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One World Festival joins ExtraGive, celebrating cultural diversity

The festival is scheduled from 12 noon to 8 p.m. Friday in Freedom Hall at the Lancaster County Convention Center.

By Anna Smucker - November 13, 2023

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At Touchstone forum, stakeholders reflect on the state of youth mental health

Panelists reviewed Touchstone’s recent needs assessment, setting the stage for its launch of a mentor training initiative.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 10, 2023

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Lancaster County commemorates Veterans Day

“We can read history books or watch the History Channel, but we know so little about those stories of what our veterans actually went through.”

By Justin Stoltzfus - November 10, 2023

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Advocate says Binns Park area needs overnight toilet facilities

Homeless individuals have nowhere to relieve themselves, Dave Costarella says. City officials say they have a permanent solution, but probably not until March.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 9, 2023

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‘With One Voice’: Faith-based groups push for stronger gun laws in Pa.

Leaders, including several from Lancaster County, are planning two days of advocacy efforts next week at and around the state Capitol.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 9, 2023

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Crispus Attucks hosting gun violence awareness meal on Saturday

The free event is scheduled from 12 noon to 3 p.m.

By One United Lancaster - November 9, 2023

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Hourglass forum hears from leaders of WITF and LNP parent Steinman Communications on future of local news (video)

“What do you value most about local media?” Jess King asked her audience at the Ware Center.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 8, 2023

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West Africa wins 2023 Lancaster Unity Cup

The tournament “turned out to be everything we could have hoped for it to be,” said Heather Dighe, executive director of the Lancaster Recreation Commission.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 6, 2023

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On recovery from substance abuse disorder: A Q&A with Scott Theurer

“Addiction doesn’t just pop out of a vacuum.”

By Anna Smucker - October 30, 2023

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Developer of The Yards decides not to use ARPA funds after all

The money was to support designating 46 of the project’s 226 units as affordable housing.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 27, 2023

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Boys & Girls Club hosts ‘Lights On Afterschool’ (photos)

The event was part of a nationwide celebration of the importance of afterschool opportunities for youth.

By Tyler Wegert - October 27, 2023

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Activist David Hogg calls for gun control, youth political engagement at Etown Leffler Lecture

The gun control fight reflects a larger battle for democracy and social justice, Hogg said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 27, 2023