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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

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Nov. 9 Lunch & Learn to feature Lead-Free Families

The initiative aims to eliminate childhood lead poisoning in Lancaster County.

By One United Lancaster - October 25, 2023

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Age-Friendly summit looks at housing (video)

“We have a lot more older adults who are going to live a lot longer than they used to.”

By Max Weidman - October 13, 2023

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Lancaster in One Room: Deliberative forum finds common ground on housing (video)

Deliberative forums, also known as “mini-publics,” are increasingly being used around the world.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 10, 2023

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Downtown Investment District launches trial run of nighttime security patrol

The pilot program will initially run for 90 days.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 4, 2023

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Domestic Violence Services holds launch event for Domestic Violence Awareness Month (video, photos)

Domestic violence impacts millions of people each year, regardless of age, gender, race, or socioeconomic status.

By Kyle Gamble - October 4, 2023

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Traveling While Black: Panelists reflect on race relations past and present

“We cannot allow different falsehoods to disrupt what we know to be true.”

By Max Weidman - October 3, 2023

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Lititz Chooses Love Coming Out Festival planned for Sunday

“The Coming Out Festival is a celebration where folks share their coming out stories both with the community and allies who want to learn.”

By Max Weidman - October 2, 2023