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News: Wednesday, Dec. 9

The U.S. Supreme Court. (Source: SCOTUS Blog) Headlines: • Supreme Court rejects GOP bid to stop Biden’s election win in Pa.: The high court refused without …

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By Olivia Smucker - December 9, 2020

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County commissioners approve $9.8M in Recovery Lancaster aid to businesses (Updated)

(Source: Recovery Lancaster) Update (Sept. 10): On Wednesday, the Lancaster County commissioners approved the $9.8 million in CARES Act funding requested by Recovery Lancaster for Phase …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - December 8, 2020

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Community group C.R.A.S.H. to hold online summit Saturday on social justice

C.R.A.S.H. founders John Maina, left, and Nicole Vasquez, right. (Source: C.R.A.S.H.) A local community group is launching a series of three forums on social justice issues …

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By One United Lancaster - December 8, 2020

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News: Tuesday, Dec. 8

President Donald Trump, left, and Pa. House Speaker Bryan Cutler. Headlines: • Trump asks Pa. House Speaker for help in overturning the state’s election results: President …

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By Olivia Smucker - December 8, 2020

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Wolf: Covid-19 will overwhelm hospitals unless Pennsylvanians change course

Gov. Tom Wolf answers questions during an online media briefing on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (Source: PA.gov) Gov. Tom Wolf warned Pennsylvanians on Monday that the …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - December 7, 2020

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News: Monday, Dec. 7

The drive-thru Christmas Lights display at Refreshing Mountain. (Source: Refreshing Mountain Retreat & Adventure Center) Headlines: • Lancaster City’s new interim police chief starts today: John …

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By Olivia Smucker - December 7, 2020

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Pa. adjusts SNAP schedule in case of federal shutdown

Pennsylvania recipients of SNAP benefits may receive their benefits on a different schedule in December, the Department of Human Services announced Thursday. Normally, SNAP benefits are …

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By One United Lancaster - December 4, 2020

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Lancaster County, Pa. Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations at record levels

Lancaster County daily Covid-19 case counts and projections through December 2020. (Source: PolicyLab) Lancaster County smashed its previous record for new Covid-19 cases Friday, reporting 720 …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - December 4, 2020

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Lancaster County’s virtual senior center offers exercise, music and more during Covid-19

Georgie Reardon of the Lancaster County Office of Aging takes part in a Virtual Connections ukulele lesson. (Source: Office of Aging) Jackie Sandblade, 80, readily lists …

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By Tim Stuhldreher - December 4, 2020

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News: Friday, Dec. 4

(Source: The Gardens at Stevens) Headlines: • Pa. Republicans ask U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the state’s election results: State leaders, including Rep. Mike Kelly from …

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By Olivia Smucker - December 4, 2020