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Vigil honors homeless, calls for social change

The memorials take place annually during the winter solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year.

By One United Lancaster - December 22, 2022

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Habitat for Humanity celebrates holiday home dedication

Shamaica Wright and her three children are moving into a freshly renovated house on South Lime Street.

By One United Lancaster - December 20, 2022

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Speakers at vigil call for changes to end gun violence (photos)

“The first step we need to take is love,” the Rev. Carmen Morales told her audience Sunday evening.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 19, 2022

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Menorah lit in Penn Square to celebrate Hanukkah

The lightings will continue each evening through Sunday, Dec. 25.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 19, 2022

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Vigil planned in Binns Park

Eleven people have been shot in Lancaster County since Nov. 28.

By One United Lancaster - December 16, 2022

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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

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

All ages are welcome and encouraged to attend.

By One United Lancaster - December 13, 2022

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‘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

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‘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

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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

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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

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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