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News Roundup

Superintendents weigh next Covid-19 moves with physicians’ input

Mike Bromirski, inset, is superintendent of Hempfield School District. (Source: Provided) As coronavirus cases surge, school officials are facing what could be life-or-death decisions: Whether to …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - November 17, 2020

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News: Tuesday, Nov. 17

The Lancaster Public Library (Source: Wikipedia) Headlines: • Lancaster Library creates study hall for students to study, use wi-fi: The library’s second floor is open three …

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By Olivia Smucker - November 17, 2020

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Philadelphia to impose Covid-19 lockdown

(Source: Phila.gov) Philadelphia officials announced sweeping new restrictions Monday in an effort to combat the rapid spread of coronavirus. The order requires all high schools and …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - November 16, 2020

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Locations providing free Thanksgiving meals in Lancaster County

(Source: 211 East) (Editor’s Note: This list is for 2020 and is no longer current.) The listing of free Thanksgiving 2020 meals has been compiled by Pennsylvania …

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By One United Lancaster - November 16, 2020

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As Covid-19 surges, Health Secretary Levine emphasizes individual measures, local control

Pa. Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine speaks to reporters during an online media call on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. (Source: PA.gov) Despite Pennsylvania’s coronavirus incidence soaring …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - November 16, 2020

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News: Monday, Nov. 16

(Source: ExtraGive.org) Headlines: • Susquehanna Valley schools closing due to Covid-19 spike: School districts across central Pa. have been moving toward virtual learning, some until after Thanksgiving. …

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By Olivia Smucker - November 16, 2020

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New Covid-19 cases at record pace in Lancaster County, statewide

PolicyLab’s latest Covid-19 projection for Lancaster County, released Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, shows a steep rise in cases through November into December. (Source: PolicyLab | Children’s …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - November 13, 2020

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News: Friday, Nov. 13

Pa. Attorney General Josh Shapiro, standing at right, greets a veteran during a Veterans Day observance. (Source: Josh Shapiro) Headlines: • Pa. school districts fear lawsuits …

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By Olivia Smucker - November 13, 2020

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Elementary schools in Columbia, Penn Manor going remote Friday due to Covid-19

Central Manor Elementary School (Source: Penn Manor School District) Two more Lancaster County elementary schools are moving to remote instruction due to Covid-19. School officials announced …

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By One United Lancaster - November 12, 2020

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Health Secretary asks Pennsylvanians to limit family gatherings

Pa. Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine speaks to reporters during an online media call on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. (Source: PA.gov) As Pennsylvania continued to notch …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - November 12, 2020

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Should Lancaster County schools go remote due to Covid-19? PolicyLab says yes

PolicyLab’s latest Covid-19 projection for Lancaster County, released Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, shows a steep rise in cases through November into December. (Source: PolicyLab | Children’s …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - November 12, 2020