Enelly Betancourt

Afghan refugees to be resettled in Lancaster in coming weeks

Sep 18, 2021

A group of Afghan refugees is expected to arrive in Lancaster County in the next three weeks, a local resettlement agency announced Friday.

Lancaster kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month

Sep 17, 2021

Lancaster County’s population is more diverse than it was 10 years ago, and the 36.1% increase in its Hispanic/Latino population is a big reason why.

New destination marketing nonprofit in Mount Joy aims to foster more tourism

Sep 15, 2021

Sheri Bare wanted a go-to place for people to find out what’s happening in Mount Joy.

Boys & Girls southeast clubhouse gets new name

Sep 10, 2021

The Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster has given its Southeast Clubhouse a new name.

Lancaster agencies prepare to welcome Afghan refugees

Aug 27, 2021

Two refugee resettlement nonprofits here are preparing to receive refugees from Afghanistan, calling for donations and working to secure housing and other services.

Mennonite Central Committee sends aid to Haiti earthquake victims

Aug 21, 2021

Relief from Lancaster County for the victims of the powerful earthquake that struck southwestern Haiti on Aug. 14, followed by heavy rain from tropical storm Grace just days after, is on the way.

Former La Academia teacher is now school's new principal

Aug 17, 2021

Amy Ferg recently was appointed principal and chief education officer at La Academia Partnership Charter School.

Lancaster city's leadership program empowers neighborhood leaders to make a difference

Jul 25, 2021

Kirsten Krimmel said she and her husband found a hidden gem when they moved to their South Side Lancaster city neighborhood in 2009.

Local artist paints mural on handball court wall in Lancaster city

Jul 8, 2021

A handball court wall in Lancaster city’s Reservoir Park got a facelift earlier this week.

Art exhibit to educate and draw on affordable housing needs

Jul 1, 2021

Affordable housing is the focus of the “Home is Here” art exhibit and speaker series beginning Friday at The Ware Center in downtown Lancaster.

Unpatched hole left behind frustrates East Hempfield Township homeowner [Lancaster Watchdog]

Jun 27, 2021

Gerald Claes wasn’t happy with the eyesores left behind after a UGI crew repaired a gas line underneath his East Hempfield Township property in March.