News Roundup

News Roundup

Rate of county Covid-19 case increases slowing; weekly deaths jump to 11

Covid-19 numbers continued to climb in Lancaster County last week, but the rate of increase is beginning to taper. There were 935 new cases of Covid-19 …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - September 8, 2021

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Lancaster proposes extending lead-safe rule to all city rentals

At left, a worker repaints a door frame during a lead abatement project. At right, before (top) and after (bottom) photos illustrate the results of lead …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - September 8, 2021

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News: Wednesday, Sept. 8

The Chesapeake Bay watershed covers 64,000 square miles in six states. (Source: U.S. Natural Rescources Conservation Service) Headlines: • Tensions flare over school mask mandates:  Schools …

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By One United Lancaster - September 8, 2021

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‘We’re unique’: Hope Ministries aims to expand services at new location

Surrounded by colleagues and supporters, Executive Director Jose Oscar Vasquez, third from left, cuts a ribbon to dedicate Hope Ministries & Community Services new location on …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - September 7, 2021

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News: Tuesday, Sept. 7

Children wear masks at Smith-Wade-El Elementary School in the School District of Lancaster. SDL was one of three districts in Lancaster County that required masks prior …

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By One United Lancaster - September 7, 2021

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New studies offer insight into child, teen Covid-19 risks

(Source: CDC.gov) Two studies posted Friday on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention website shed new light on the risk to children from Covid-19. …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - September 3, 2021

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Lancaster Composting Co-Ops opens third location, plans four more

The Lancaster Composting Co-Ops bin in Musser Park is seen in an undated photo. (Source: Lancaster Composting Co-Ops) A Lancaster city-based community composting initiative launched earlier …

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By One United Lancaster - September 3, 2021

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News: Friday, Sept. 3

A speed limit sign is submerged along North Conestoga Drive in the aftermath of the Ida storm system on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. (Photo: Dave Costarella) …

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By One United Lancaster - September 3, 2021

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Ida cuts Lancaster water system’s capacity by 40%; city, suburban customers asked to reduce usage

(Photo: Tim Stuhldreher) The more than 110,000 customers of Lancaster city’s water utility are being asked to conserve water for the next 48 hours as the …

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By One United Lancaster - September 2, 2021

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News: Thursday, Sept. 2

Ducks swim in Lititz Spring Park in flood waters from Tropical Depression Ida on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021. (Photo: Kyle Gamble) Headlines: • Ida’s aftermath: Multiple …

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By One United Lancaster - September 2, 2021

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Coalition launches ‘Career Ready Lancaster’ website (video)

(Source: Career Ready Lancaster) A new website that connects Lancastrians to career paths and opportunities has launched. Career Ready Lancaster (CRL) is a product of collaboration …

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By Emily Ritchey - September 1, 2021