Community Climate summit: City government rates its environmental progress Public Works Director Stephen Campbell Campbell said there’s a “synergy” between the city’s climate efforts and those of residents, businesses and other organizations. By Justin Stoltzfus - May 3, 2023
Community First Friday: Acts of Welcome, Art Alley, Ride Roll & Stroll First Friday runs from 5 to 8 p.m. May 5. By One United Lancaster - May 3, 2023
Nonprofits United Way of PA releases ALICE update, warns of ongoing stress on working households Two million Pennsylvania households, or 39%, fall below United Way’s ALICE threshold. By One United Lancaster - May 3, 2023
Community 800+ participate in 33rd annual Lancaster County Senior Games (video) Competitions include basketball, ping-pong, pickleball, bocce, horseshoes and more. By Kyle Gamble - May 3, 2023
Headlines Wednesday, May 3 SDL superintendent, LG Health mask mandate, LGBTQ+ civil rights, Give Local York, Hempfield School Board. By One United Lancaster - May 3, 2023
Government Bail reform advocates, president judge spar over district judge candidate survey President Judge David Ashworth has advised candidates not to answer the survey, which consists of eight questions on bail and pre-trial policy. By One United Lancaster - May 2, 2023
Government City Council resolution would affirm administrative approach on police non-cooperation with ICE It represents a response to the nonprofit CASA’s call for a “Trust Act” ordinance. By One United Lancaster - May 2, 2023
Government County commissioners approve agreement clearing the way for addition of FOP property to site of future correctional facility (update) After the Dirty Ol’ Tavern’s owner claimed a right of first refusal on the sale, the county had filed for a taking by eminent domain. By Justin Stoltzfus - May 2, 2023
Community Climate summit: Taking grassroots action The Rev. Dave Bushnell, Monica Carey and Malinda Clatterbuck offered ideas for climate efforts at the individual and local level. By One United Lancaster - May 2, 2023
Nonprofits A look inside the Lancaster Public Library in Ewell Plaza (video) The new 43,000-square-foot Lancaster Public Library, located in the 100 block of North Queen Street in Ewell Plaza, is taking shape as employees prepare to open … Read more By Kyle Gamble - May 2, 2023
Headlines Tuesday, May 2 Safe injection sites, Harrisburg homelessness grant, four-day workweek, After School Satan Club, unclaimed property. By One United Lancaster - May 2, 2023
Government May is Mayor’s Neighborhood Month in Lancaster The month includes four block parties and the release of the city’s draft comprehensive plan. By One United Lancaster - May 1, 2023