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City Hall flag-raising marks start of Pride Month

Lancaster Pride is organizing numerous events this month, including its annual Pride Festival on June 17.

By Justin Stoltzfus - June 2, 2023

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LG Health announces June blood drives

Blood collected in Lancaster County stays here and is used by local health care providers.

By One United Lancaster - June 1, 2023

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Panel to explore DEI issues at MidPenn Legal Services breakfast forum

The event will look at the issue in Lancaster County “from a legal aid perspective.”

By One United Lancaster - May 26, 2023

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Lancaster Water Week 2023 kicks off June 2 (video)

More than 40 events are planned through Saturday, June 10.

By One United Lancaster - May 26, 2023

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Ride, Roll & Stroll: Advocates make the case for active transportation

Cycling advocates oppose “motonormativity,” the notion that roads exist solely for cars.

By Max Weidman - May 26, 2023

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Panelists discuss strategies for increasing access to wealth-building opportunities (video)

“The economy should serve people, not the other way around.”

By Tim Stuhldreher - May 24, 2023

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At ‘Zero Hunger’ summit, panelists call for treating food security as a human right

Despite Lancaster County’s role as a center of agricultural production, food insecurity is widespread.

By Tim Stuhldreher Justin Stoltzfus - May 23, 2023

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Zero Hunger summit: The role of schools and higher education

“It’s always on-the-ground work … We are actively working to identify our families and students who are in need.”

By Tim Stuhldreher Justin Stoltzfus - May 23, 2023

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Zero Hunger summit: The role of government

Hunger, state Sen. Carolyn Comitta said, “is something that we can solve if we work together, taking action in our own communities.”

By Justin Stoltzfus - May 23, 2023

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Annual BIG Book Sale starts Monday

The sale continues through Wednesday, which is half-price day.

By One United Lancaster - May 21, 2023

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Soul food to be featured at center’s Crispus Attucks Day

The event will honor Attucks’ legacy of strength and bravery.

By One United Lancaster - May 19, 2023

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Mental Health Awareness Month: A Q&A with Kim McDevitt (video)

“Mental health is the basis for all health.”

By One United Lancaster - May 19, 2023