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County leaders praise shelter, rehousing efforts that followed Motel 6 flooding incident

It was “an example of a community coming together in a time of crisis,” county Chief Clerk Larry George said.

By One United Lancaster - August 3, 2022

Community

LG Health, Hankin Group hold groundbreaking for ‘Queen Street Flats’

“This is truly an example of the power of partnership, collaboration and determination,” Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health CEO John Herman said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 2, 2022

Community

Landis Place on King marks construction milestone with topping-out ceremony

Landis Place on King is a seven-story, 114,000 square foot building taking shape at 239 W. King St.

By Tim Stuhldreher - August 2, 2022

Community

Panelists in environmental forum emphasize collaboration, community engagement (video)

In many respects, Lancaster city and Lancaster County are national leaders in environmental preservation and sustainability, but local advocates say the work has to scale up and accelerate.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 29, 2022

Community

As he moves to new role at Warwick schools, outgoing MFE Chorus director Jonathan Shoff is thankful, hopeful

“One of the things that drew me to music education in the first place was the thought of working with a high school choir.”

By Olivia Smucker - July 28, 2022

Community

San Juan Bautista’s Hispanic Festival runs tonight through Saturday

The festival is one of Lancaster’s most popular summer events.

By One United Lancaster - July 27, 2022

Community

Lancaster Rec Center to offer ‘cooling station’ on Sunday

Forecasters are predicting a high of 99 degrees.

By One United Lancaster - July 22, 2022

Community

Emergency shelter for displaced Motel 6 tenants closed; officials say most tenants are resettled

Relocation assistance has been provided to nearly 40 individuals, officials said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 21, 2022

Community

July’s Conversation About OUR Community to focus on conservation

The free Zoom forum will take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 29.

By United Way of Lancaster County - July 21, 2022

Community

Rep. Sturla’s Back-to-School Event is Aug. 7; registration closes Aug. 1

After two pandemic years in which it operated as a drive-through event, it’s returning for 2022 as a full-fledged community celebration.

By One United Lancaster - July 19, 2022

Community

Lancaster Senior Centers offer cooling stations to offset this week’s heat wave

Temperatures are expected to remain above 90 throughout this week and into the next.

By One United Lancaster - July 18, 2022

Community

Dozens displaced after sprinklers flood Route 30 motel

About two dozen people from the Motel 6 at 2129 Lincoln Highway East were being sheltered Monday at the Lancaster County Public Safety Training Center.

By Tim Stuhldreher - July 18, 2022