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News: Wednesday, Sept. 1

Samuel Lazar, foreground, is seen in an online video image during the U.S. Capitol riot on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. (Source: Justice.gov) Headlines: • As Ida …

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By One United Lancaster - September 1, 2021

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Statewide mask mandate for schools, child care to begin Sept. 7

Acting Health Secretary Alison Beam, left, and Gov. Tom Wolf discuss a statewide school mask mandate on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021. (Source: Pa.gov) Pennsylvania will impose …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - August 31, 2021

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Covid-19 hospitalizations increase 35% in Lancaster County

Coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths all continue to increase in Lancaster County. Average hospital Covid-19 inpatient numbers increased 35% last week, while new cases increased 28%, …

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By One United Lancaster - August 31, 2021

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Local homeless encouraged to shelter from Ida

This map shows the predicted track of Ida northeast into the mid-Atlantic states. (Source: Accuweather.com) Jennifer Koppel Lancaster County’s homeless coalition is mobilizing for the bad …

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By One United Lancaster - August 31, 2021

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Report: Gov. Wolf to issue statewide school mask mandate

Gov. Tom Wolf urges Pennsylvanians to get the Covid-19 vaccine during a news conference at Union Community Care in Lancaster on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021. He …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - August 31, 2021

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Focused on social justice, Quaker values, Lancaster Friends School opens (video)

Andrea Paz y Miño Carty, at center in orange blouse, leads the opening ceremony for Lancaster Friends School on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. (Photo: Tim Stuhldreher) …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - August 31, 2021

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News: Tuesday, Aug. 31

A school bus stops at Garden Spot Middle School, Eastern Lancaster County School District, in this undated file photo. (Source: Eastern Lancaster County School District) Headlines: …

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By One United Lancaster - August 31, 2021

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Partnership for Learning Equity’s summer program reached 500+ students

(Source: BellXcel / Lancaster Partnership for Learning Equity) As Lancaster County’s school children settle down into their classroom routines for 2021-22, hundreds of them are better …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - August 30, 2021

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Artists unveil 3 choices for Ewell Plaza facade, public vote now open

Roberto Behar and Rosario Marquardt discuss their proposed Ewell Plaza public art at the Ware Center on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021. (Photo: Tim Stuhldreher) Saying their …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - August 30, 2021

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News: Monday, Aug. 30

Hurricane Ida swirls over the Gulf Coast in this satellite image taken Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. (Source: Weather.gov) Headlines: • Local volunteers deployed for Hurricane Ida …

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By One United Lancaster - August 30, 2021