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Pa. House candidates Smith-Wade-El, Diaz on housing, education

Ismail Smith-Wade-El, left, and Janet Diaz. (Photos: Tim Stuhldreher) A political forum organized by National Action Network last week ended up featuring one candidate rather than …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - May 16, 2022

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Judge rules against county in drop box case; new vote on removal planned Monday

(Photo: Tim Stuhldreher) The decision by Lancaster County’s two Republican commissioners to remove the county’s only drop box fits the definition of an “official action,” a …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - May 13, 2022

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Ruling expected Friday in ACLU lawsuit over ballot drop box

In this image from online video, Sally Lyall speaks to commissioners John Trescot, Ray D’Agostino and Josh Parsons during an Election Board meeting on Wednesday, April …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - May 12, 2022

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City Council OKs restricting ‘Airbnb’-style rentals in residential areas

In this image from online video, Lancaster resident Walt Rowen, at podium, speaks to City Council about short-term rentals on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Seated at …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - May 11, 2022

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Sen. Casey announces support for federal abortion-rights law

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (Source: casey.senate.gov) U.S. Sen. Bob Casey on Tuesday announced his support for protecting access to abortion in federal law. In a statement, …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - May 10, 2022

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FAQ: The May 17 primary election

(Source: Pa.gov) Next Tuesday, May 17, is Pennsylvania’s 2022 primary election, in which Republican and Democratic voters will choose their party’s candidates for various municipal, school …

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By One United Lancaster - May 10, 2022

Government

ACLU sues Lancaster County over ballot drop box removal

In this image from online video, Sally Lyall speaks to commissioners John Trescot, Ray D’Agostino and Josh Parsons during an Election Board meeting on Wednesday, April …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - May 10, 2022

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City considers always-on-Halloween trick-or-treat policy

(Source: City of Lancaster | OUL) Lancaster city’s official Halloween trick-or-treat period would be 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31, without exception, under guidance City Council …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - May 5, 2022

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Pa. ending pandemic-era regulatory waivers

(Source: Pa.gov) Over the next two months, Pennsylvania will roll back the remaining licensing waivers it issued during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Department of State announced …

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By One United Lancaster - May 5, 2022

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Faith leaders, Democratic candidates push for Pa. education funding reform

The Rev. Edward Bailey, in center at podium, welcomes the audience to Power Interfaith’s forum on education fair funding, held at Bethel AME Church’s Cultural Center …

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By One United Lancaster - May 5, 2022