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Office of Aging seeks donations to support holiday gift card program

Donors are invited to make financial contributions by check, or to send Giant or Weis Markets gift cards.

By One United Lancaster - November 9, 2022

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With Diversity Works, Latinia Shell advances representation in mental health counseling

Shell noticed early in her career that there were very few Black counselors practicing, much less owning a private practice in Lancaster County.

By Kylie Stoltzfus - November 9, 2022

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Family foundation launches fundraising effort to name library building for Nelson Polite Sr. (video)

Polite’s daughter, Deborah, announced the plans Thursday at a news conference at Bethel AME Church.

By One United Lancaster - November 4, 2022

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By the numbers: Covid hospitalizations, deaths show no sign of fall surge

In October, just seven county residents died from the virus, the third lowest number of COVID fatalities this year.

By Ernie Schreiber - November 4, 2022

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POWER Interfaith rallies for voting rights, condemns Christian nationalism

A dozen faith leaders from congregations here and across Pennsylvania called for strengthening voting rights and urged everyone who is eligible to cast a ballot.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 3, 2022

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Local leaders celebrate new Pre-K Counts classroom (video)

The site is a partnership between Manheim Township School District and Owl Hill Learning Center.

By Kyle Gamble - November 1, 2022

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Lancaster police award commendation to local 211 staff member (video)

Lysandra Matos helped police locate and assist a suicidal caller.

By Kyle Gamble - November 1, 2022

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Lancaster Township Fire Department breaks ground for new station

“We’re very excited about the opportunity to finally see this come to fruition,” Chief Steve Roy said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 31, 2022

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LG Health announces November blood drives

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

By One United Lancaster - October 31, 2022

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Age-Friendly Lancaster announces 2022 virtual summit

Lancaster’s Age-Friendly Action Plan is organized around four projects: Public space design, housing, intergenerational connection and community coordination.

By One United Lancaster - October 27, 2022

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Today is the deadline to register to vote in November

Pennsylvanians can register online or in person at their local election office.

By One United Lancaster - October 24, 2022

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Citizens Climate Lobby focuses attention on environment at Earth Day ‘half-birthday’ (photos)

“We need to take action,” Tony Israel said Saturday.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 24, 2022