The Lancaster Post was a weekly alternative newspaper in Lancaster, PA that was published for six months during 2008. A labor of love created by two local activists, the Lancaster Post had the misfortune of being launched just as the country was entering the worst economic climate since before World War II.

The intent of the Lancaster Post was to provide an alternative look at the news and the issues of the day, particularly those which were slanted - or even ignored - by the mainstream media. Often irreverent, its articles provided a fresh insight into local life and times.

"A View From Downtown" was a regular column which appeared in the Lancaster Post, written by a lifelong Lancaster City resident. These articles covered information and perspective about issues which affect life in downtown Lancaster, including the hotel and convention center project.

Because many of these articles included so much important information, with the permission of the author we are re-posting the Lancaster Post series of articles about the hotel and convention center project here.

Please click on each title to read the article.