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Climate summit: The Conestoga River and the lessons of history

Cargo once moved all the way from Lancaster city to Baltimore, and from there to Europe.

By Max Weidman - May 12, 2023

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Leaders discuss vision for redevelopment around Amtrak station, Yards apartment plans at Hourglass forum (video)

Effective redevelopment around the station would yield countywide benefits, planner Michael Domin said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - May 10, 2023

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Girls on the Run’s spring 5K is May 20

The noncompetitive event is scheduled to kick off at 9 a.m. at Franklin & Marshall College.

By One United Lancaster - May 10, 2023

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‘Acts of Welcome’ event shows off local immigrants’ cultural heritage (photos)

“I invite you to share welcome every day,” Emcee Rachel Helwig of Church World Service said.

By One United Lancaster - May 8, 2023

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Climate summit: Reviving the Pa. Environmental Rights Amendment

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment.”

By Tim Stuhldreher - May 5, 2023

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VITA to offer off-season tax assistance on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Assistance will be available by appointment between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

By One United Lancaster - May 4, 2023

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Advocates discuss ways to support transgender, nonbinary youth

Much of the conversation focused on policies, especially those regarding gender-affirming care and school athletics.

By Max Weidman - May 4, 2023

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Climate summit: City government rates its environmental progress

Public Works Director Stephen Campbell Campbell said there’s a “synergy” between the city’s climate efforts and those of residents, businesses and other organizations.

By Justin Stoltzfus - May 3, 2023

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First Friday: Acts of Welcome, Art Alley, Ride Roll & Stroll

First Friday runs from 5 to 8 p.m. May 5.

By One United Lancaster - May 3, 2023

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800+ participate in 33rd annual Lancaster County Senior Games (video)

Competitions include basketball, ping-pong, pickleball, bocce, horseshoes and more.

By Kyle Gamble - May 3, 2023

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Climate summit: Taking grassroots action

The Rev. Dave Bushnell, Monica Carey and Malinda Clatterbuck offered ideas for climate efforts at the individual and local level.

By One United Lancaster - May 2, 2023

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LG Health announces May blood drives

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health has announced a baker’s dozen of blood drives around Lancaster County over the month of May. Blood supplies are persistently low …

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By One United Lancaster - May 1, 2023