Pride Month Proclamation Discussion Highlights Differing Views at Columbia Council Meeting
A brief exchange during the June 23, 2026 Columbia Borough Council meeting drew attention to…
Pride Month Proclamation Discussion Highlights Differing Views at Columbia Council Meeting
A brief exchange during the June 23, 2026 Columbia Borough Council meeting drew attention to a broader conversation about representation, recognition, and the role of local government in community messaging. During the public comment portion of the meeting, a resident addressed council regarding a recently issued Pride Month proclamation, leading to a response from Mayor…
Columbia Borough Council Meeting Recap
June 23, 2026 | Key Issues, Community Voices, and Major Decisions Columbia Borough Council held its regular meeting on June 23, 2026, covering a wide range of topics—from development proposals and public safety concerns to community events and borough policy changes. Here’s a breakdown of the most important highlights residents should know. Major Proposal: Senior…
Police Investigate False Stabbing Report in Columbia Borough
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 Police Officer Resigns After Five Months on the Job
COLUMBIA, PA — A Columbia Borough police officer who was sworn in earlier this year has resigned after only a few months on the job. At the June 23, 2026 Borough Council meeting, officials included a brief agenda item acknowledging the resignation of Patrol Officer Blaine Schaffner. No additional details were publicly provided, and like…
After the Flames: Columbia Block Still Empty as Demolition Begins This Week
COLUMBIA, PA — More than a week after a devastating fire tore through a portion of South Fourth Street, the scars remain painfully visible. What was once a row of homes and small businesses now sits silent—boarded, condemned, and empty—as the community prepares for the next difficult step: demolition. The massive three-alarm blaze broke out…
Weekend Wrap-Up: Columbia Shows Its Spirit with Celebration, Cars, and Community
Columbia was alive with energy this past weekend as residents and visitors filled the streets, parks, and riverfront to celebrate everything that makes this historic town special. From milestone celebrations to engines rumbling downtown, it was a weekend that perfectly captured Columbia’s past, present, and future. 🎉 Columbia 300: A Town Celebrates Three Centuries The…
What Lancaster County’s 2026–2027 Tax Assessments Really Mean for Columbia Borough Residents
If you’ve opened your mail lately in Lancaster County, you’ve probably seen a number that made your jaw drop. For many homeowners—especially here in Columbia Borough—property assessments jumped dramatically. But before panic sets in, it’s important to understand what those numbers actually mean, and what they don’t. The Big Picture: What Just Happened? Lancaster County…
PennDOT Seeks Public Comment on Statewide Transportation Improvement Program
Help Shape the Future of Transportation in PA: Shapiro Administration Seeks Public Comment on Statewide Transportation Improvement Program Pennsylvania travelers are invited to comment on state transportation plans through June 30. Harrisburg, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) encourages Pennsylvanians to review and comment on the draft 2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The 2027 STIP is…
Community Comes Together After Devastating Columbia Borough Fire
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…
❤️ A Local Family Needs Us Right Now
Yesterday, our town was shaken. A devastating fire tore through homes right here in Columbia Borough, leaving multiple families displaced and facing the unimaginable. One of those families is people I know personally—and I can tell you from the heart, they are the kind of people who would show up for anyone in this community….
