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News: Friday, Oct. 9

Jasmyne King is the director of the YWCA Lancaster’s Center for Racial and Gender Equity. (Source: YWCA Lancaster)

Jasmyne King is the director of the YWCA Lancaster's Center for Racial and Gender Equity. (Source: YWCA Lancaster)
Jasmyne King is the director of the YWCA Lancaster's Center for Racial and Gender Equity. (Source: YWCA Lancaster)

Headlines:

Pa. Covid-19 daily new cases up 20% on average: Four counties —  Allegheny, Lehigh, Philadelphia and York — account for 49% of new cases over the past two weeks. (Source: LNP) Gov. Tom Wolf says officials are concerned, but that the state's capacity to handle the pandemic is far greater than it was this spring. (Source: WGAL)

New Pa. crowd-size limits take effect: Venues are allowed to use between 10% and 25% of normal capacity, depending on size and whether they are indoor or outdoor. (Source: WGAL)

YWCA Lancaster launches Center for Racial and Gender Equity: The center will offer training and engage in advocacy to advance the YWCA's mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. (Source: LNP)

National roundup: Michigan's Gov. Witmer, Trump trade barbs in wake of foiled kidnapping plot. (Source: ABC News) Trump wants to hold rallies in Pa., Fla., this weekend. (Source: USA Today) Hurricane Delta nears Gulf Coast. (Source: Reuters) World Food Programme wins Nobel Peace Prize. (Source: NPR)