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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

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Showcase this evening features Black Artist Waystation winners

Black Artist Waystation is YWCA Lancaster’s initiative to promote Black artistic expression in Lancaster and connect it to Lancaster’s history as a stop on the Underground Railroad.

By One United Lancaster - February 24, 2023

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County raises cost of pool passes for 2023

Even with the increases, the admission fees are the second lowest in the county, Program Manager Tammy Agesen said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - February 23, 2023

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Meals on Wheels, United Way launch ‘Lunch & Learn’; first one is March 3

The sessions will offer opportunities to network over a Friday lunch and learn about initiatives and organizations working to help the community.

By United Way of Lancaster County - February 22, 2023

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School District of Lancaster announces Rocky Torres as next superintendent

A formal vote to on his appointment is scheduled for March 7.

By One United Lancaster - February 21, 2023

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Black History walking tours of Southeast Lancaster to begin in May (video)

The tours will be held on the second Saturday of each month from May to November.

By Kyle Gamble - February 21, 2023