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Monday, March 20

Burned-out houses are seen in the 500 block of North Plum Street on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. (Photo: Tim Stuhldreher)

• Fire-damaged Plum Street block to be demolished: Clearance of the houses at 521-535 N. Plum St. could start as early as today. (Source: LNP)

• Pa. extends in-person appointment program for unemployment compensation: UC Connect has served nearly 34,000 claimants since its inception in May 2022. The Department of Labor & Industry now plans to maintain it indefinitely. (Source: WGAL)

• County considers erecting security fencing around government center: Homeless people congregate around the county’s complex at 150 N. Queen St., and it has become a safety and hygiene concern, officials said. (Source: LNP)

• LGBTQ+ leaders create statewide advocacy organization: Keystone Equality plans to lobby for nondiscrimination protections and work to elect LGBTQ+ officials and allies. State Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El, D-Lancaster, is among the legislators the group cites as “Equality Champions.” (Source: Capital-Star)

• Planning Commission approves The Yards: The $59 million, 226-unit apartment complex at Lititz Pike and Marshall Avenue still faces a legal challenge from Robert Redcay, developer of a neighboring property. (Source: LNP)

• York Habitat for Humanity marks Women Build Week: The organization will dedicate a house today in the 700 block of Chestnut Street in York. (Source: WGAL

• Nation/world: China’s Xi arrives in Russia. (Source: UPI) As Trump calls for protests, Manhattan DA says office won’t be intimidated. (Source: CNN) UBS to purchase Credit Suisse. (Source: CBS News) Miami Beach sets spring break curfew after fatal shootings. (Source: NPR) Supreme Court to consider Navajo water rights. (Source: NBC News)