COLUMBIA, Pa. (July 1, 2026) — A highly anticipated community meeting is set for tonight in Columbia as residents, officials, and stakeholders gather to discuss the ongoing and controversial issue of potential data center development in the borough. The event, billed as a “community conversation on AI data centers,” is scheduled from 6–8 p.m. at…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
ColumbiaPA.online | Breaking News COLUMBIA, PA (June 13, 2026) — A massive three-alarm fire ripped through multiple homes and a commercial structure in Columbia Borough on Saturday afternoon, leaving several families displaced and prompting a large-scale emergency response across Lancaster and York counties. According to reports from the fire broke out shortly after 3:20 p.m….
