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10th annual African American Cultural Fair & Parade promises to be biggest ever

More than 1,000 people from 45+ organizations are expected to march in the Sept. 9 parade.

By Tim Stuhldreher - September 1, 2023

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Hand Up Partners: Food Hub collaborates on initiative hiring homeless individuals to clean parks

The arrangement allows community members to support the program through the Food Hub.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 25, 2023

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‘Mini-Public’: A representative group of citizens digs into the region’s housing crisis

The results will be distilled into a report that will be made available to both government officials and the public.

By Max Weidman - August 21, 2023

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Forum seeks common ground on early childhood education (video)

“We can disagree on the issues, but that doesn’t mean we view each other with hatred.”

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 18, 2023

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Sturla Back-to-School Event hosts 2,000+ students (video)

Held at Clipper Magazine Stadium, the 12th annual edition was the largest to date.

By Kyle Gamble - August 14, 2023

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Celebrate Lancaster 2023 is this Friday

The theme is “Honoring Umoja,” a Swahili word that means unity or the spirit of community.

By One United Lancaster - August 14, 2023

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Forum: Immigrants’ role in local economy continues to grow

Immigrants are highly entrepreneurial and increase economic dynamism in the areas where they settle, panelists said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 11, 2023

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Rent increases are easing, but more slowly in Lancaster County than elsewhere

Rents here climbed 16.1% since 2019 and 4.8% since June 2022.

By One United Lancaster - August 10, 2023

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Legislators, citizens to debate early child education in forum

The event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, at United Way of Lancaster County’s new community space at Landis Place on King, 245 W. King St.

By One United Lancaster - August 8, 2023

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North Queen Street ‘Giving Trail’ will support food banks, nonprofits

“We hope to ignite awareness and help raise a lot of food and funds for local food pantries and nonprofits.”

By One United Lancaster - July 21, 2023

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San Juan Bautista Hispanic Festival will take place July 26-29

This year marks the event’s 40th anniversary.

By One United Lancaster - July 18, 2023

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Gun violence victims remembered at barbecue (photos)

The group Triumph Through Tragedy plans to launch a range of programs aimed at helping young people achieve their dreams.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 17, 2023