LGBT

Nonprofits

Grant will fund LGBTQ+ ‘Rainbow Visibility’ initiative at Lancaster Public Library

Library Executive Director Lissa Holland spoke Sunday at a celebration of the Lancaster LGBTQ+ Giving Circle, which has distributed $100,000 in funding in 2025.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 8, 2024

Community

Lititz Pride Festival is Saturday

Attractions include live performances, food and beverages, vendors and a broad range of community organizations. Admission is free.

By One United Lancaster - June 24, 2024

Nonprofits

Lancaster LGBTQ+ Coalition announces it is disbanding

In a joint statement Wednesday, four local LGBTQ+ groups said they are ready to serve in the coalition’s stead.

By Tim Stuhldreher - June 19, 2024

Community

Lancaster Pride hosts its largest Pride Festival ever

Nearly 8,000 people attended, up by nearly a third over 2023.

By One United Lancaster - June 17, 2024

Community

Flag-raising at City Hall marks start of Pride Month (photos)

“Hate has no home in Lancaster County,” said Tiffany Shirley, president of Lancaster Pride.

By Tim Stuhldreher - June 3, 2024

Government

Parsons, D’Agostino stand by drag story hour statements

Critics say the two commissioners incited an anti-LGBTQ+ backlash, culminating in the threat that shut down the event Saturday.

By Tim Stuhldreher - March 27, 2024

Community

Drag story hour canceled, block evacuated after bomb threats

City police closed the 100 block of North Queen Street after K-9 units found a suspicious package during a security sweep.

By One United Lancaster - March 24, 2024

Government

Controversy continues at commissioners’ meetings over Drag Story Hour

Supporters and opponents have both secured permits for gatherings outside the library on Saturday.

By Tim Stuhldreher - March 21, 2024

Community

Commissioners, public spar over upcoming drag queen story hour at library

Commissioners Josh Parsons and Ray D’Agostino have condemned the library for hosting the upcoming event.

By Tim Stuhldreher - March 14, 2024

Opinion

Advocating for all those who are marginalized: A Q&A with Joanne Carroll (video)

Carroll, a transgender woman, is executive director of Trans Advocacy Pennsylvania.

By One United Lancaster - November 10, 2023

Community

Lititz Chooses Love Coming Out Festival planned for Sunday

“The Coming Out Festival is a celebration where folks share their coming out stories both with the community and allies who want to learn.”

By Max Weidman - October 2, 2023

Nonprofits

LGBTQ+ Giving Circle announces first grants

A total of $57,500 will go toward nine organizations.

By One United Lancaster - June 22, 2023