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In a recent interview with LancasterOnline, School District of Lancaster's new superintendent, Damaris Rau, discussed several issues related to standardized testing. Listen to some of her comments bel

Damaris Rau is a 33-year educator, a product of the foster care system and a fan of murder mysteries and salsa dancing.

Firefighters responded late Monday night to an apparent blaze at Neptune Diner.

A would-be robber had a hand on his victim’s throat and a handgun to her head, but the victim managed to foil the robbery attempt with a punch to the face.

East Hempfield Township police have issued a warrant for a 23-year-old Lancaster man wanted for burglary.

Balancing his faith and civic commitments, Scott Sheely has picked up other people's litter for the past 15 years in his Lancaster Township neighborhood. 

A 17-year-old city resident who fled as soon as he saw a police car in his vicinity ended up facing several charges involving guns and drugs.

A local man planned to wait outside with his child while his fiancee engaged in prostitution in their Lancaster Township home, police said.

Armed civilians are patrolling outside the military recruiting center near Park City. Why are they there, and how long will they stay?

A 36-year-old homeless man was arrested Monday after he was found “acting erratically” outside a city home with a handgun and heroin in his possession, police said.