Community Voices YWCA takes stand against overturning Roe v. Wade (Source: YWCA.org) YWCA Lancaster is supporting its national counterpart, YWCA USA, as the latter steps up its involvement in the battle over reproductive rights. YWCA USA … Read more By One United Lancaster - September 20, 2021
Community Voices Braver Angels, Put People First! PA announce events Janson Park in Columbia (left) | Pavilion 3, Long’s Park, Lancaster (right) (Source: Google Street View) Two events sponsored by local activist organizations are taking place … Read more By One United Lancaster - September 15, 2021
Community Voices Need help applying for rental, utility assistance? Attend an ERAP ‘Community Day’ Individuals wait outside Clipper Magazine Stadium for help applying for rental & utility assistance on Friday, July 23, 2021. (Source: Lancaster County Redevelopment Authority) The organizations … Read more By One United Lancaster - September 14, 2021
Community Voices Hazel I. Jackson Middle School dedication planned on Sept. 20 (Source: School District of Lancaster) The newly renamed Hazel I. Jackson Middle School in the School District of Lancaster will be dedicated formally on Monday, Sept. … Read more By One United Lancaster - September 13, 2021
Community Voices Angela Williams named CEO of United Way Worldwide Angela F. Williams (Source: Easterseals) United Way Worldwide on Thursday announced that Angela F. Williams will become the next president and CEO of the organization. Williams … Read more By United Way of Lancaster County - September 9, 2021
Community Voices Elizabethtown school district seeks public input on possible school closures (Source: etownschools.org) Residents of the Elizabethtown Area School District are being invited to weigh in on whether to close one or more of its elementary schools. … Read more By One United Lancaster - September 8, 2021
Community Voices County to hold 9-11 remembrance on Friday Lancaster County Public Safety Training Center (Source: Strunk-Albert Engineering) Lancaster County is inviting the public to a ceremony Friday, Sept. 10, to commemorate the 20th anniversary … Read more By One United Lancaster - September 8, 2021
Community Voices Happy Labor Day weekend! A vintage poster announces a Labor Day parade in New York City. (Source: Smithsonian Institution) Established as a federal holiday in 1894, Labor Day recognizes the … Read more By One United Lancaster - September 4, 2021
Community Voices YWCA Lancaster announces 2021 Women of Achievement honorees YWCA Lancaster this week announced the four honorees for its upcoming 5th Annual YWCA Lancaster’s Women of Achievement Awards. The four honorees are: • Starleisha Michelle … Read more By One United Lancaster - September 2, 2021
Community Voices A pediatrician on the case for masks in schools (Editor’s Note: On Tuesday, Gov. Tom Wolf announced a statewide mask mandate for K-12 schools and licensed day care centers, effective Sept. 7. Universal indoor masking … Read more By Dr. Alexandra Solosko - September 1, 2021
Community Voices LG Health tightens visitor guidelines Lancaster General Hospital Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is tightening up its visitation protocols due to the resurgence of Covid-19. Under the new policy: One designated … Read more By One United Lancaster - September 1, 2021
Community Voices First Thursday Latino to hold ribbon cutting, tours for new HOPE Ministries offices This Thursday evening, Sept. 2, First Thursday Latino will celebrate the inauguration of new offices for HOPE Ministries and Community Services in Lancaster city. The offices … Read more By One United Lancaster - September 1, 2021
