Tuesday night’s Columbia Borough Council meeting had a little bit of everything: Concerned residents.Tough questions.A few awkward pauses.And at least one moment where you could practically hear everyone thinking: “…did that actually just get asked?” The Crowd Shows Up (Again) If anyone thought the recent attention around the airport was going to die down… they…
COLUMBIA, PA — Saturday afternoon brought a wave of pride, lights, and hometown energy to the streets of Columbia as the annual Fireman’s Parade drew an impressive crowd, officially kicking off the much-anticipated Columbia 300 festivities. From the early afternoon, residents began staking out their spots along the parade route, setting up lawn chairs, waving…
Something isn’t sitting right in Columbia Borough, and more residents are starting to notice. Over the past several months, a pattern has begun to emerge involving borough leadership decisions that, while perhaps technically permissible, raise serious questions about transparency, accountability, and respect for the public’s right to know. At the center of these concerns is…
COLUMBIA, PA — June 2, 2026 — A emotionally charged Columbia Borough Council workshop meeting highlighted growing community concerns over future development, public safety, and local governance, with residents voicing strong opinions on everything from proposed data centers to e-bike safety and neighborhood quality of life. Council members and the mayor opened the meeting with…
Columbia, PA (May 26, 2026) — In one of the most intense and widely attended meetings in recent memory, Columbia Borough Council rejected a $6.35 million bid for the old airport property Tuesday night, following hours of passionate public comment from residents. The proposal, submitted by New York-based Sadia Holdings LLC, had raised concerns that…
Columbia, PA — Community interest is surging ahead of an important public meeting scheduled for Monday, May 26th at 7:00 PM, now being held at the Columbia Borough Fire Hall on Manor Street. Following a wave of public response and growing concern online, we spoke directly with Borough Manager Jack Brommer yesterday. As a result…
By ColumbiaPa.online Business DeskMay 18, 2026 COLUMBIA, PA — A single bid has opened the door to a transformation that could redefine Columbia’s future. With Saadia Holding LLC offering $6,350,000 for the former McGinness Airport property, attention is now shifting from who will buy it to the bigger question: What will it actually look like…
By ColumbiaPA.online Business DeskMay 18, 2026 COLUMBIA, PA — A single bid may be all it takes to reshape the future of Columbia. Borough officials have confirmed that Saadia Holding LLC, a New York–based holding company, has submitted the only proposal received for the redevelopment of the former McGinness Airport property — offering $6,350,000 for…
Questions Raised, But Council Moves Forward At a recent Columbia Borough council meeting, a major decision was made regarding the employment contract for the town’s new Police Chief, Holly. While the final vote approved the agreement, it didn’t come without discussion—and an important moment of scrutiny from council member Heather Zink. 🔍 Why the contract…
Columbia Borough Council’s May 12 meeting painted a clear picture of a town that’s active, engaged, and improving—but also facing real challenges that residents say can’t be ignored. From concerns about park safety and police staffing to finances and public health issues, the evening brought forward both praise for what’s working and pressure to fix…
