town charm. One of the day’s biggest attractions is 4th Saturday in Columbia: Summer in the Streets, taking place downtown along Locust Street and…
