Community Voices Pushing the boundaries of theater: A Q&A with artist, educator and advocate Starleisha Michelle Gingrich Starleisha Michelle Gingrich (Photo: Molly S Photography) Starleisha Michelle Gingrich is so deeply involved with and impassioned by theater, she says even just thinking about it … Read more By Olivia Smucker - February 21, 2022
Community Voices Lancaster2040 summit will delve into county planning, land use issues (Source: Lancaster County Planning Commission | OUL. Photos by Michael Kendrick) Two nonprofits will host an all-day summit at the end of March to look at … Read more By One United Lancaster - February 17, 2022
Community Voices Renaming schools lets us celebrate ‘a new generation of leaders’ (opinion) (Source: School District of Lancaster) Robin Goodson The thing about history is, it’s always being made. As we celebrate Black History Month, we need not look … Read more By Robin Goodson - February 16, 2022
Community Voices Lancaster announces Neighborhood Engagement programs (Source: City of Lancaster) On Valentine’s Day, Lancaster’s Department of Neighborhood Engagement is encouraging residents to show some love toward their neighbors and the city. The … Read more By One United Lancaster - February 14, 2022
Community Voices ‘The hardest-working man in Lancaster’: A Q&A with city treasurer, community advocate Vincent Derek Smith Mayor Danene Sorace administers the oath of office to incoming Treasurer Vincent Derek Smith. (Source: City of Lancaster) Vincent Derek Smith says volunteering and community advocacy … Read more By Olivia Smucker - February 14, 2022
Community Voices Nominations open for AACA Black & Latino of Excellence Awards Source: African American Cultural Alliance of Lancaster The African American Cultural Alliance of Lancaster is currently accepting awardee nominations for its first annual Black & Latino … Read more By One United Lancaster - February 9, 2022
Community Voices County planning commission seeks input on redeveloping area around Lancaster Train Station The Lancaster train station. (Source: Amtrak) The Lancaster County Planning Commission is inviting people interested in the future of the area around the Lancaster Amtrak train … Read more By One United Lancaster - February 8, 2022
Community Voices The Factory Ministries opens event space (Photo: Kyle Gamble) The Factory Ministries in Paradise has opened an event space available for rental. The nonprofit is actively booking events such as weddings, business … Read more By Kyle Gamble - February 8, 2022
Community Voices Black History Month events scheduled across Lancaster Source: Community Action Partnership In honor of Black History Month, several Lancaster nonprofits have announced presentations, art exhibits, meals and more throughout February to celebrate the … Read more By One United Lancaster - February 1, 2022
Community Voices Sen. Casey will kick off 211 Resource Awareness Day (Source: United Way of Lancaster County) U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., will be the special guest and featured speaker when United Way of Lancaster County holds … Read more By United Way of Lancaster County - January 31, 2022
Community Voices Lancaster community turns out for Southern Market launch (photos) Bar 1888, in the middle of the food hub at Southern Market. (Photo: Olivia Smucker) The newly renovated Southern Market Lancaster celebrated a grand opening on … Read more By Olivia Smucker - January 28, 2022
Community Voices Ellis named executive director at Ephrata Area Social Services Casey Ellis (Source: Provided) Casey Ellis is the new executive director of Ephrata Area Social Services, the nonprofit’s board has announced. Ellis took over Dec. 13. … Read more By One United Lancaster - January 27, 2022
