Columbia Borough Faces Budget Crossroads: Reserves or Responsible Tax Policy? By Jesse Sweigart | ColumbiaPA.online Columbia Borough Council is weighing difficult choices as it prepares the 2026 budget. Contrary to recent reporting, the borough’s reserve fund stands at approximately $1.6 million, not $1.1 million. While some members have suggested draining those reserves to avoid a…
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…
Columbia, PA — July 15, 2025 — Torrential rains swept through Columbia and surrounding areas in Lancaster County on Monday, triggering flash floods that shut down major roadways, stranded vehicles, and prompted urgent warnings from local authorities. According to the Columbia Borough Police Department, multiple streets in the borough were closed due to rising waters,…
Why Leo Lutz Deserves to Continue as Mayor of Columbia, PA Columbia, Pennsylvania, once teetering on the edge of economic and social decline, has experienced a remarkable resurgence over the past two decades. At the heart of this transformation stands Mayor Leo Lutz, a lifelong resident and dedicated public servant whose vision and leadership have helped…
A Republican View: Shared Responsibility for Columbia’s Budget Woes Columbia Borough faces a projected $1.1 million shortfall heading into 2026. Joe Lintner’s recent article frames this as a Republican-driven spending problem, but the facts tell a broader story: both Republicans and Democrats have overseen years of fiscal mismanagement that brought us here. Overspending Is Bipartisan…
This Saturday, October 5th, Columbia, PA, will host its 11th Annual Albatwitch Day, a celebration steeped in local folklore and paranormal intrigue. The event will take place at the scenic Columbia River Park, located at 21 Walnut Street, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. What is Albatwitch Day? Albatwitch Day is named after the legendary Albatwitch,…
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 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…
Columbia Man Charged With Corruption of Minors Following Police Investigation COLUMBIA, Pa. — A Columbia Borough man has been arrested and charged after police responded to a report involving a juvenile at an apartment complex on Plane Street on the night of February 10, 2026, according to a criminal complaint filed in Lancaster County. Columbia…
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…