Columbia Borough’s Old-Fashioned Christmas: Saturday Schedule Columbia Borough is set to sparkle this weekend with its annual Old-Fashioned Christmas celebration. Saturday brings a full day of family-friendly events, local shopping, and holiday traditions—all leading up to the much-anticipated Tree Lighting Ceremony at Locust Street Park. Saturday, November 29 – Event Timeline A Day to Remember…
Lieutenant Holly Arndt: A Columbia Borough Leader Reaches New Heights Columbia Borough, PA – In a profession where leadership and integrity define success, Lieutenant Holly Arndt has achieved a milestone that sets her apart. The Columbia Borough Police Department recently announced her graduation from the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety’s School of Police Staff…
Columbia Police Officers Join Toys for Tots Shopping Event The holiday season is a time for giving, and Columbia Borough Police officers recently embraced that spirit by participating in the annual Toys for Tots campaign. This program, organized by the United States Marine Corps Reserve, helps provide toys to children whose families may struggle to…
Columbia Borough School District Should look at Transportation Options, Let’s look to Lancaster for Inspiration Columbia, PA — Columbia Borough School District (CBSD) has long been designated a walking school district, meaning it does not provide bus transportation for its general student population. Students are expected to walk or bike to school, with transportation only…
Veterans Day Feature: ColumbiaPa.Online Honors Our Heroes On this Veterans Day, ColumbiaPa.Online proudly honors the men and women of Columbia Borough, Lancaster County, who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Columbia’s story is inseparable from America’s military history — from the Civil War to Afghanistan, our community has always answered the call. Columbia’s…
Leafageddon 2025: Columbia Borough Braces for the Great Sweep-Off COLUMBIA, PA — Residents of Columbia Borough, grab your rakes, move your cars, and prepare your souls. The annual showdown between man, machine, and Mother Nature is upon us. That’s right: leaf collection and street sweeping notifications are back, and they’re coming for your curbs. According…
Can You Live in Your Business? Columbia Borough’s Zoning Rules and a Real-World Example In Columbia Borough, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the idea of living in your business space may seem practical or even appealing—but it’s not as simple as moving in. According to Columbia Borough’s zoning ordinance, residential occupancy within a commercial property is generally…
From Runways to Revenue: Columbia Borough’s Bold Bet on the McGinness Innovation Park By ColumbiaPa.Online | November 7, 2025 In a move that could redefine Columbia Borough’s economic future, local officials have transformed a long-abandoned airfield into a launchpad for innovation, jobs, and revitalization. The 58-acre McGinness Airport site, once a quiet patch of land…
Columbia, Pennsylvania — In a joint operation involving local police, state troopers, and DEA agents, a drug raid took place today around noon at a residence in Columbia. The operation targeted suspected drug trafficking activities in the area. Scene of the Raid: The scene unfolded at an apartment on the 400 Block of Locust Street,…
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