Saving Columbia’s Forgotten Dungeons: Rick Fisher’s Mission to Preserve History Beneath the bustling streets of Columbia, Pennsylvania, lies a hidden piece of American history—a series of six crumbling, windowless cells known locally as the Market House Dungeons. Built in 1836, these subterranean chambers were originally intended as storage for market vendors but were later converted…
Chaos on Walnut Street: Columbia Borough Shaken by Midnight Gunfire Columbia Borough, PA — December 9, 2025 The quiet of a winter night was shattered in Columbia Borough when a barrage of gunfire erupted on Walnut Street, leaving residents terrified and police scrambling to secure the scene. What began as a routine patrol quickly escalated…
From Runways to Rollercoasters: Why McGinness Isn’t the Bermuda Triangle of Development (November 10th, 2025) Columbia, Pa. If you read Joe Lintner’s latest piece on the McGinness Airfield, you’d think Columbia Borough had just purchased a cursed plot of land where developers vanish into thin air and zoning laws are written in invisible ink. Rick…
Breaking News: Pedro Vega-Rivera Finally Runs Out of Places to Hide Columbus, OH / Columbia, PA — December 19, 2025 After weeks of playing hide‑and‑seek with law enforcement, Pedro Luis Vega‑Rivera, 31, of Columbia, PA, has been captured in Columbus, Ohio. The manhunt is over, and frankly, everyone’s exhausted — except Pedro, who apparently thought…
Columbia Police Chief Jack Broomer to Retire in May; Holly Arndt Poised to Make History COLUMBIA, PA — Police Chief Jack Broomer, who also serves as interim Borough Manager, will retire from the department in May before transitioning into the full‑time Borough Manager role. His departure sets the stage for a historic moment in Columbia…
Wrong-Way Driver Takes Unplanned Morning Jog Through Columbia Borough Columbia, PA — February 17, 2026Columbia Borough Police started their Sunday morning with a surprise cardio session thanks to 21-year-old Jalil Tyrone White, who apparently decided the 200 block of Avenue H was a “choose your own direction” kind of street. According to police, White was…
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 Man Charged After Early‑Morning Domestic Assault, Police Say COLUMBIA, PA — February 8, 2026 — A Columbia man is facing assault charges after borough police responded to an early‑morning disturbance that escalated into a reported domestic violence incident, according to a criminal complaint filed by the Columbia Borough Police Department. Officers were dispatched to…
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…
The 2025 Memorial Day Parade was a heartfelt tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Lasting approximately 40 minutes, this year’s parade was a beautiful display of patriotism and remembrance, filled with floats, marching bands, and the unwavering spirit of those who attended. One of the most…