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Pa. Health Dept. will leave Covid-19 mitigation to local authorities, individuals

Acting Secretary of Health Keara Klinepeter speaks during a press conference at UPMC Harrisburg, on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022. In the background is Physician General Dr. …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - January 11, 2022

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Drive-through Covid-19 test site slated to open Friday, pending approval

Dr. Michael Ripchinski, left, and Lancaster County Solicitor Jacqueline Pfursich speak about a proposed drive-through Covid-19 testing clinic at the county commissioners’ work session on Tuesday, …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - January 11, 2022

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SACA receives $1M state grant for Conestoga North

A section of Conestoga North, phase 1. (Source: Bright MLS) The Spanish American Civic Association’s development arm has received a state affordable housing grant totaling just …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - January 11, 2022

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Garcia-Molina to leave City Council

Xavier Garcia-Molina Xavier Garcia-Molina has announced he is resigning from Lancaster’s City Council, effective after this evening’s meeting. In a social media post, Garcia-Molina said his …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - January 11, 2022

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News: Tuesday, Jan. 11

A Maya Angelou quarter, part of the “American Women Quarters” series. (Source: U.S. Mint) Headlines: • Republican proposal would eliminate Redistricting Commission: The commission would be …

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By One United Lancaster - January 11, 2022

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Plan would reopen drive-through Covid-19 testing at Public Safety Training Center

Lancaster County Public Safety Training Center (Source: Strunk-Albert Engineering) Update: The county commissioners on Wednesday approved the testing site, which LG Health plans to open Friday, …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - January 10, 2022

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News: Monday, Jan. 10

Proposed Congressional districts for Pennsylvania. (Source: Paredistricting.com) Headlines: • Pa. House plans vote on Congressional redistricting: A final vote is expected Wednesday, a Republican spokesman said. …

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By One United Lancaster - January 10, 2022

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Pa. to set up regional sites, strike teams to help health care providers amid Covid-19 surge

Kelly Shifflet, left, a WellSpan nurse manager, and FEMA strike team nurse Lt. Cassandra Dusseau review a patient’s medical chart in January 2021. (Source: WellSpan Health) …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - January 7, 2022

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Pandemic assistance program for homeowners to launch Feb. 1

(Source: Pa. Housing Finance Agency) Pennsylvania will make $350 million available to lower-income homeowners facing difficulties paying their mortgages due to the financial impact of Covid-19 …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - January 7, 2022