Community Panelists in environmental forum emphasize collaboration, community engagement (video) In many respects, Lancaster city and Lancaster County are national leaders in environmental preservation and sustainability, but local advocates say the work has to scale up and accelerate. By Tim Stuhldreher - July 29, 2022
Headlines Friday, July 29 Mail ballot lawsuit, unemployment assistance, phone scam, home care. By One United Lancaster - July 29, 2022
Government Gov. Wolf sues Pa. legislature over abortion amendment package The governor said Republican lawmakers are taking “extraordinary steps to dismantle access to abortion.” By One United Lancaster - July 28, 2022
Government Pa. launches app to assist students, families at risk of homelessness Pennsylvania’s Department of Education said this week it has developed an app to help housing-insecure students and their families find resources and services. The app, Finding … Read more By One United Lancaster - July 28, 2022
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
