COLUMBIA, Pa. A 17-year-old Columbia resident charged in connection with a fatal stabbing earlier this summer will have his case move forward in Lancaster County Court after waiving his preliminary hearing on Tuesday. Joshua D. Flores, 17, is charged with criminal homicide and tampering with evidence in the July 8 death of Anthony Stoy-Velazquez, 26….
COLUMBIA, PA. Residents planning to follow local government developments will have several noteworthy items to watch during the Columbia Borough Council’s regular meeting tonight, September 8, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Paul W. Myers Council Chambers. The meeting will be livestreamed on the Borough’s YouTube channel, allowing community members to stay informed on decisions…
By The Columbia Chronicle Staff Columbia-area residents will have the opportunity to see their state representative participate in a unique moment in Pennsylvania history when Rep. Brett Miller joins fellow lawmakers for a special session of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives at Philadelphia’s historic Congress Hall on Sept. 9. The event is being held as…
By The Columbia Chronicle Staff Job seekers, students exploring career options, and residents considering a career change will have an opportunity later this month to connect directly with employers and community organizations during a Career Fair at the Columbia Market House. The event is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 24, and is being sponsored by the…
By The Columbia Chronicle Staff A sweeping proposal from Pennsylvania’s Department of Health is generating significant debate among residents, lawmakers, parents, healthcare professionals, and privacy advocates across the Commonwealth. The proposed regulation, known as Rulemaking #10-242, would represent one of the most substantial updates to Pennsylvania’s disease-control regulations in decades. State health officials say the…
By The Columbia Chronicle At the September 1st Columbia Borough Council workshop meeting, resident comments dominated the evening’s discussion, with citizens raising concerns about pedestrian safety, downtown development projects, mosquito problems, feral cat colonies, park vandalism, and transparency in borough affairs. The meeting also included presentations on emergency medical services, public art initiatives, community events,…
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…
Yesterday, I found myself standing in front of a building that was once such a huge part of my life: 23 N. 4th Street in Columbia. For many people, it’s the Broome Closet Shop. For us, it was also the place where we spent 19 years running our computer business before moving into our current…
📣 Columbia, We Need Your Help! Something special is happening. Over the past months, The Columbia Chronicle has grown because of readers like you who believe local news should inform, inspire, and strengthen our community. Today, we’re excited to share that we’re likely just weeks away from launching our printed newspaper, with hopes of having…
By The Columbia Chronicle COLUMBIA, Pa. — Severe weather is once again threatening our area today, and Columbia residents are being urged to take extra precautions. With thunderstorms and potentially damaging winds impacting the region, borough officials are asking the public to avoid the Fourth Street area entirely due to ongoing concerns surrounding the damaged…
COLUMBIA, Pa. — During Monday night’s Borough Council meeting, borough officials formally acknowledged the resignation of Columbia’s Property Inspector, Matt Peak, effective Aug. 26, 2026. While the announcement was brief, many residents know that Matt’s impact on the community has been anything but small. For years, Matt has been a familiar face throughout Columbia, handling…
COLUMBIA, Pa. — Public comment dominated much of Columbia Borough Council’s Aug. 25 meeting, with residents voicing concerns about police investigations, code enforcement, neighborhood disturbances, parking enforcement, pedestrian safety, and community development. While council also addressed several borough business items, recognized a retiring police officer, and accepted the resignation of a property inspector, it was…
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….
COLUMBIA, PA — Nearly every reminder of Columbia’s devastating tornado has left a lasting impression on residents, but one of the most heavily damaged properties appears to be deteriorating further days after the storm. Following a recent walk through the area, residents observed what appears to be continued structural decline at 23 N. 4th Street,…
COLUMBIA, Pa. — What began as an ordinary summer afternoon quickly transformed into one of the most destructive weather events many longtime Columbia residents have ever witnessed. Shortly after 4 p.m. Thursday, dark clouds rolled over the Susquehanna River Valley as a powerful storm swept into the area. Fierce winds tore apart buildings, toppled trees,…
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…
