Columbia Borough Kicks Off 2026: Swearing-In, Big Decisions, and… Maybe Bigger Taxes? Columbia Borough Council rang in the new year with its January 5th reorganization meeting—a night of oaths, optimism, and a little financial reality check. The evening started with the ceremonial swearing-in of newly elected officials. Hands were raised, promises were made, and everyone…
Just because you aren’t physically there doesn’t mean were not a local news outlet for Columbia. Just remember that. Soon we will be posting town videos as well! Congratulations to all new council members!
Response Editorial: Accountability or Just Another Excuse to Sue? It’s interesting to watch how quickly some voices in town leap not toward solutions, but toward lawsuits. The latest editorial about the Chris Vera situation reads less like a call for transparency and more like a familiar pattern: stir outrage, demand legal action, and ultimately drain…
Pennsylvania Rings in 2026 with New Laws You’ll Probably Break Before February ColumbiaPA.Online — January 1, 2026Happy New Year, Pennsylvania! While you were busy making resolutions you’ll abandon by next week, Harrisburg was busy making rules you’ll probably ignore by tomorrow. Here’s what’s new for 2026—and why you might want to read this before your…
New Year’s Day “Fire” at 50 North Fourth Street: Spoiler Alert—It Was Just Drama Columbia, PA — January 1, 2026While most people were nursing champagne hangovers and making resolutions they’ll break by February, one local building decided to kick off the year with a bang—or rather, a hiss. At 50 North Fourth Street, an unknown…