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FAQ: The May 18 Primary Election

(Source: VotesPA.com) Next Tuesday, May 18, is Pennsylvania’s 2021 primary election, in which Republican and Democratic voters will choose their party’s candidates for various municipal, school …

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By One United Lancaster - May 11, 2021

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May 18 Primary Election: Ballot questions

The Pennsylvania State Capitol. (Source: Wikimedia Commons) On Tuesday, May 18, all Pennsylvania primary election voters will be invited to answer “Yes” or “No” to four …

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By One United Lancaster - May 11, 2021

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County’s mass vaccine site ready to vaccinate ages 12-15 when approval comes

The Vaccinate Lancaster Covid-19 community vaccination center at Park City is poised to begin scheduling appointments for ages 12 to 15 as soon as federal approval …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - May 11, 2021

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News: Tuesday, May 11

UPMC Pinnacle staff transport a tray of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine. (Source: UPMC Pinnacle) Headlines: • How American Rescue Plan funds will be distributed across Central Pa.: …

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By One United Lancaster - May 11, 2021

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Pa. outlines transition to new unemployment IT system, announces public workshops

Pa. Department of Labor & Industry Acting Secretary Jennifer Berrier. (Source: Olivia Smucker) Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Compensation system will go offline for a week before a new, …

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By Olivia Smucker - May 10, 2021

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News: Monday, May 10

The annual Truck Convoy fundraiser for Make-A-Wish. (Source: Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley) Headlines: • Changes to customer service for state unemployment claims start today: …

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By One United Lancaster - May 10, 2021

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Pa. touts rental assistance in wake of judge’s ruling against CDC moratorium

At left, acting Pa. Human Services Secretary Meg Snead. At right, Matthew Sternberg, left, and Justin Eby, executive director and deputy executive director, respectively, of the …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - May 7, 2021

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Errors found in Lancaster County mail-in ballot materials

Lancaster County Government Center, 150 N. Queen St. (Photo: Tim Stuhldreher) The vendor supplying mail-in ballots to Lancaster County for the May primary has made multiple …

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By One United Lancaster - May 7, 2021

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News: Friday, May 7

(Source: Health.pa.gov) Headlines: • Pa. GOP lawmakers want to reinstate job search requirement for unemployment benefits: Under House Bill 406, those who are receiving unemployment benefits must …

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By One United Lancaster - May 7, 2021