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Advocates make case for ‘right-sizing’ correctional facility on eve of needs assessment presentation

Panelists urged community members to turn up en masse at Thursday morning’s Prison Board meeting

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 14, 2022

Community

Update: Age-Friendly Lancaster ‘Lunch & Learn’ canceled

All ages are welcome and encouraged to attend.

By One United Lancaster - December 13, 2022

Community

‘Change is possible’: Pastor advocates trauma-informed community development at housing conference

Attendees at the Homes Within Reach symposium also heard from state lawmakers about the prospects for affordable housing legislation in 2023.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 9, 2022

Community

‘Gifts That Give Hope’ alternative gift fair set for Sunday

The event provides the opportunity to donate to more than 40 nonprofits.

By One United Lancaster - December 9, 2022

Community

Activists to hold town hall on prison size on evening before needs assessment is released

Local advocates say the county does not need a large correctional facility to ensure public safety.

By One United Lancaster - December 8, 2022

Community

Dedication ceremony held for welcoming mural, new public art fund announced (video)

“The way this community came together to create this beautiful mural is why we’re proud to call Lancaster home,” Eastern Alliance Insurance Group President Kevin Shook said. 

By Kyle Gamble - December 8, 2022

Community

Summit reviews Lancaster’s first steps implementing its Age-Friendly Action Plan (video)

Teams have been formed around four priority projects.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 7, 2022

Community

By the numbers: Covid-19 impact dwindles in November

In November, just six county residents died from the virus, one fewer than in October.

By Ernie Schreiber - December 6, 2022

Community

Convention Center Authority refinances its debt, ends swap liability

The authority’s debt now consists of $70 million in 35-year bonds with a fixed interest rate of 4.75%.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 6, 2022

Community

Community celebrates Light Up Southeast (photos)

Santa Claus, escorted by the Infamous Unstoppables, led the countdown to the lighting of the Christmas tree.

By One United Lancaster - December 5, 2022

Community

The Vital Theatre Co. comes to Lancaster: A Q&A with Steve Sunderlin

“What we do is all original. You can’t see these shows anywhere else.”

By Anna Smucker - December 2, 2022

Community

Nonprofits open winter emergency shelters

The affordable housing shortage is leading to higher demand for shelter and longer stays.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 1, 2022