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Columbia police, school district launch Big Brothers Big Sisters ‘Bigs in Blue’

The program is the third “Bigs in Blue” in Lancaster County.

By Brian McCloud - November 4, 2024

Community

Another encampment vacated in East Lampeter Township

About nine people reportedly relocated after HACC, which owns the property, posted no-trespassing signs.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 1, 2024

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Lancaster’s Tooth Fairy: A Q&A with Emily Hess

Hess is passionate about finding ways to support homeless individuals in Lancaster city.

By Anna Smucker - October 28, 2024

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Filmmaker, panelists explore local journalism’s challenges, prospects

Documentarian Rick Goldsmith has been making films about reporters and newspapers since the beginning of his career.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 25, 2024

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Sycamore Ridge, a ‘pocket neighborhood,’ proposed for Sunnyside Peninsula

Pocket neighborhoods situate smaller-scale houses around a shared common area, such as a courtyard or village green.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 18, 2024

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Your vote matters: Local advocates urge voting, civic participation

Leaders of four local organizations offered resources for learning about issues and candidates and advocated for respect and civility in public discourse.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 16, 2024

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Millersville U. to screen ‘Stripped for Parts,’ documentary depicting hedge fund undermining local newspapers

A local screening Oct. 23 will feature the director and a panel of local journalism professionals including One United Lancaster’s editor, Tim Stuhldreher.

By One United Lancaster - October 15, 2024

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Hourglass forum looks at local affordable housing development projects (video)

“There is no community, no county, no state that’s not talking about affordable housing.”

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 11, 2024

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October’s ‘Conversation About OUR Community’ topic: Your Vote Matters

The free online forum will take place from 11 a.m. to 12 noon on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

By One United Lancaster - October 8, 2024

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Messala Tapia, Fran Rodriguez honored at Hispanic Heritage Festival (photos)

Held Saturday under bright blue skies, the third annual edition of the multicultural celebration brought hundreds of people to the first block of North Queen Street.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 7, 2024

Community

Advocates make case for justice reform, announce plan to petition commissioners for working group

They say they want to bring all voices to the table in order to make the system better.

By Tim Stuhldreher - September 27, 2024

Community

SoWe residents hear first-hand about homelessness, efforts to help

The stress of living outdoors is unrelenting, Dave Anctil said.

By One United Lancaster - September 27, 2024