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Latino Alzheimer’s forum is Wednesday

Researchers say Latinos are 1.5 times more likely to develop dementia than non-Latino Whites.

By One United Lancaster - June 11, 2024

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Library’s annual ‘Big Book Sale’ runs through Wednesday

Besides more than 250,000 used books, the sale offers deals on used audiobooks, LPs, CDs and DVDs.

By One United Lancaster - June 10, 2024

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Photos: ‘Peace in Our Streets’ block party at Culliton Park

The event mixed music, food and games with efforts to raise awareness around gun violence.

By One United Lancaster - June 10, 2024

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Eye Drop 2024: 100+ rappel down Holiday Inn Lancaster for VisionCorps

This year’s edition was the largest ever.

By Tim Stuhldreher - June 7, 2024

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Young professionals weigh civic reforms in ‘deliberative forum’ on democracy

Deliberative forums aren’t common in the U.S., but Lancaster is something of an early adopter, Professor Stephen Medvic said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - June 6, 2024

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Water Week 2024 encourages ‘Rewilding for Clean Water’

The annual clean-water celebration kicks off Friday, June 7, and continues through Saturday, June 15.

By Tim Stuhldreher - June 6, 2024

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Saturday block party at Culliton Park has a theme: Ending gun violence

The “Peace in Our Streets” event will take place from 12 noon to 4 p.m. June 8.

By One United Lancaster - June 4, 2024

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Habitat for Humanity dedicates renovated home in SoWe

Kenya McGrier was welcomed Saturday morning to her new house in the 500 block of St. Joseph Street.

By One United Lancaster - June 3, 2024

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Flag-raising at City Hall marks start of Pride Month (photos)

“Hate has no home in Lancaster County,” said Tiffany Shirley, president of Lancaster Pride.

By Tim Stuhldreher - June 3, 2024

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Photos: The 2024 African American Cultural Parade

The parade is the only annual event of its kind in Lancaster.

By One United Lancaster - May 28, 2024

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New play portrays trailblazing Black educator Hazel I. Jackson

“This is the most important play I’ve ever written.”

By Tim Stuhldreher - May 27, 2024

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Workforce forum: Demographics, technology pose fresh challenges for employers (video)

Statistics show that Lancaster County’s workforce is in transition, with 26% aged 55 or over.

By Tim Stuhldreher - May 23, 2024