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Pennsylvania eviction moratorium set to expire as thousands face housing crisis

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf confirmed that he will not extend the state's moratorium on evictions and foreclosures, set to expire Monday night, citing legal constraints that prevent him from acting without legislative approval. MORE: https://www.phillyvoice.com/pennsylvania-moratorium-evictions-foreclosures-expire-renters-mortgage/  

Columbia Borough deeds recorded as of Aug. 31, 2020

Kevin A. Kauffman and Connie M. Kauffman conveyed 463 Walnut St. to Samuel B. Fisher and Emma K. Fisher for $165,000. John M. Fleckenstein and Christina M. Fleckenstein conveyed property on Chestnut St. to Christina M. Fleckenstein for $1. G&Z Investments LLC and David J. Garpstas conveyed 38 S. Eighth St. to Margaret T. Walters for $150,000. James G. Farrington and Carol A. Farrington conveyed property on a public road to James G. Farrington, Carol A. Farrington and Kristin Noeleen Farrington for $1. Scott D. Weibel conveyed 803 Locust St. to Gary A. Motter and Julia A. Motter for $185,000. Kelly States conveyed 137 Bethel St. to Tracy L. Feulner for $110,000. WGMC Properties LLC and Walter L. Siderio conveyed 569 Walnut St. to Gary A. Motter and Julia A. Motter for $99,900. Redevelopment Authority County Lancaster conveyed property on Perry Street to Stonecrest Builders LLC for $18,000. Edward M. Haas and Edward Haas conveyed 461 Locust St. to George Steedle for $...

About Town 8/30/2020

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This week's photos of Columbia (Click/tap on photos to see larger, sharper images.) Not the results of the recent parking study Campaign issue Clouds on the horizon Clouds in the sky Coffee & Cream towards evening A peek inside the market Progress, slow and sure 3rd Street Vintage Still ready to go Libertarian candidate for president Near sunset A view from Todd Stahl A submitted photo of a rainbow Parking lot construction in the 400 block of Avenue G Biden for president Yes they do. Parking lot update a few days later Trash collects on sewer grates after a heavy rain. Down by the river Recycling bin for recycled ideas Blue star Columbia Organ Works Don't tread on this flag. The horror that is Locust Street Road work continues . . . . . . on the 800 block of Locust. Avoid, if possible Birds of a feather Stars & Strips...

Protesters tell borough council they want changes in police budget for affordable housing

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Carlos Jimenez, Jr., activist and vice president of civil rights group Green Dreamz About 30 protesters demanding social change marched to Columbia Borough Hall from Locust Street Park Tuesday night. Two participants from the group spoke at that evening's borough council meeting on the police budget and affordable housing. Carlos Jimenez, Jr., vice president of civil rights group Green Dreamz and organizer of the protest, told council he wanted part of the police budget to be re-allocated to affordable housing and also asked that the current school resource officer be removed from his position with the school district. Columbia School Board Director Robert Misciagna offered facts and figures on affordable housing and rents in the current economy. Both speakers can be heard at the archived version of the meeting on the borough's Facebook page HERE  - Jimenez at 21:39 and Misciagna at 24:05. A counter-protestor shared his feelings. ...