FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Borough of Columbia / ColumbiaPA.Online June 14, 2026 Community Comes Together After Devastating Columbia Borough Fire Columbia, PA – The Borough of Columbia is asking the community to come together in support of local families displaced by a devastating multi-structure fire that occurred Saturday afternoon in the first block of South 4th…
By Jesse SweigartThe Columbia Chronicle Over the past several weeks, Columbia has been forced to confront a troubling reality. Residents have watched reports of a homicide investigation, multiple stabbings, and other violent incidents dominate local conversations. These events have shaken our community and raised understandable concerns about public safety. Every victim has a family. Every…
COLUMBIA, PA — The Borough of Columbia has announced the cancellation of the Columbia Borough Council meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. According to Borough Manager Jack R. Brommer, the meeting has been canceled because an unusually large number of attendees were expected, exceeding the capacity of the Borough…
By ColumbiaPA.online Business DeskMay 18, 2026 COLUMBIA, PA — A single bid may be all it takes to reshape the future of Columbia. Borough officials have confirmed that Saadia Holding LLC, a New York–based holding company, has submitted the only proposal received for the redevelopment of the former McGinness Airport property — offering $6,350,000 for…
In Loving Memory of Anthony Stoy‑Velazquez Today, our community mourns the heartbreaking loss of Anthony Stoy‑Velazquez, whose life was taken far too soon. His passing has left family, friends, neighbors, and loved ones grieving a loss that words cannot adequately describe. In times like these, we are reminded how precious life is and how important…
Columbia Borough School District Should look at Transportation Options, Let’s look to Lancaster for Inspiration Columbia, PA — Columbia Borough School District (CBSD) has long been designated a walking school district, meaning it does not provide bus transportation for its general student population. Students are expected to walk or bike to school, with transportation only…
From Runways to Revenue: Columbia Borough’s Bold Bet on the McGinness Innovation Park By ColumbiaPa.Online | November 7, 2025 In a move that could redefine Columbia Borough’s economic future, local officials have transformed a long-abandoned airfield into a launchpad for innovation, jobs, and revitalization. The 58-acre McGinness Airport site, once a quiet patch of land…
COLUMBIA, Pa. (June 23, 2026) — What initially appeared to be a serious emergency in Columbia Borough Tuesday afternoon was ultimately determined to be a false alarm, according to local authorities. Emergency dispatch records indicate that a call reporting a stabbing on the 600 block of Fairview Avenue came in around 1:30 p.m., prompting a…
(Columbia, PA) – In the heart of Columbia, Pennsylvania, there’s a hidden gem that has been serving the community for over a decade. Columbia Gold Buy and Sell, located at 469 Locust St, is more than just your average store. Owned by Hamid Amtdi and his wife, this family-run business offers a wide range of…
By ColumbiaPa.online Business DeskMay 18, 2026 COLUMBIA, PA — A single bid has opened the door to a transformation that could redefine Columbia’s future. With Saadia Holding LLC offering $6,350,000 for the former McGinness Airport property, attention is now shifting from who will buy it to the bigger question: What will it actually look like…
A factual yet slightly humorous roundup from the MDJ 02‑1‑03 docket sheets If you thought March was coming in like a lion and going out like a lamb—well, the traffic scene in Columbia and West Hempfield had other plans. Our local Magisterial District Judge Miles K. Bixler had a busy stretch as a parade of…
A Republican View: Shared Responsibility for Columbia’s Budget Woes Columbia Borough faces a projected $1.1 million shortfall heading into 2026. Joe Lintner’s recent article frames this as a Republican-driven spending problem, but the facts tell a broader story: both Republicans and Democrats have overseen years of fiscal mismanagement that brought us here. Overspending Is Bipartisan…
Columbia, PA – Geiman Family Automotive, a trusted name in auto repair, proudly announces its comprehensive range of services for vehicle owners in the Columbia area. With over 30 years of experience, Rick Geiman and his team provide expert solutions for all your automotive needs. Services Offered: Open: 7:00 AMClose: 5:00 PMLocation: 240 Mill Street,…
Columbia Deserves Clarity: Why One Person Shouldn’t Be Both Borough Manager and Police Chief By ColumbiaPA.Online Editorial Board Columbia is a community that shows up—at parades, fundraisers, school events, and public meetings. We look one another in the eye. We care about how our town is run. That’s why an important governance question deserves thorough,…
Columbia Man Gets a Decade to Think About His Life Choices After Selling Enough Fentanyl to Wipe Out a Small Country In a plot twist that sounds like the opening scene of a bad Netflix crime drama, a Columbia man was sentenced to 4 years and 9 months to 10 years in state prison for…
