Opinion United Way staff members share what they’re thankful for this year (video) Thanksgiving gives us all an opportunity to pause and reflect on what means the most to us. By One United Lancaster - November 24, 2022
Opinion Trust in local news sources remains justifiably strong (opinion) A statewide survey of Pennsylvania voters found that 85% trust local newspapers in print and online. By Brad Simpson - October 3, 2022
Opinion State, nonprofits target food insecurity during Hunger Action Month (opinion) This year, Pennsylvania expanded SNAP and launched a universal free school breakfast program. By Corinna Wilson - September 28, 2022
Opinion Gov. Wolf’s free school breakfast program more than doubles eligibility in Lancaster County. Schools should seize the opportunity. (opinion) Maximizing the impact will require local action. By Morgan Flood - September 15, 2022
Opinion Data shows increased food insecurity in Lancaster County (opinion) Between the ebbing of federal pandemic relief and increasing inflation, household finances appear to be in an increasingly perilous position. By Joe Arthur - July 27, 2022
Opinion In the fight for reproductive rights, women must tell their abortion stories. Here’s mine. (opinion) I was in jail when I found out I was pregnant. By Julie Kennedy - July 22, 2022
Opinion A nationwide mental health hotline, 988, launches Saturday. Here’s how it will work in Lancaster County. Hotline calls from 717 and 233 area codes will be routed to counselors at Lancaster County Crisis Intervention. By Judith Erb - July 15, 2022
Opinion Young, Black & LGBT: A Q&A with Rachaelann Yoder Klink “I think that we as a country have not done a very good job of just acknowledging literally how this country began … .” By Olivia Smucker - June 30, 2022
Opinion Local Black leaders reflect on Juneteenth (opinion) “We still have a long way to go to achieve equality of opportunity, let alone equality in fact.” By One United Lancaster - June 17, 2022
Opinion Why Pride Month matters more than ever (opinion) “Now more than ever, it’s imperative that we amplify LGBTQ+ voices amid recent anti-LGBTQ legislation, especially against our transgender community.” By Alex Otthofer - June 16, 2022
Opinion The Nurse Family Partnership makes a difference for at-risk families. Let’s ensure it’s fully funded in Pa.’s budget (opinion) The Nurse-Family Partnership pairs specially trained nurses with mothers from pregnancy through their child’s 2nd birthday. (Source: Nurse-Family Partnership) The Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) is a national … Read more By Dawn Horst - June 3, 2022
Community Voices Working to build communities that allow all ages to flourish (opinion) Members of the Lancaster Downtowners attend a Lancaster Barnstormers game on Thursday, May 12, 2022, an Older Americans Month event organized in partnership with the Lancaster … Read more By Melissa Ressler - May 31, 2022
