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Rocky Torres withdraws from SDL superintendent consideration

Torres’ action comes one day before the School District of Lancaster board was to vote on his appointment.

By One United Lancaster - March 6, 2023

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Leaders of homelessness nonprofit Off the Streets describe successes, challenges

Lena Hohenadel and Michael Oles spoke Friday at Meals on Wheels’ and United Way’s first Lunch & Learn.

By Justin Stoltzfus - March 6, 2023

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By the numbers: Winter ‘mini-surge’ of Covid is over locally

The daily average of hospital cases – 34 – was about 30% below its January level of 50.

By Tim Stuhldreher - March 3, 2023

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Civitas ends annual chicken barbecue at Long’s Park

The fundraiser was considered the largest chicken barbecue in the world.

By One United Lancaster - March 3, 2023

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Red Cross offers gift cards, sweepstakes for blood donations in March

Donors who give in March will be eligible to win one of five $3,000 prepaid Visa cards, the Red Cross said.

By One United Lancaster - March 3, 2023

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Alzheimer’s Association, United Way to host Conversation About OUR Community on dementia

The free event will take place on Zoom from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 9.

By One United Lancaster - March 2, 2023

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RegenAll to host local Climate Summit for Earth Day

“We want to establish Lancaster as a regional leader in climate action,” said Joyce Burkholder, RegenAll community outreach coordinator.

By One United Lancaster - March 2, 2023

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State of the County 2023: Chamber urges engagement on housing, diversity, public safety

Business leaders have an essential role to play in helping Lancaster County tackle emerging economic and social challenges, Lancaster Chamber President and CEO Heather Valudes said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - March 1, 2023

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LG Health announces March blood drives

Blood supplies are persistently low and LG Health encourages everyone who can to donate blood and platelets.

By One United Lancaster - February 28, 2023

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A brief history of Black Lancaster, according to professor and historian Leroy Hopkins

“Black history is American history.”

By Olivia Smucker - February 28, 2023

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Bright Side STEM class incorporates coding into Black History Month project (video)

“When you see it, you can be it,” said Isiah Perry, program director at Bright Side Opportunities Center.

By Kyle Gamble - February 27, 2023

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From data to action: Group organizing to address racial disparities identified in report

The specifics are yet to be determined, but organizers aim to complement work that’s already under way.

By One United Lancaster - February 24, 2023