Government YWCA Lancaster, Lancaster Stands Up push back against commissioners’ accusations Commissioner Josh Parsons calls Lancaster Stands Up “a socialist, communist organization.” The group says it’s a grassroots collective advocating for the common good. By Tim Stuhldreher - July 28, 2022
Nonprofits Compeer builds mental health through friendship “That’s why we exist,” program coordinator Joe Mills said. By Tim Stuhldreher - July 28, 2022
Community As he moves to new role at Warwick schools, outgoing MFE Chorus director Jonathan Shoff is thankful, hopeful “One of the things that drew me to music education in the first place was the thought of working with a high school choir.” By Olivia Smucker - July 28, 2022
Government Second half of 18-unit Conestoga North affordable townhome project under way Spanish American Civic Association CEO Carlos Graupera said state funding for affordable housing and revitalization projects “has significantly advanced the resurgence of the southeast quadrant of our city.” By Tim Stuhldreher - July 28, 2022
Headlines Thursday, July 28 Public Education Advocates of Lancaster, Manheim Township Fire Rescue, avian flu, Mastriano. By One United Lancaster - July 28, 2022
Government Hearing begins Thursday morning on state lawsuit over ballots in Lancaster, Berks, Fayette counties At issue is whether the three counties must submit certified vote totals from the May primary that include mail-in ballots submitted in undated envelopes. By Tim Stuhldreher - July 27, 2022
Government County to seek state election funding, will stick with vendor NPC Commissioners Josh Parsons and Ray D’Agostino reiterated their opposition to Pennsylvania’s election law, calling it unworkable and unconstitutional. By Tim Stuhldreher - July 27, 2022
Government Commissioners approve YWCA contract, but put nonprofits on notice about activism “Nonprofits in Lancaster County have to decide if they want to work and do the mission or whether they want to be political advocacy organizations,” Commissioner Josh Parsons said. By Tim Stuhldreher - July 27, 2022
Community San Juan Bautista’s Hispanic Festival runs tonight through Saturday The festival is one of Lancaster’s most popular summer events. By One United Lancaster - July 27, 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
Headlines Wednesday, July 27 Fair funding, sectarian schools, Wawa data breach, Samuel Lazar. By One United Lancaster - July 27, 2022
Government GOP commissioners oppose YWCA contract, citing political activity (update) YWCA Lancaster has become “essentially a political organization,” Commissioner Josh Parsons said Tuesday. By Tim Stuhldreher - July 26, 2022
