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Police conduct ‘no trespassing’ enforcement at Binns Park

“Due to an increase in criminal activity and health concerns, the county government requested the police enforce trespassing laws on county property,” city spokeswoman Amber Strazzo said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 19, 2024

Community

To ‘shift the cultural climate,’ panelists advocate careful listening, self-reflection (video)

People fear each other because they don’t know each other, and they don’t know each other because they don’t communicate, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 17, 2024

Community

At MLK Breakfast, Bakari Sellers recalls Civil Rights struggles, calls for more progress

I want us to get to a place where we can thrive.”

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 16, 2024

Community

MLK Breakfast 2024: Awards and photos

“Tomorrow the fears and sorrows of yesterday’s people will be turned into the activism and justice of today.”

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 16, 2024

Community

Stand firm for justice, pastor urges at NAACP’s Martin Luther King celebration (photos)

“Be careful when people want to control you by changing who you are.”

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 15, 2024

Community

Local nonprofits host 2024 MLK Day events

Bakari Sellers is the keynote speaker at the annual MLK Day Breakfast.

By One United Lancaster - January 9, 2024

Community

MLK-themed ‘Conversation About OUR Community’ to look at local peacemaking

The free event will take place via Zoom from 11 a.m. to 12 noon on Tuesday, Jan. 16.

By One United Lancaster - January 9, 2024

Community

At Hourglass forum, commissioner blasts LNP (video)

Commissioner Josh Parsons’ comments came during a discussion of 2023’s accomplishments and plans for 2024.

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 9, 2024

Community

Weekend storm expected to fall short of ‘Code Blue’ status

The county’s protocol provides for a Code Blue when temperatures are below 20 degrees, wind chill is below zero, or there is “extreme” precipitation.

By Tim Stuhldreher - January 5, 2024

Community

VITA begins scheduling free tax prep appointments

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is open to Lancaster County residents who make up to $70,000 per year.

By One United Lancaster - January 3, 2024

Community

Habitat for Humanity hosts holiday construction launch for SoWe renovation (video)

“Home is such an essential in life.”

By Kyle Gamble - December 18, 2023

Community

Garry Gilliam: Adapting Milton Hershey’s ideas to foster community revitalization

The former pro football player aims to convert blighted inner-city properties into mixed-use “eco-villages.”

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 15, 2023