COLUMBIA, Pa. — What began as a grassroots effort to encourage walking and community engagement is evolving into one of Columbia’s most visible advocacy organizations. During Tuesday night’s borough council meeting, Columbia Walks founder Callie Thompson outlined the group’s future plans while emphasizing that recent pedestrian crashes and fatalities have transformed the organization’s mission. “I…

COLUMBIA, Pa. — The shock and sadness felt across Columbia this week continues to grow following a tragic pedestrian crash that claimed the lives of two longtime residents and left their granddaughter hospitalized. The accident occurred Sunday morning at the intersection of Third and Chestnut streets, where police say three pedestrians were struck by a…

COLUMBIA, Pa. — Columbia Borough Council will gather this evening for its September 1st, 2026, workshop meeting with a packed agenda that includes discussions on emergency medical services, public art projects, affordable housing expansion, major borough property sales, and upcoming community events. Among the evening’s featured presentations is an overview of an Alternate Dispatch Pilot…

As Medicare and Pennie open enrollment periods approach, consumer advocates are reminding Pennsylvanians to stay alert for scams designed to steal personal information, money, or even medical benefits. Open enrollment season is an important time for many residents to review their health coverage options, but it is also a time when scammers become especially active….