Nonprofits Good Samaritan Services opens new office in Ephrata (video) The nonprofit provides shelter and related services to more than 600 men, women and children annually across Lancaster and Chester counties. By Kyle Gamble - November 16, 2023
Headlines Thursday, Nov. 16 State university funding, Busy Bodies Play Cafe, 911, Salvation Army, sexual harassment policy. By One United Lancaster - November 16, 2023
Government Mayor proposes 2024 city budget with no tax increase After 2024, with American Rescue Plan Act money no longer available to plug budget gaps, “we have our work cut out for us,” Mayor Danene Sorace said. By Tim Stuhldreher - November 15, 2023
Community Homeless shelter at Ebenezer church relocated after heating outage City, county and nonprofit staff hustled to move the shelter’s furnishings to its new site across town. By Tim Stuhldreher - November 15, 2023
Government Shelter planned at Otterbein church won’t open on time The team working to set up the low-barrier operation has not yet found a provider to manage it. By Tim Stuhldreher - November 15, 2023
Headlines Wednesday, Nov. 15 Gun legislation, PSSAs, ‘Thin Blue Line’ flag, short-term rentals, state pensions. By One United Lancaster - November 15, 2023
Government County ARPA Round 2: Community grant applications far exceed proposed amount available Seventy-five projects have been submitted for consideration. By Tim Stuhldreher - November 14, 2023
Government County commissioners approve tax credit for volunteer firefighters, emergency responders (update) The county estimates that 1,300 to 1,500 individuals will be eligible to apply. By Tim Stuhldreher - November 14, 2023
Community List: Free 2023 Thanksgiving meals in Lancaster County A compilation by PA 211 East. By One United Lancaster - November 14, 2023
Headlines Tuesday, Nov. 14 The Spark at ExtraGive, veterans’ artwork, Veterans Grove, Plaza Azteca settlement, Quarryville Public Library. By One United Lancaster - November 14, 2023
Community Survivors share stories of loss at gun violence awareness meal “It’s amazing,” Lindsey Martin said, “to see the community come together for something so tragic and turn it into something so powerful.” By Tim Stuhldreher - November 13, 2023
Community The 12th annual #ExtraGive is this Friday This year, 445 nonprofits have signed up to participate. By One United Lancaster - November 13, 2023
