The Columbia Chronicle The Columbia Borough Planning Commission held a productive September meeting that focused on three major topics with long-term implications for the community: expanding affordable senior housing, pursuing major improvements at Columbia Crossing, and advancing a comprehensive review of the borough’s zoning ordinance. The commission also recommended two new residents for planning commission…

COLUMBIA, PA — Columbia Borough Manager Brommer has submitted a signed resignation letter with an effective date in November, according to a document obtained by The Columbia Chronicle. The resignation comes as a surprise and raises questions about the future direction of borough administration. At the time of publication, borough officials had not publicly announced…

COLUMBIA, Pa. — Emergency responders rescued a man Monday morning after reports that he entered the Susquehanna River from the Veterans Memorial Bridge. According to reports, emergency units were dispatched to Columbia River Park shortly after 10 a.m. after witnesses observed the individual in the water beneath the bridge. The man was later rescued and…

September 7 – September 14, 2026 Hello, Columbia! Grab your coffee, tea, or favorite pumpkin-flavored treat because here’s a cheerful look at what happened around town this past week. 🍂✨ 🏛️ Borough Buzz 💻 Big Ideas: Data Center Discussion Coming Soon Columbia Borough officials announced plans for a special public meeting about a proposed data…

COLUMBIA, PA — Smoke shops across Columbia and surrounding communities could soon face a significant loss of revenue as Pennsylvania prepares to enforce a statewide ban on skill game machines following a recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling. The Pennsylvania State Police announced this week that businesses have until October 13, 2026, to remove skill game…

COLUMBIA, Pa. — Columbia residents will soon have an opportunity to weigh in on one of the borough’s newest planning discussions as officials announced a special public meeting dedicated to a proposed data center ordinance. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. in the Columbia High School auditorium, and borough leaders…

COLUMBIA, Pa. — Columbia Borough Council approved more than $31,000 in previously budgeted community contributions Tuesday night, reaffirming the borough’s financial support for several local organizations that provide cultural, educational, historical, and veterans’ services throughout the community. The funding approvals came during the council’s regular business agenda and were largely procedural, as the organizations had…

COLUMBIA, Pa. — Columbia Borough Council took an early step toward a potential expansion of senior housing in the borough Tuesday night by approving a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Columbia Catholic Housing, allowing planning efforts for a future development project to continue. The proposal centers on the possible expansion of Trinity House and includes…

COLUMBIA, Pa. — The National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC) received another boost from Columbia Borough Council on Tuesday night as officials approved agreements tied to a $500,000 state grant package that will support significant improvements at the organization’s museum campus. Representatives from GMS Funding Solutions attended the meeting to explain the project…

COLUMBIA, Pa. — While pedestrian safety dominated much of Tuesday night’s Columbia Borough Council meeting, another longstanding neighborhood issue resurfaced as resident Keith Williams returned to council seeking answers about ongoing disturbances near Third and Mill streets and the borough’s enforcement of its disruptive conduct ordinance. Williams told council he first raised concerns months ago…