Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of October.
Good morning, Lancaster.
Jessica Miller leads Side Street Mission as volunteers share supplies and kind words with nearly 50 unhoused neighbors today in Lancaster.
The nonprofit builds trust by regularly delivering essentials and encouragement to those in need.
Local Hispanic business leaders gathered at Tec Centro for the Lancaster Chamber’s Hispanic Business Lunch to celebrate growth and forge new partnerships in the community.
Organizers stressed that community outreach and pride are key to success (the event carried the 'Together, we are more' theme).
Millersville University is rethinking its plan to tear down houses after the board approved demolition for six houses built between 1930 and 1967 and denied the request for five older houses on George Street.
The university will decide next steps by Nov. 8 and may seek more approvals.
Drivers on Route 222 will face delays as PennDOT closes the left lane northbound for bridge repairs in West Earl Township starting at 7 p.m. tonight until 6 a.m. Tuesday (weather permitting).
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services announced that SNAP benefits increased by an average of $18 per month from Oct.
1 to Sept. 30 to help families meet higher food costs — the minimum will rise from $24 to $25 without reducing any current benefits.
Dozens of products have been recalled nationwide over the past two weeks because of possible food contamination and safety risks due to undeclared ingredients and faulty parts.
Lancaster shoppers are advised to check labels and manufacturer alerts to ensure their items meet federal safety standards.
Exeter Township rallied on Friday, Oct.
2 to win 30-27 over Elizabethtown, overcoming a 17-point deficit in the third quarter. Quarterback Aiden Gerhart connected with receiver Cayden Reinert on a crucial 70-yard touchdown before Reinert sealed the win with a key sack.
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