Gov. Tom Wolf, left, talks with pharmacist Alex Quaddoumi of See-Rite Pharmacy in Harrisburg before a press briefing outside the pharmacy on Thursday, April 22, 2021. (Source: Pa.gov.) Pennsylvania is counting on local grassroots organizations to help it overcome Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy and reach vulnerable populations, Gov. Tom Wolf said Thursday. In terms of scaling…
Information About Covid-19 Coronavirus in Lancaster County, PA
Fair housing forum discusses Lancaster’s affordable housing shortage
Clockwise from top left, Adrian Garcia, Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission; Brittany Mellinger, Tenfold; Jasmine Kraybill, Lancaster City Human Relations Commission; and Mark Rhodes, City of York Human Relations Commission are seen in a screenshot during their forum on fair housing on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. The Lancaster City Human Relations Commission has not seen an…
Vaccine center at Park City expands walk-in appointments, evening hours
The banner on the south facade of the Vaccinate Lancaster community vaccination center at Park City Mall. (Photo: Tim Stuhldreher) The Lancaster County Community Vaccination Center will expand its walk-in, same-day COVID-19 vaccine availability, while also extending its evening hours by 30 minutes each day, starting Friday. Same-day appointments will be available from 8 a.m.…
Lancaster Conservancy acquires land for nature preserve in York County
A portion of the Reist Nature Preserve. (Photo: Jenn Teson) Timing its announcement to coincide with Earth Day, the Lancaster Conservancy said today it has acquired 270 acres of land in southern York County for a nature preserve, which it is naming for the Reist family, its owners for more than a century. The Reist…
News: Thursday, Apr. 22
President Joe Biden addresses global leaders in this screenshot from the livestream of the Leaders Summit on Climate. (Source: WhiteHouse.gov) Headlines: • Biden’s changing refugee policies leave Lancaster families concerned: President Biden plans to announce on May 15 a higher cap on the number of refugees to be admitted per year. Until then, refugee families…
SAAL co-founder Hans Raj: On serving the community, connecting the generations
Volunteers prepare Covid-19 vaccine syringes at the SAAL/NCS Pharmacy Covid-19 vaccine clinic. (Source: Provided) In early April, I had the opportunity to receive my first COVID-19 vaccine at a clinic site hosted by the South Asian Association of Lancaster at the Wyndham Lancaster Resort & Convention Center. The clinic was in the Wyndham’s Expo Center,…
With vaccine clinic, Church World Service, continues helping refugees through pandemic
Chris Eyer, left, and Mary LeVasseur of Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health check in patients during a Covid-19 clinic sponsored by Church World Service on Thursday, April 15, 2021. (Source: Provided) Last Thursday, Church World Service held a Covid-19 vaccination clinic for refugees and immigrants. Between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., 83 people received their…
Research endorses extra outreach to refugees, immigrants during Covid-19
Patients register at Church World Service’s Covid-19 vaccine clinic on Thursday, April 15, 2021. (Source: Provided) Church World Service has been providing extra support to local immigrants and refugees to help them through the Covid-19 pandemic. Such support is vital, according to research by PolicyLab, a research center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Immigrants…
YWCA Lancaster plans town hall tonight on Chauvin verdict (update)
(Source: YWCA Lancaster) YWCA Lancaster will host an online town hall via Zoom at 6 p.m. this evening, April 21, to discuss the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial. The link is available on the YWCA’s Facebook page and website. Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, was found guilty of murder Tuesday in the death…
News: Wednesday, Apr. 21
Derek Chauvin reacts as his verdict is read out in court in Minneapolis on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. (Source: Washington Post) Headlines: • Derek Chauvin found guilty on all counts in George Floyd murder: After just over one day of deliberation, a jury found the former Minneapolis police officer guilty of second degree murder; third…
Pa. officials tout new savings in Pennie.com health plans
Pennie.com Executive Director Zachary Sherman speaks with the media about enhancements to the state-run insurance exchange on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. (Source: Pa.gov) Pennsylvanians who need health insurance should take a fresh look at Pennie.com, the state’s individual insurance marketplace, now that enhancements authorized by the American Rescue Plan have been incorporated, state officials said…
Lancaster EMS brings the Covid-19 vaccine to homes
As the effort to get the Covid-19 vaccine into arms continues, Lancaster EMS has been going the extra mile to make sure homebound individuals aren’t left behind. Bob May, executive director of Lancaster EMS, and members of his team have been providing vaccines to people who struggle to get out of their homes for reasons…
Vaccine center has 12,000+ open appointments
The banner on the south facade of the Vaccinate Lancaster community vaccination center at Park City Mall. (Photo: Tim Stuhldreher) The Covid-19 vaccine supply shortages seen just weeks ago are a thing of the past, judging from the latest information from the Vaccinate Lancaster community vaccination center at Park City. The site is receiving 23,117…
News: Tuesday, Apr. 20
Chelsea Christmas, the founder of Fit City Women and winner of Assets’ 2021 Great Social Enterprise Pitch. (Source: Assets) Headlines: • Vaccinate Lancaster administers 100,000th Covid-19 vaccine dose: Lancaster County resident Keith Branch was given a lei and a round of applause after he received the milestone shot on Sunday morning. (Source: LNP) • House…
Online forum to focus on fair housing
(Source: Tenfold | OUL) Local organizations involved in promoting access to housing and combating discrimination are hosting an online forum from 5 to 6 p.m. this coming Wednesday, April 21, in recognition of April as Fair Housing Month. Panelists “will address community needs and the current challenges and opportunities in fair housing,” organizers said. Featured…
Deadline is May 3 to register for May 18 primary election
(Source: Pa.gov) The deadline to register to vote in the May 18 primary is Monday May 3, two weeks away. Pennsylvanians can register to vote online or submit a paper application to their county Board of Elections, the Department of State said in a reminder Monday. Online applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. May…
Gov. Wolf receives 1st dose of Covid-19 vaccine
Dr. Asceline Go, vice president of medical services at Family First Health, administers a Covid-19 vaccine shot to Gov. Tom Wolf at Family First’s vaccine clinic in York on Monday, April 19, 2021. (Source: Pa.gov) Gov. Tom Wolf received his first Covid-19 vaccine shot in York on Monday morning. Wolf was administered the Moderna vaccine…
The benefits of volunteering (opinion)
In our hectic day-to-day lives, it can be hard to find time to volunteer. However, the advantages of getting involved can be enormous. Giving back offers vital help to neighbors in need, but volunteers may not realize how much they can benefit, too. The right match can help you to find friends, connect with the…